Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren left his team’s practice on Wednesday, Aug. 19, early because of a groin injury.
Warren’s injury occurred while he was running a route early in practice, according to the Indianapolis Star – part of the USA TODAY Network.
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Warren got up slowly after his slip and walked to the sideline to seek medical attention from a trainer. He received treatment in the medical tent and emerged from it with a wrap over his right thigh.
Warren did not return to practice but did watch the remainder of it while standing on the sideline.
Here’s what to know about Warren’s injury and when he might be back in action.
Warren is dealing with a “mild groin strain,” according to the Indianapolis Star.
The second-year tight end is expected to miss about a week of action because of the injury, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
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“No worries for Week 1,” Rapoport wrote in a social media post about Warren’s injury.
Mo Alie-Cox is currently listed as the backup to Warren on the Colts’ depth chart. The 32-year-old veteran has made 127 catches for 1,550 yards and 16 touchdowns across eight NFL seasons.
Alie-Cox originally signed with the Colts in 2017. At the time of his signing, Alie-Cox hadn’t played organized football since his freshman year of high school. The 6-5, 267-pounder played college basketball at VCU, helping lead the Rams to their first-ever Atlantic 10 championship.
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The Colts currently have six tight ends on their 90-man roster. Below is a look at the pecking order within that unit, according to the team’s unofficial depth chart.
Warren enjoyed a terrific rookie season for the Colts, generating 76 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns while appearing in all 17 of Indianapolis’ games.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: How long is Tyler Warren out? Latest injury update on Colts TE
