The 2024 NFL season is underway and has already witnessed several players getting sidelined due to fitness issues. One such victim was Indianapolis Colts’ Juju Brents, who sustained a serious injury in his side’s season opener against the Houston Texans. After a series of medical assessments, an update regarding his condition has recently surfaced, which defines the extent of his injury.
Here are all the available details regarding Brents’ present state, including his estimated of return.
How did Juju Brents get injured while playing football?
Juju Brents sustained a knee injury during the Colts’ 27-29 loss to the Texans on Sunday. As such, the NFL newbie has been moved to the team’s injured reserve list.
Recent tests have revealed that the cornerback has not torn his ACL, to the Colts’ relief. Nevertheless, as reported by Fox 59, Brents will still require surgery to recover from his ailment. His issue with his knee is the latest addition to Brents’ prolonged struggles with injury.
The 24-year-old athlete was drafted by Indianapolis in 2023, at a time when he was recovering from a wrist surgery. He followed it up with several other discomforts in his rookie season, contracting injuries in his hamstring and quadriceps. This term, Juju Brents has already undergone a procedure on his ankle, suffered from a shoulder injury, and broken his nose prior to his most recent ailment.
When will Juju Brents return to play with the Indianapolis Colts?
While the exact date of Juju Brents’ return is currently unknown, he could make it to the active roster by mid-December.
Despite having escaped an ACL tear, the player will still undergo surgery in a bid to regain full fitness. Therefore, the true nature of his injury will only be revealed after the commencement of his treatment. At the time of writing, the youngster can be expected back on the pitch by mid-December at the earliest. In the worst-case scenario, Brents could end up missing the entirety of the season due to his injury.
