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Colts Rule Out CB Charvarius Ward With Concussion Before Cardinals Kickoff

The injury triggers a reshuffled secondary with new outside starters, leaving only one reserve.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 05: Albert Okwuegbunam #86 of the Las Vegas Raiders breaks a tackle by Charvarius Ward #7 of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter in the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Indianapolis officially announced before the game that Charvarius Ward was unavailable due to a concussion.
  • CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported the injury occurred pre-game, and the TV broadcast said Ward collided with tight end Drew Ogletree.
  • With Kenny Moore also out and Jaylon Jones on injured reserve, the Colts planned to start Mekhi Blackmon and Johnathan Edwards outside with Chris Lammons in the nickel.
  • Cameron Mitchell was elevated from the practice squad for this game and was the lone backup cornerback.
  • Ward had allowed 10 catches on 16 targets for 6.7 yards per reception with three pass breakups this season, according to PFF, after previously missing Week 2 with a concussion.