Indianapolis Colts fans learned the brutal truth in 2025 that a good team can go bad if it suffers enough injuries. Thankfully, one of those players who was hurt, cornerback Charvarius Ward, may be set on returning in 2026.
Ward suffered three concussions this season, or three more than anyone would ever want. The brain injuries can later lead to CTE, which obviously can be life-altering well after a football career is over. Ward understands this and was reportedly weighing retirement after the season.
General manager Chris Ballard spoke to the media this week at the NFL combine and was asked about Ward's status.