Colts' Salvon Ahmed Injured by Hip-Drop Tackle

Indianapolis Colts running back Salvon Ahmed suffered a severe lower right leg injury during a training camp practice for developmental players after being tackled with an illegal hip-drop technique by rookie safety Trey Washington. The incident led to Ahmed being placed in an air cast and stretchered off the field before being transported to a hospital for X-rays. The entire team gathered to show support, with safety Cam Bynum leading a prayer for Ahmed. Colts head coach Shane Steichen emphasized that hip-drop tackles are not encouraged and expressed sympathy for both Ahmed and Washington, noting the tackle was unintentional. The NFL banned the hip-drop tackle in March 2024 due to its high injury risk, citing studies that showed a 25 percent increased injury rate. Despite the emotional setback, the team decided to continue practice so players could compete for roster spots.