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Allen's Rookie Struggle on the Sidelines | Indianapolis Colts News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:40
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
CJ Allen, the Colts’ promising rookie linebacker, sat on the sidelines for the entire Ravens game despite being dressed — a stark reminder that his injury-shortened camp has left him behind. Once projected as a starter, Allen’s lack of snaps stems from missed training camp due to calf and hamstring issues, leaving him unready for NFL demands. Coach James …
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CJ Allen, the Colts’ promising rookie linebacker, sat on the sidelines for the entire Ravens game despite being dressed — a stark reminder that his injury-shortened camp has left him behind. Once projected as a starter, Allen’s lack of snaps stems from missed training camp due to calf and hamstring issues, leaving him unready for NFL demands. Coach James Bettcher remains optimistic, praising Allen’s work ethic and daily improvement, but stresses that linebacker reps are crucial for his developme
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- football