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Tyler Warren leaves Colts-Falcons joint practice with groin injury
Indianapolis’ second-year tight end was unable to finish Tuesday’s session after suffering a groin issue during 11-on-11 work.
Lead
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren left the field during the team’s joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons on 19 August after suffering a groin injury. Source Source
The second-year player was hurt in Westfield, Indiana, while running a route during an 11-on-11 period of the session. Source Source
Warren appeared to be in immediate discomfort, clutched his groin and departed with a trainer after limping off the field. Source Source
The diagnosis
Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed after practice that Warren had sustained a groin injury, but did not provide further details on its severity. Source
Warren later returned to the sideline without his helmet, signalling that his participation in the session was over. Source Source
He was also seen walking normally shortly after the incident and received treatment that included wrapping on his upper right leg, according to one report. Source
There is no reported grade for the injury and no stated timetable for Warren’s return. Source
Sporting impact
The timing creates a pre-season concern for Indianapolis, which is scheduled to host Atlanta on 22 August, three days after the practice in which Warren was hurt. Source
The injury is a setback for a Colts offence preparing for that game and for its regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens on 13 September. Source Source
Warren’s role in the passing game was substantial in 2025: he caught 76 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns across 17 games in his rookie campaign. Source Source
He also drew 112 targets, produced 474 yards after the catch and converted 42 receiving first downs, illustrating the volume and chain-moving value Indianapolis received from him. Source
Warren entered the league from Penn State and earned Pro Bowl recognition after that debut season. Source
Notes
The reports are aligned on the core diagnosis: Warren initially appeared to have a groin problem before Steichen confirmed a groin injury after the session. Source Source
What remains unresolved is whether the issue will affect his availability for Saturday’s Falcons game or the build-up to the Ravens opener, because the Colts have not announced a severity assessment or recovery timeline. Source Source
The report that Warren walked normally after receiving treatment offers additional context, but it does not establish a return date. Source
Key facts
5 data points- Rookie-season production
- 76 receptions, 817 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games
- Source: Indianapolis Star
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