JuJu Brents Injury News & Updates

Brents (foot) is expected to receive surgery that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brents sustained the injury early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's overtime win over the Commanders, in what was his second start of the season. The Kansas State product put together a nice season after being waived by the Colts in August, tallying five tackles in consecutive games. His spot will likely be taken over by Jason Marshall.

Brents has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a right ankle injury.

Brents sustained the injury early in the fourth quarter and after initially being listed as questionable to return, he was quickly ruled out for the rest of the day. Jason Marshall stepped in to replace him at one of the Dolphins' outside cornerback spots. Brents finished the game with five tackles.

Brents was waived by Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Star reports.

It's somewhat surprising the Colts released the 2023 second-round pick since it will incur a dead cap hit of more than $2.6 million and with the Colts struggling with injuries in the secondary in the preseason. Injuries have limited Brents to just 11 games the past two seasons and he missed much of training camp with a hamstring injury.

Brents returned to practice Wednesday after missing three weeks due to a hamstring injury, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Both Brents and Jaylon Jones returned to practice, so Indy's secondary is looking healthier as the regular season draws near. Brents missed most of last season after injuring his knee in the 2024 season opener. He missed the next 15 games before playing six defensive snaps in Week 18, only to then injure his groin. Brents has played in just 11 regular-season games since being taken in the second round of the 2023 Draft.

Coach Shane Steichen said Brents (hamstring) remains without a timetable for return, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents was injured two weeks ago and has been idle in practice before missing Thursday's preseason opener against the Ravens. Brents missed most of last season after injuring his knee in the 2024 season opener. He missed the next 15 games before playing six defensive snaps in Week 18, only to then injure his groin. Brents has played in just 11 regular-season games since being taken in the second round of the 2023 Draft.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Tuesday that Brents is nursing a hamstring injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents got healthy from his groin injury during OTAs, but he's now sustained another soft tissue issue early during training camp. Fellow cornerback Jaylon Jones (hamstring) was carted off Tuesday due to a hamstring injury of his own. With both Brents and Jones sidelined, rookie third-round pick Justin Walley figures to benefit from increased reps at camp.

Brents (groin) participated in Wednesday's organized team activities, Paul Bretl of USA Today reports.

Brents sustained a groin injury during Indianapolis' 2024 season finale, but his participation in Wednesday's OTAs suggests he's moved past the issue. The third-year corner from Kansas State has struggled to stay healthy in the NFL, appearing in just 11 throughout his career. In those games, Brents has tallied 57 total tackles, six passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble. Now fully healthy, he's expected to serve as one of Indianapolis' top reserve cornerbacks in 2025.

Brents (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents injured his groin during a Colts' punt return in the first quarter. Sunday's contest is Brents' first game back since tearing his MCL and meniscus in Week 1 against the Texans. Samuel Womack and Kenny Moore are candidate to fill in at outside corner opposite starter Jaylon Jones for as long as Brents is sidelined.

Brents (knee) was activated off IR on Saturday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup versus Jacksonville.

Brents had been on injured reserve since Sept. 10 after suffering a knee injury in Week 1 against Houston. The second-year cornerback resumed practicing Dec. 18, and though the Colts are out of playoff contention, he'll be able to take the field for the team's season finale against the Jaguars. Samuel Womack has worked as a starter most of the campaign with Brents sidelined, but Womack could yield some defensive snaps Sunday to the returning Brents.

Brents (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars after logging a full practice Friday.

Brents was the starting outside corner in Week 1 against the Texans, but he suffered a torn MCL and meniscus in his knee during that game. The injury has forced him to be sidelined for the Colts' last 15 games, but he told reporters after Friday's practice that his goal since the injury was to return this season and hopes to play in Sunday's regular-season finale, per Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. The Colts would have to activate Brents off injured reserve in order for the 2023 second-round pick to play Sunday.

Brents (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Brents was a full practice participant all week as he works his way back from an MCL injury he suffered in the Colts' regular-season opener against the Texans. However, the 2023 second-round pick will remain on IR, and it's unclear whether he'll be activated for the Colts' regular-season finale against the Jaguars.

