
The Colts were coming off another win, improving to 5–1, but lost one of the headline signings of their offseason, Charvarius Ward, right before it.
The 29-year-old’s violent (and accidental) collision with teammate Drew Ogletree in warmups led to the cornerback’s second concussion of the season and a stint on injured reserve. Already down promising rookie Justin Walley, who’d won a starting spot, Indianapolis was suddenly scrambling for help at the position.