Colts linebacker CJ Allen removed from PUP list, returns to practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Indianapolis Colts linebacker CJ Allen has been activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after dealing with a minor calf injury. The move comes on the third day of training camp. Allen was drafted in the second round in April and is expected to compete for the starting MIKE linebacker position. His absence earlier in camp was described as brief, and he remained involved with team activities. With Allen's return, only receiver Alec Pierce remains on the PUP list.
- •Colts activate CJ Allen from PUP list on July 31, 2026.
- •Allen had been sidelined due to a calf injury.
- •He is projected to start as the team’s MIKE linebacker.
- •Only Alec Pierce remains on the PUP list.
- •Allen's conditioning and understanding of the defense are viewed positively.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Colts LB returns to practice after brief time on PUP list
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Colts activate LB CJ Allen from the PUP list
"The Colts announced that rookie LB CJ Allen has been removed from the PUP list on Day 3 of training camp.
"The Colts are set to have linebacker CJ Allen on the field for the first time in training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:07 PMColts LB returns to practice after brief time on PUP list
The Colts announced that rookie LB CJ Allen has been removed from the PUP list on Day 3 of training camp.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:02 PMColts activate LB CJ Allen from the PUP list
The Colts are set to have linebacker CJ Allen on the field for the first time in training camp.
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