Brents (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants after logging a full practice Friday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

Brents is in the final stages of his recovery from an MCL injury, which caused him to go on injured reserve Sept. 10. He was a full participant in practice all week, but he'll need to be activated off IR in order to play Sunday. Brents has played in 10 regular-season games since being selected by Indianapolis in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Brents (knee) won't be activated from IR on Saturday and has been downgraded to out for Sunday's tilt against the Titans.

Brents will remain on IR -- where's he's been since Sept. 10 -- for another week. The second-year cornerback did manage to log a trio of limited practices this week after being designated to return Wednesday, so it's still possible he could get back on the field before the end of the regular season. Brents' next opportunity to play will come Sunday, Dec. 29 versus the Giants.

Brents (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Brents was placed on injured reserve in mid-September after suffering an MCL injury against the Texans in Week 1. The injury was severe enough to require surgery, but he was able to progress in his recovery enough to return to practice Wednesday. If Brents isn't activated off IR ahead of Sunday's AFC South clash, his next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Giants on Sunday, Dec. 29.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced Wednesday that Brents (knee) is being designated to return from injured reserve.

Brents' 21-day practice window will officially open, in which span he can be activated to the 53-man roster at any time. That makes the 2023 second-round pick eligible to retake the field as early as Sunday's game against the Titans, if Indianapolis makes the corresponding transaction. Brents is working his way back from a knee injury that's kept him sidelined since he suffered it in the Colts' regular-season opener.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday the team is not yet designating Brents (knee) to return from IR, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents, who was placed on IR after injuring his knee during Indianapolis' regular-season opener, has technically been eligible to resume practicing since early October. It doesn't appear as though the second-year pro has a significant chance of returning for Sunday's road matchup against the Broncos, though, which will leave him with just three more opportunities to get back on the field before the conclusion of the regular season.

Brents (knee) will not be designated to return from injured reserve during Week 6, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents has been on IR for the minimum of four games, so he's technically eligible to return; however, the Kansas State product is not yet healthy enough to get on the field. Boyd also notes, that although there is a chance the 24-year-old plays again this season, there is still no definitive timeline for his return as he continues to recover from an MCL injury.

Brents was placed on the Colts' injured reserve Tuesday due to a knee injury.

Brents will undergo a procedure for the knee injury he sustained during Sunday's 29-27 loss to Houston. Whether the 2023 second-round pick will return this season will not be known until after the surgery, though Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports that Brents is not dealing with an ACL injury, and the 24-year-old corner could return in mid-December. With Brents sidelined, Kenny Moore could step into the starting corner role opposite Jaylon Jones. Moore played all 79 defensive snaps for the Colts on Sunday and finished with five tackles (four solo).

Brents (knee) is expected to be placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Brents' injury could be season-ending, and although Rapoport states it will be, James Boyd of The Athletic says the team won't know a timetable for his return until after he undergoes surgery. The specifics of the injury the Kansas State product suffered are also unknown at this point, although Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports it is not an ACL injury and there is a chance Brents could be back in mid-December. It's another tough blow for the promising young cornerback, who missed eight regular-season games in 2023 due to a quadriceps injury. With not much depth at the position, it's not clear where the Colts will turn, with Samuel Womack and Dallis Flowers the only other corners on the current roster other than starter Jaylon Jones and nickelback Kenny Moore.

Brents (nose) is not on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.

Brents has been sidelined by what was described as a nose injury, but the issue will not prevent the Kansas State product from taking the field this week. The second-year pro will be starting at corner opposite Jaylon Jones on Sunday against the Texans.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday that Brents (nose) should be ready to return to practice in the upcoming week, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents injured his nose in the Colts' second preseason game against the Cardinals on Aug. 17. The injury has kept him out of practice and prevented him from suiting up in the preseason finale against the Bengals on Thursday, but the 2023 second-round pick appears to be close to participating in individual and team drills once more. In his rookie season, Brents recorded 43 tackles (30 solo), six passes defended, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across nine regular-season games. He is slated to serve as the starting corner for Indianapolis opposite Jaylon Jones.

Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Tuesday that Brents (nose) is set to return to practice "sooner rather than later," James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents was forced to exit late in the first quarter of Saturday's preseason contest against Arizona after sustaining a nose injury. He finished the game with one tackle while playing 12 snaps on defense. The 2023 second-round will likely be held out of the Colts' preseason finale against the Bengals on Thursday, and aim to be ready for Week 1 against the Texans.

