Overview

• The injured reserve move makes Ward ineligible until Week 12, with the Colts idle in Week 11 after games against the Chargers, Titans, Steelers and Falcons.
• Ward was hurt in a warmup collision with tight end Drew Ogletree before Week 6 and had already missed Week 2 with a prior concussion.
• Indianapolis signed running back Ameer Abdullah to the 53-man roster and elevated cornerback Cameron Mitchell and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell for Week 7.
• Depth at defensive back is strained with Justin Walley and Jaylon Jones on IR, while slot corner Kenny Moore II is expected to return against the Chargers.
• Reporting indicates the Colts are assessing external cornerback options ahead of the trade deadline as they navigate Ward's absence.