Overview

• Coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Blake Freeland suffered a fractured lower right leg and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
• Freeland entered the preseason game early after starter Braden Smith exited with a groin injury and was carted off in the second quarter following his own injury.
• Medical staff placed Freeland’s leg in an air cast on the field and ruled him out of the contest before imaging revealed the fracture.
• The third-year veteran from BYU had been competing for the swing tackle role, elevating rookie Jalen Travis into the primary backup spot.
• With the regular season opener three weeks away, Indianapolis now faces urgent depth and protection challenges for Smith under his $100 million extension.