Colts CB Charvarius Ward Sr. returns to limited practice ahead of Week 3 vs. Texans
Cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. returned to limited practice on 2026-09-24 after missing Wednesday's session following a groin injury sustained in Week 2 vs. the Kansas City Chiefs; wide receiver Ashton Dulin remained out with an ankle issue as the Colts prepared for Week 3 against the Houston Texans.

Cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. practiced in a limited capacity on 2026-09-24 after missing the Colts' 2026-09-23 practice due to a groin injury suffered in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Wide receiver Ashton Dulin was absent from the 2026-09-24 session while continuing to work through an ankle injury; the team said he has not practiced since the Friday before Week 1 versus the Baltimore Ravens.
Defensive tackle Grover Stewart took a veteran rest day on 2026-09-24 and did not participate. Cornerback Sauce Gardner (rib), guard Matt Goncalves (foot) and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (shoulder) were full participants, and wide receiver Keenan Allen and running back Jonathan Taylor both returned to full practice after a rest day on 2026-09-23. The Colts practiced at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as they prepared for Week 3 against the Houston Texans.
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