Monday, July 28, 2014

Colts RB Vick Ballard Out for the Season

Just days into training camp and the Colts have already lost a key component on their offense.

Running back Vick Ballard was carted off the field on Friday with what appeared to be a left leg injury. Saturday head coach Chuck Pagano confirmed that Ballard suffered a torn left Achilles tendon and will be out for the season.

Ballard was drafted by the Colts in 2012. In his rookie season he rushed for 814 yards and two touchdowns. Last season he suffered an injury during practice after the season opener and was out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.

The injury is a major setback for the 24-year-old who had hoped to compete for the starting running back position against Trent Richardson and Ahmad Bradshaw. Richardson struggled in his sophomore season with the Browns and was traded to the Colts. Bradshaw is making a return this season after having neck surgery last season. Colts also released running back Chris Rainey on Monday.

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