Ward’s Back Pain Threatens Colts’ Star | Indianapolis Colts News

All-Pro cornerback Charvarius Ward is back on the Colts’ practice field, but his return comes with a major hurdle: persistent back pain that’s flaring up again after sidelining him last season with concussions. Despite signing a massive three-year, $54 million deal in March 2025, Ward pushed through limited reps and even a prior hip injury before the back issue took center stage — forcing him to miss key preseason games and his trip to New England. He admits he overexerted himself during rehab, worsening the problem. While optimistic about being ready for Week One, Ward’s focus remains on managing this ongoing condition, acknowledging it’s a long-term maintenance battle. He’s skipping the preseason finale against the Lions and staying positive as the team works to keep him healthy for the regular season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00004000a06173b8