Colts' Justin Walley tears ACL, needs season-ending surgery as per reports
As week 1 draws near, teams are ramping up their guard when it comes to protecting their players against injuries. However, some instances are unavoidable. Justin Walley's first NFL season is off to a rocky start.
The Indianapolis Colts' rookie cornerback, who was participating in the training camp, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during Tuesday's practice with the Baltimore Ravens. As per reports, the injury may need some monitoring and will eventually need surgery which of course might mean that he will not be able to play at all this season.
Will Justin Walley play for Colts? Will a knee surgery end his season?
Coach Shane Steichen confirmed the news and also called it a huge blow to the team.
As per reports, Walley sought a second opinion, but it only confirmed the initial diagnosis.
'It's a huge blow, huge blow,'' Steichen said in Thursday's pre-season game. 'He was having a helluva camp. His man coverage skills were great. He was making a ton of plays in practice, too, before it happened. Just an unfortunate situation for him, obviously being a rookie and going through that.'
'In this game, those things happen to guys.
You never want it to happen in his rookie year, but it happens in life. He's down a little bit – and that's part of it – as he should be. But I know he's going to be in good spirits and attack his rehab the right way,' he added.
Walley played four years of college football at Minnesota and was picked by the Colts as the 80th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. He was listed as a starter on their first depth chart of the preseason. There's no doubt Walley's injury will impact Colts' defense somewhat.
As per reports, coaches were happy with Walley's progress during the offseason workouts and Walley was taking reps with the No. 1 defense at training camp.
'Well, he's a pretty damn good player,'' Steichen had said in the initial days of camp. 'He did some really good things in the spring, so he's going to compete at that spot.
'So, that's why you saw him out there.''
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