Colts Lose Top Cornerback Charvarius Ward to Concussion in Pregame

The Indianapolis Colts have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their upcoming game, as their top cornerback, Charvarius Ward, has suffered a concussion during pregame warmups. This latest injury further exacerbates the Colts' woes in the cornerback position, which has been decimated by a string of injuries throughout the season.

Ward, who has been an integral part of the Colts' defensive unit, has now suffered two concussions in the span of just six weeks. The veteran cornerback had previously missed one game earlier in the season due to concussion symptoms. With Ward now ruled out for the upcoming game, the Colts find themselves in a precarious situation, as they are already dealing with the absence of several other key players in the secondary.

The Colts' cornerback room has been hit hard by injuries, with rookie Justin Walley sidelined due to a torn ACL, Jaylon Jones out with a hamstring injury, and veteran Xavien Howard retiring. Additionally, the team is currently playing without slot cornerbacks Kenny Moore II and Mike Hilton, who are dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries, respectively.

In Ward's absence, the Colts will likely turn to undrafted rookie Johnathan Edwards to step into the starting lineup, leaving Cameron Mitchell as the team's only depth piece at the position. This latest injury blow comes as the Colts are preparing for a crucial game, and the team will need to find a way to overcome these challenges if they hope to secure a victory.