CJ Allen Back Leading Colts Defense | Indianapolis Colts News

Indianapolis Colts News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Colts rookie linebacker CJ Allen makes a strong return to full training camp practice after missing early sessions with a calf injury, showing immediate leadership and familiarity with the playbook. Despite no flashy plays, he consistently found the right spots, flashed blitzing and run-stopping ability, and even called out plays during drills — earning the green dot, signaling his role as the defense’s QB. With his college experience in a complex system and solid reps as a starter, Allen is poised to bring stability to the middle linebacker spot. The team’s confidence in him is high, and…