Colts lose camp standout for the year

Injuries keep piling up for the Indianapolis Colts, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that edge rusher Genard Avery is being placed on IR. This was Avery's first season with the Colts, as he signed as a free agent prior to training camp. He made the most of his reps, impressing many of the staff […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Aug 18, 2023 11:35 AM EDT

Dec 5, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Genard Avery (59) takes the field before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium.

Injuries keep piling up for the Indianapolis Colts, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that edge rusher Genard Avery is being placed on IR.

Another day, another notable injury in Indianapolis: the Colts are placing DE Genard Avery on injured reserve due to an LCL/meniscus knee injury that will require season-ending surgery.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2023

This was Avery's first season with the Colts, as he signed as a free agent prior to training camp. He made the most of his reps, impressing many of the staff in the process.

Prior to this season, Avery had spent time with three different NFL teams since being drafted in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

2018-2019:
Cleveland Browns
2019-2021:
Philadelphia Eagles
2022:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Avery was making a solid case for the Colts to consider keeping him when they cut down their roster to 53. Now Avery will have to wait another year to try and prove himself yet again. We shall see if the Colts bring him back for the 2024 training camp after he rehabs the injury.