Colts' Charvarius Ward gives update on back injury
Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward said his lingering back injury will require management throughout the 2026 season.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. has returned to practice after recovering from a back injury that has plagued him since the 2025 season. Ward participated in individual drills on Tuesday and team reps on Wednesday, but he remains cautious about the long-term implications of his injury. In an interview, Ward emphasized that the injury is something he must continually manage throughout the entire season, stating, "It's gonna be something I gotta deal with.
Something I gotta maintain. Something I gotta manage. Definitely not gonna be fixed overnight or over the next couple weeks. I just gotta maintain it throughout the whole entire season." The injury started bothering Ward during the 2025 season, intensified during the offseason, and worsened during training camp. Despite the ongoing nature of the issue, Ward believes he will be available for the Colts' regular season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
His presence on the team is particularly crucial, as defensive cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is serving a one-game suspension, leaving Indianapolis with fewer cornerbacks in the secondary.
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