Genard Avery was grabbed by the Indianapolis Colts in June with an aim to offer intense competition to their opponents and add depth of expertise to their linebacker room. Unfortunately, they were unable to hold onto their optimism for the defensive end since an injury struck him before they could play a game together, forcing them to take a significant step regarding the player.
On that same day, Ashton Dulin, who was likewise listed as having a season-ending injury, was up for discussion with the Colts. Later, they managed to replace him by acquiring another receiver.
Colts put DE Genard Avery on injured reserve due to a season-ending LCL knee injury
In the joint camp against the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, the seasoned defensive end hurt himself. He reportedly sustained a major knee injury, forcing him to leave the practice field on a cart.
According to sources, the injury is serious and will need to be surgically repaired. In addition, the occurrence saw him discover his name on the season-ending injury-reserve list, which was reported as a consequence of an LCL/meniscus knee injury. He will now spend the year recovering, not playing a part in the Colts’ defensive rotation.
Before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, the 2018 NFL Draft’s fifth-round preference by the Browns played for them for one season. He spent one season with the Eagles before making nine appearances with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the previous year.
Colts sign ex-Steelers second-round WR James Washington to replace injured Ashton Dulin
The Colts’ veteran receiver Dulin also had a critical injury during a joint training camp practice on Wednesday, so the team’s camp didn’t end very well that day. Before being put on injured reserve, Ashtons was eventually found to have an ACL tear that would ruin his season.
Following the injury to their veteran receiver, the Colts faced an emergency to fill the position. They added veteran James Washington to boost their depth at the position one day after they shelved Dulin on the injured reserve list.
James was the second-round selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018, and played 60 regular-season games with them, making 25 starts. Washington had 114 receptions for 1,629 yards and 11 touchdowns over his four seasons with them.
Both Ashton and Avery seemed to have put out efforts in training camp with the hope of having a productive season with the Colts. However, their injuries destroyed their chances for the time being before they scored a single run.