Brents has been ruled out from returning to Saturday's exhibition contest against Arizona due to a nose injury, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Brents started and played most of the first quarter before getting hurt. The cornerback was ruled out early in the second period and finished the game with one assisted tackle. Brents missed Indianapolis' first preseason matchup due to a shoulder injury but returned to practice this week. If healthy, he's slated to start at left corner for the Colts in 2024.

Brents (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Brents spent time on the sideline recently to rest his shoulder, but he looks back to full health ahead of Saturday's preseason matchup against the Cardinals. The 2023 second-round pick seems likely to open the regular season as a starting cornerback for Indianapolis.

Brents (shoulder) is getting a "rest day" from practice Sunday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Atkins further added that the shoulder issue is minor and that the team "doesn't want to risk anything." Brents had offseason ankle surgery but returned in time for training camp. The 2023 second-round pick started eight of the nine games he played in last year, recording 43 tackles, six passes defensed, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

After undergoing offseason ankle surgery, Brents is participating in individual and team drills at Colts' training camp, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

The 2023 second-round pick out of Kansas State played in just nine regular-season games in his rookie campaign due to separate quadriceps and hamstring injuries. He finished the season with 43 tackles (30 solo), six passes defended, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Brents underwent a clean-up procedure on his ankle during the offseason, and after starting things slow in training camp, he looks to be participating at full speed. He is expected to be the top cornerback in the Colts' secondary heading into 2024.

Brents is expected to be cleared from his ankle injury in a few days, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Brents underwent a clean-up procedure on his ankle earlier this offseason and it appears as if the recovery process is going well. The Kansas State product appeared in nine games as a rookie, recording 42 total tackles and six passes defended, including one interception. Heading into his second season, Brents is expected to remain one of the top cornerbacks in the Colts' secondary.

Brents (hamstring) recorded 43 tackles (30 solo), six pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across nine regular-season games with the Colts in 2023.

Brents dealt with injuries throughout his rookie campaign, beginning with a pre-draft wrist issue. He then suffered a mid-season quad injury that forced him to miss six games, and a hamstring issue that forced him out of Indianapolis' season-finale. Brents' hamstring injury doesn't to be something that will impact his availability for training camp, however. He's said that a focus during the offseason will be durability, per Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star.

Brents (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's contest against the Texans, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Brents was injured on the first play of the third quarter following a rough first half trying to slow down Houston receiver Nico Collins. With Brents now ruled out for the remainder of the game, Darrell Baker is likely to absorb his defensive snaps. Brents will finish the contest with two tackles (both solo).

Brents suffered a hamstring injury against Houston on Saturday and is questionable to return.

Brents was injured on the first play of the second half and subsequently headed to the medical tent. He's been diagnosed with a hamstring issue, and his return is questionable. Darrell Baker has taken over for Brents in the win-and-in matchup.

Brents started at cornerback and had four total tackles in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh.

Brents struggled in coverage after sitting out since Week 7 due to a quad injury as he allowed three receptions on five targets for 58 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. However, his return helps improve a thin and struggling secondary as he may have just needed to get back up to speed. He played on 54 of the defense's 58 snaps.

Brents (quadriceps) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

Brents was also a full participant Tuesday; however, the team only held a walkthrough as opposed to a more typical practice Wednesday. Barring a setback, the rookie corner should be a full go for the remainder of the week and suit up Saturday against the Steelers, which would be his first action since Week 7.

Brents (quadriceps) was a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through.

Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Bengals marked the sixth game in a row Brents has been inactive for after he sustained a quadriceps injury in Week 7 against the Browns. Tuesday was the first time in that span that Brents was a full participant in practice, though it was a walk-through. His status for Saturday's game against the Steelers will become clearer as the week progresses and his practice participation is known.

Brents (quadriceps) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Brents was able to log back-to-back limited practice sessions to end the week, however it appears it wasn't enough for him to be ready for Sunday's contest. This will be the sixth game in a row that Brents will miss after sustaining a quadriceps injury Week 7 against the Browns. Jaylon Jones should continue to start at corner opposite Kenny Moore while Darrell Baker operates in the slot corner position.

