Overview
- Ward must miss at least four games under NFL IR rules, making Week 12 at the Chiefs his earliest possible return because the Colts are off in Week 11.
- The concussion occurred during pregame warmups before Week 6 against the Cardinals in a collision reported to involve tight end Drew Ogletree.
- Indianapolis signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah to the 53-man roster and elevated cornerback Cameron Mitchell and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell for Week 7.
- The secondary remains thin with multiple defensive backs already on injured reserve, though slot corner Kenny Moore II was expected to return from an Achilles strain for the Chargers game.
- Multiple outlets report the team is evaluating cornerback help ahead of the early November trade deadline to address depth concerns.