Colts' Injury Updates: Optimism for 2026 Season

0:00On April 20th, Colt's GM Chris Ballard dropped injury updates in his pre-draft presser right before offseason programs kickoff on April 21st. He covered key guys like quarterback Daniel Jones, defensive tackle, deForest Buckner, and a few others sounding optimistic across the board. Jones is progressing smooth after his offseason deal, a two-year 88 million dollar contract that could hit 100 million with. Incentives, Ballard saying he's throwing, moving great, and they're eyeing week one, though they'll let his body lead the way. Last season, Jones and the offense were on fire early. Buckner, who missed most of the back half of 2025 with a neck issue and got surgery in early January, is wrapping up too. Expect him by training camp, starting pliable work and movement drills. He's elite league-wide, top 24 in past rush win-rate, and top 14 in run-stops. Kicker Spencer Shrader's back from an ACL tear at the six-month mark, already nailing 54 Yarders.

1:00Rookie's Justin Wally and Hunter Wooler are wrapping rehab from knee and foot injuries, ready for most OTAs. Wide-out Alec Pierce had ankle surgery, but details are light. Ballard's vibe has the team hyped. These recoveries could lock in that early momentum for 2026, keeping the Colt's competitive from jump. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.