Overview

• Rookie cornerback Justin Walley tore his ACL during joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens and was ruled out for the entire 2025 season by head coach Shane Steichen.
• Walley had been the Colts’ third-round pick at 80th overall and emerged in training camp as a leading candidate to start opposite Charvarius Ward after impressive offseason reps.
• His season-ending injury compounds existing hamstring and durability concerns for JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones, leaving the team’s outside cornerback group at its weakest point.
• General manager Chris Ballard’s investments in signing Charvarius Ward and safety Camryn Bynum now face further testing as Indianapolis retools its secondary strategy.
• Indianapolis will open roster spots to reserves like Alex Johnson, Chris Lammons and Sam Womack III in anticipation of Brents and Jones’ return ahead of Week 1.