Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward explains return for 2026 NFL season

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward discussed his decision to return for the 2026 NFL season, despite contemplating retirement after experiencing three concussions in 2025. Ward expressed that he was about 85% certain of retiring but found renewed motivation through family, especially for his daughter Amani. During training camp, Ward and fellow cornerback Sauce Gardner have shown strong performance, making significant impacts in practice. In his previous season with the Colts, Ward recorded a 57% completion rate allowed on 37 targets with seven pass breakups over seven games.

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