Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward returns to practice after back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Charvarius Ward of the Indianapolis Colts has returned to practice after missing two weeks due to back pain. The cornerback is preparing for the upcoming regular season, specifically the season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13. Ward's absence was notable as the team's top backup, Cam Taylor-Britt, is suspended for the opener. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo expressed uncertainty at the cornerback position and emphasized the importance of the upcoming practice week for the team’s roster decisions.
- •Ward missed two weeks of practice due to back pain.
- •Colts open the season against the Ravens on September 13.
- •Cam Taylor-Britt is suspended for the season opener.
- •Defensive coordinator emphasizes practice performance for roster decisions.
- •Ward will participate in individual drills as he returns.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Good news: Colts have veteran cornerback return to practice after back injury
"Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward, the team's starter opposite Sauce Gardner, has missed the last two weeks due to back pain.
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