Colts linebacker CJ Allen starts training camp on PUP list after calf injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker CJ Allen has been placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to a minor calf injury sustained during a recent workout. The Colts are optimistic as the injury is not expected to be long-term. Originally selected with the 53rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Allen was anticipated to assume a key role in the defense, potentially wearing the green dot helmet for play-calling. Despite missing practice time, the organization expects him to return during training camp and continue his development as a central figure in the defensive scheme under coordinator Lou Anarumo.
- •CJ Allen starts camp on the PUP list after a calf injury.
- •The injury is expected to be temporary and not long-term.
- •Allen was a key draft pick, expected to lead the defense.
- •He was favored to wear the green dot helmet for play-calling.
- •Colts remain confident Allen will return during training camp.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — CJ Allen’s injury delays big rookie expectations
"The Indianapolis Colts’ plans for rookie linebacker CJ Allen have hit an unexpected speed bump. After emerging as the favorite to quarterback the defense with the coveted green dot, Allen is starting camp on the PUP list following a calf injury. Here’s why the Colts aren’t panicking—and why his future remains incredibly bright.
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