Colts Rookie LB CJ Allen Sidelined By Ankle Injury After Earning Starting Nod

Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo revealed that rookie linebacker CJ Allen was in line to start against the Vikings before an ankle injury suffered in practice last week derailed those plans. The setback costs Indianapolis a promising young defender just as he was set to take on a larger role. His status going forward will be worth monitoring as the Colts reshuffle their linebacker rotation.

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• @RomeovilleKid #Colts DC Lou Anarumo says rookie LB CJ Allen was going to start against the Vikings before he suffered an ankle injury in practice last week. View on X