Colts RB Salvon Ahmed Suffers Severe Leg Injury From Illegal Hip-Drop Tackle During Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Salvon Ahmed suffered a severe lower right leg injury during a Sunday practice after being tackled with the illegal hip-drop technique by undrafted rookie Trey Washington. The hip-drop tackle, banned prior to the 2024 NFL season due to its high injury risk, resulted in Ahmed being carted off the field and taken to the hospital for X-rays. Head coach Shane Steichen expressed sympathy for both Ahmed and Washington, emphasizing that the tackle was not encouraged and that Washington was upset over the incident. The injury is a significant setback for Ahmed, who signed with the Colts this offseason and was competing for a backup running back position behind Jonathan Taylor. The Colts are currently navigating quarterback uncertainties between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson while preparing for their 2025 season opener against the Miami Dolphins. The team paused practice momentarily after the injury, reflecting the seriousness of the situation and the impact on their depth and training camp dynamics.