Indianapolis Colts running back Salvon Ahmed suffered a severe injury to his right leg during a training camp session Sunday and was carted off the field after being brought down by a hip-drop tackle.
The injury occurred during a live drill focused on player development, where Ahmed took a handoff and broke through the line before being tackled from behind. As he reached the end zone, he was pulled down by a defender using a technique that has been banned by the league due to its high risk of causing lower-body injuries. Ahmed immediately clutched his ankle and cried out in pain, prompting trainers and medical staff to rush to his side.
Players and coaches quickly gathered around as an air cast was applied to Ahmed’s leg. He was stretchered off the field and taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, including X-rays. No official diagnosis has been released, but the injury is believed to be serious.
Coaches noted that while the tackle was unintentional, the use of the hip-drop technique was not condoned. The player who made the tackle is said to be a young defensive back competing for a roster spot.
Ahmed, 26, joined the Colts’ practice squad last season after spending four years with the Miami Dolphins. He signed a reserve/future contract in January and had been competing for a spot in the Colts’ backfield rotation. Over his career, he has rushed for nearly 600 yards and scored five touchdowns.
The team has not yet provided a timeline for Ahmed’s recovery. His status for the upcoming season remains uncertain as he awaits further medical evaluation.