Brents (quadriceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Brents began the Colts' week of practice with a DNP, but he logged limited sessions Thursday and Friday, and he's now got a chance to play Sunday. The rookie cornerback out of Kansas State has missed Indianapolis' last five games, and if he's unable to suit up again in Week 14, Darrell Baker and Jaylon Jones should see increased work in the team's secondary.

Brents (quadriceps) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Brents was back on the field for the first time in any capacity since suffering the injury in Week 7 against the Browns. Considering the amount of time he has missed, he may need more than just another limited practice Friday to get back up to speed and play Sunday against the Bengals.

Brents (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

The rookie cornerback out of Kansas State was held out of practice all week, and he'll miss his fifth consecutive game Sunday, as he continues to nurse a quadriceps injury. With Brents missing even more time, expect Darrell Baker and Jaylon Jones to see increased work in Indianapolis' secondary.

Brents (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Brents will miss a fourth consecutive game, and he was unable to practice in any capacity coming out of the Colts' Week 11 bye. He'll look to make his first appearance since Week 7 when the Colts travel to Tennessee on Dec. 3.

Brents (quadriceps) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Brents has been sidelined for Indianapolis' last three games, and he's now missing its first practice of the new week. The Colts' injury reports Thursday and Friday will shed more light on whether he'll have a chance to play in Week 12, but his absence from Wednesday's practice does not bode well.

Brents (quadriceps) won't play in Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Brents will be sidelined for a third straight game as he works through a quadriceps injury he sustained in Week 7 versus the Browns. Darrell Baker should continue to see increased work in Brents' stead.

Brents (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Carolina, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents sat out last week's matchup with the Saints due to the quadriceps issue and will be sidelined for a second straight game Sunday. Tony Brown and Jaylon Jones should see more work in the secondary as a result.

Brents (quadriceps) won't practice in the week leading up to Sunday's game against the Panthers, per coach Shane Steichen, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents has yet to return to practice since getting hurt in Week 7 against the Browns, and he won't be doing so ahead of Week 9, so it's safe to rule him out for Sunday's game against the Panthers. The cornerback's next chance to return to action will come in Week 10 against the Patriots.

Brents (quadriceps) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus New Orleans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents will have to sit out at least one game as he recovers from the quadriceps injury he sustained in Week 7 versus Cleveland. In his absence, rookie seventh-rounder Jaylon Jones is likely to see an expanded role in Week 8.

Brents is expected to miss more than a week due to the quadriceps injury he sustained in Week 7 versus Cleveland, Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Brents had been serving as Indianapolis' top cover corner after the loss of Dallis Flowers to a ruptured Achilles, so now the Colts will have to consider other options at the position. They could choose to make a trade or sign a veteran defensive back in the near future, but if not, rookie seventh-rounder Jaylon Jones would project as Indianapolis' top cover guy until Brents is able to return.

Brents will not return to Sunday's matchup with the Browns, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

The severity of Brents' injury is unknown at this time, but more clarity should come following the game. He was subsequently replaced by Darrell Baker at cornerback after exiting.

Brents (quadriceps) is listed as questionable after leaving Sunday's game against the Browns, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Darrell Baker has replaced Brents in the lineup, per Atkins. Brents, a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has 24 tackles, three passes defensed, an interception, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble this season.

Brents had seven total tackles, two pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

After missing the first two games after recovering from a hamstring injury during training camp, Brents has taken over a starting cornerback role. He's had mixed results in coverage but has excelled as a tackler. He's allowed two touchdowns in coverage with a 101.8 passer rating against, according to Pro Football Focus, but did get his first career interception in the loss.

Brents had four total tackles and a forced fumble recovery in Sunday's win at Baltimore.

Brents made his NFL debut after missing the first two weeks after the 2022 second-round draft pick missed much of training camp with a hamstring injury. He moved into a large role by playing on 53 of the defense's 72 snaps and made an impact in the secondary. He was targeted five times in the passing game and allowed just three receptions for 18 yards, according to Pro Football Focus. It looks like he'll start opposite Dallis Flowers at cornerback with Kenny Moore working as the nickelback when the Colts play in nickel defense. Moore and Flowers started at cornerback in a base defense on the first defensive play Sunday.

