Colts' Charvarius Ward discusses ongoing management of back injury

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward has returned to practice as he manages a lingering back injury that has worsened since the 2025 season. After missing two weeks, he participated in individual drills and some team reps, but he anticipates ongoing management of the issue throughout the 2026 season. Ward noted that the injury started bothering him during last year and became more noticeable during the offseason. His presence is crucial for the Colts' secondary, especially as fellow cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is suspended for Week 1. The Colts plan to monitor Ward's workload as the regular season approaches, which begins against the Baltimore Ravens.

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