Colts player expected to miss season after training camp injury
Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam is expected to miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday’s training camp practice.
Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Ebukam’s status after Tuesday’s workout, Indy’s first in full pads. The Colts were off Monday.
Ebukam was expected to play a key role this season after posting a career-best and team-leading 9 1/2 sacks in 2023. He also led Indy with three forced fumbles.
“That’s a tough break for us. What a great competitor he is,” Steichen said. “The sacks he had last year, and he was just continuing in the right direction. So, a big blow there.”
The Colts certainly have enough pass rushers to replace the former Eastern Washington star.
Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard considered the defensive line to be one of the deepest positions on the roster. They’re expecting an even more impactful season from Kwity Paye after picking up his fifth-year option in May. Veterans Dayo Odeyingbo and Tyquan Lewis also could get more snaps.
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