Brents is active for Sunday's game against Baltimore and could start in place of Darrell Baker, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Baker is a healthy inactive as the Colts have demoted him from his starting cornerback role after he struggled the first two weeks. Brents, a 2022 second-round draft pick, missed much of training camp with a hamstring injury and has yet to play in a NFL regular season game.

Brents is inactive Sunday against the Jaguars due to a personal matter, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents was dealing with a hamstring injury toward the end of camp, but he wasn't on the team's Week 1 practice report until Friday, when he was listed as a non-participant due to a personal matter. The Colts ultimately didn't give Brents a designation heading into the weekend, but his absence from practice Friday presumably factored into the coaching staff's decision to hold him out for Week 1. The second-round rookie cornerback will now turn to the Colts' Week 2 game against the Titans for his potential NFL debut.

Brents (hamstring) was not on the Colts' injury report Wednesday ahead of Week 1 versus the Jaguars.

He was forced to sit out of Indianapolis' preseason finale as he worked through a hamstring injury, but Brents now appears to be ready to go for Sunday's game versus Jacksonville. The rookie second-rounder should play a reserve role in the defensive backfield in 2023, at least to begin the season.

Brents (hamstring) participated in Wednesday's practice session, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Brents was unavailable for the Colts' preseason finale due to his hamstring injury, but he was back on the practice field Wednesday. His level of participation isn't yet clear, and whether he'll be available for the regular-season opener against the Jaguars on Sept. 10 remains to be seen.

Brents is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents missed the Colts' preseason finale against the Eagles due to the injury. He dealt with a hamstring issue earlier in training camp as well, but it is unclear if this is the same leg. If it is, expect the Colts to err on the side of caution going forward in order to avoid a lingering issue all season. As of now, he projects to provide depth in the team's secondary at cornerback.

Brents missed Thursday's preseason win over Philadelphia due to an undisclosed injury, 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Brents was expected to make an impact as 2023 second-round draft pick, but he's missed significant time in training camp which has slowed his development. He was thought to have a lead on the starting job, but may be behind both Dallis Flowers and Darrel Baker.

Brents (hamstring) practiced Saturday for the first time since being drafted, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Wrist surgery left Brents limited to start camp, and he subsequently injured his hamstring. His full participation at Saturday's practice indicates he has cleared both injuries. He is expected to start opposite Kenny Moore at cornerback this season.

Brents will not practice Thursday due to a hamstring injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents was limited to start camp due to offseason wrist surgery; however, it appears he's since suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out of action for now. Selected in the second round of the 2023 Draft, Brents was expected to compete for a starting job at corner, but any significant missed time at camp could make it difficult for him to lock down that role.

Brents (wrist) will be limited early in training camp, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Brents wasn't placed on the PUP list to begin training camp, so that's a positive sign. He's coming back from offseason wrist surgery. The 2023 second-round draft pick is expected to compete for a significant role in the Colts' secondary.

Brents (wrist) was a non-participant at the Colts' practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Brents is unavailable as he recovers from wrist surgery. It's unclear when he underwent the procedure, but his status is worth monitoring moving forward. Once healthy, Brents is expected to compete for a significant role in the Colts' secondary in 2023.

The Colts selected Brents in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 44th overall.

Brents (6-foot-3, 198 pounds) is a huge corner out of Kansas State with an all-time wingspan (34-inch arms), and he's additionally notable for the rare athleticism he boasts on that frame. While Brents' 4.53-second 40 is slightly below average, his 41.5-inch vertical and 138-inch broad jump are numbers you don't often see. Nor is it common to see a corner run a 6.63-second three-cone drill, especially on a frame like Brents has. Brents should project particularly well in a Cover-3 type of scheme, but tools like his might prove starter-worthy in any scheme.

The Colts selected Brents in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 44th overall.

Brents (6-foot-3, 198 pounds) is a huge corner out of Kansas State with an all-time wingspan (34-inch arms), and he's additionally notable for the rare athleticism he boasts on that frame. While Brents' 4.53-second 40 is slightly below average, his 41.5-inch vertical and 138-inch broad jump are numbers you don't often see. Nor is it common to see a corner run a 6.63-second three-cone drill, especially on a frame like Brents has. Brents should project particularly well in a Cover-3 type of scheme, but tools like his might prove starter-worthy in any scheme.