The Indianapolis Colts may have added Keenan Allen, but Wednesday brought a fresh scare involving another key weapon. Tyler Warren left practice after hurting himself during an 11-on-11 route and did not return for the rest of the session.
Per Colts insider James Boyd, the tight end got back to his feet while clutching his groin area, waved over a trainer, and then walked off with a “noticeable limp.” The team has not provided an update on his condition.
There was at least one small positive sign: Warren later returned to the sideline and watched the rest of practice. Even so, the Colts are almost certain to take the cautious route if this is anything more than a brief setback, and that could mean ruling him out for Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons.
That would be another headache for an offense already keeping an eye on Alec Pierce’s ankle. Pierce is working toward Week 1 after signing a massive deal in the offseason, but he is still inching along in his recovery.
Warren has been one of the bright spots in camp, and the Colts have every reason to want him available when the games start counting. He caught 76 passes on 112 targets for 817 yards and four touchdowns in his first season out of Penn State, and he’s been turning heads again with his physical play and a more aggressive edge.
The timing is especially delicate because Indianapolis just brought in Allen to deepen the receiving group and give Daniel Jones another dependable target. Along with Pierce and Josh Downs, Warren is part of the group the Colts believe can help Shane Steichen run a productive passing attack.
Soft-tissue issues are always tricky, and if this is a groin injury, it would not be a surprise to see Warren sit for at least the next week or so. The Colts also haven’t exactly been eager to spell out injury details, particularly when it comes to their stars.
For now, the hope is simple: this is a scare, not something bigger, and Warren gets back on the field soon to keep building toward what looks like a breakout season.
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