INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts defense enters Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos with some serious injury concerns.
No. 1 cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion) won't play against the Broncos, according to coach Shane Steichen. That issue is compounded by the loss of backup cornerback Jaylon Jones (hamstring), a 17-game starter last season, who is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Adding to the defensive worries is the status of pass rusher Laiatu Latu . He sustained a hamstring injury in Wednesday's practice and missed practice on Thursday and Friday. It's unclear whether he'll play, but Steichen said 2024 first-round choice has made some progress in the past 24 hours and could still be available. Steichen said the possibility of a reduced role for Latu was on th