UCLA's Alex Johnson could rise up the Colts' cornerback depth chart
"Unfortunately, other injuries occurred during this game. Bernhard Raimann did not suit up due to a presumed undisclosed injury. Braden Smith (groin), Blake Freeland (leg), Tyler Goodson (elbow), Johnathan Edwards (concussion), and Hunter Wohler (foot) all left the game as well."
Before the game began, Colts Wire noted this about Alex Johnson and the Indianapolis cornerback room:
"With Justin Walley out for the season, along with JuJu Brents and Jaylon Jones missing most of training camp with hamstring injuries, the starting cornerback spot opposite of Charvarius Ward remains up for grabs. Samuel Womack may be the favorite as of now, given his experience, but also squarely in that mix are Alex Johnson and Johnathan Edwards. Johnson would have an impressive showing against Baltimore in the preseason opener, which included allowing no receptions on two targets while coming away with an interception and a pass breakup."
You can see that injuries have thinned out the Colts' secondary. More precisely, you can see that Johnathan Edwards, a direct competitor for a roster spot with Alex Johnson, got hurt versus the Packers. There is now more of an opportunity for the former UCLA Bruin to stick on the 53-man roster. There is only one preseason game left (next weekend), after which roster cuts will be made.
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