With Colts players reporting for training camp, the team has announced that they’ve placed cornerback Chris Lammons on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
We have placed CB Chris Lammons on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list and DT Raekwon Davis on the Active/Non-Football Illness list.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) July 24, 2024
Those who end up on the PUP list sustained a football-related injury. These players still count towards the team’s 91-man roster and cannot participate in practice, although they are able to partake in all other team activities. Once a player is healthy, they can be activated off PUP and be back on the practice field.
Lammons did not participate during OTAs or minicamp and was seen by the media in a boot. When meeting with reporters, GM Chris Ballard said that Lammons did have ankle surgery, but his absence shouldn’t be too long with Ballard adding that he’s a week or two away from being ready.
Lammons spent most of the 2023 season on the Colts’ practice squad, but did start at slot cornerback in Week 17 when Kenny Moore was sidelined. In that game, Lammons allowed four completions on six targets for 41 yards with a pass breakup.
Over three games as a practice squad elevation to the gameday roster, Lammons played 58 special teams snaps as well.
While, understandably so, much of the focus at cornerback for the Colts is on the boundary position, the backup role behind Moore could be up for grabs, with Lammons and sixth-round draft pick Micah Abraham potentially competing for that roster spot.
In addition to Lammons going on the NFI list, the Colts also placed Raekwon Davis on the NFI list. For more on Lammons, click here.
The good news is that only Davis and Lammons have designations. When meeting with reporters, GM Chris Ballard mentioned that JuJu Brents had an ankle clean up following offseason programs, but that he should be cleared soon.
Genard Avery is “getting close.” Braden Smith will get worked back slowly, and Ashton Dulin is “good to go,” although he may be limited to start.
