The Colts lost a key player on their defense.
Cornerback Jaylon Jones will be placed on injured reserve list. He’ll miss at least four games.
In a significant setback for the Indianapolis Colts, cornerback Jaylon Jones who has been placed on injured reserve list following a re-aggravation of his hamstring injury sustained week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. The third-year cornerback’s absence is a setback for the Colts secondary, which is also without cornerback Charvarius Ward because of a concussion. The situation has put considerable strain on the team’s secondary depth, raising concerns about their defensive strategy moving forward.
Colts drafted Jones in the seventh round (221st overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M and has since become a starter for the team. In the 2024 season, he achieved career-highs with 100 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions.
The Colts will have to face these challenges with fans and analysts monitoring how the team adapts to these injuries. The team now relies on three-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, who they acquired via trade in the offseason, and undrafted rookie free-agent cornerback Johnathan Edwards from Tulane. Coach Shane Steichen, during a press conference on Wednesday, expressed confidence in both players after announcing that Ward will be out and Jones will be missing some time.