Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard says quarterback Daniel Jones and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner are cleared to practice as training camp begins at the Grand Park Sports Complex on Wednesday. According to reports, both players are expected to be on the practice field after Colts players report for camp on Tuesday. Ballard also indicates that team doctors have approved Jones and Buckner following medical evaluations.
In contrast, the Colts place wide receiver Alec Pierce on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) for the start of camp. Yahoo Sports also notes that “Allen” has been placed on the same PUP designation, while the Winnipeg Free Press excerpt refers to Pierce beginning on PUP. The team’s early-camp status means Jones and Buckner participate in team practices as scheduled, while Pierce’s and Allen’s availability is delayed under the PUP process. The Colts’ next steps for the players on PUP depend on ongoing evaluations and how they progress through return-to-play protocols during the preseason period.
