Report: Colts DE Henry Anderson tore ACL (merge)

[PeterBowman]

this is a huge gut punch, but I've been impressed with the quality depth along the D line.  Yes you can't replace Anderson, but with who they have and the DE by committee they're talking about could hold the fort. Just as long as noone else major goes down.

[Defjamz26]

Looks like Arthur Jones will stick around. Anderson won't be ready until some time. Jones is one guy who could fill the void that you don't have to go and get. But for now, I guess Billy Winn will step in.

[RockThatBlue]

this is a huge gut punch, but I've been impressed with the quality depth along the D line. Yes you can't replace Anderson, but with who they have and the DE by committee they're talking about could hold the fort. Just as long as noone else major goes down.

I agree. My guess is Winn will see the field more, and he's played really well. Grigson did a great job pieceing the d line together.

[ColtsLegacy]

Looks like Arthur Jones will stick around. Anderson won't be ready until some time. Jones is one guy who could fill the void that you don't have to go and get. But for now, I guess Billy Winn will step in.

This means nothing for Art Jones.

[Valpo2004]

Did he sprain his ACL or tear his ACL? I am assuming he tore it if he needs surgery, just confused by the two tweets by Carroll and Rapoport.

 

A tear is a type of sprain.  So saying he tore his ACL and saying he sprained it is consistent.  However tore is more descriptive.  

[OHColtfan]

Absolutely hate this. Was one of the few bright spots so far this year. Really was making a difference on the DL, which needed some kind of improvement this year. And just about the only D player I looked forward to watching without cringing.

 

Not optimistic going forward with the DL, wouldn't have thought it when training camp started, but he leaves a pretty large hole to fill.

[throwing BBZ]

 Henry has been stout that is for sure. GL Henry, the D & fans will miss you.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

That sucks didn't look good when he got hurt, really  like this guy wanted the Colts to draft him, they did he honestly he is even better than I thought. Hopefully just a sprain, but I don't think so. Hopefully he can overcome this and continue his career. Easily IMO 1 of the top rookies this year IMO. He actually was becoming one of my favorites too.

[pgt_rob]

FUUUUU...

[COLTS449]

Look here. This sucks as bad as anything can suck, but he will be back week 1 next year. He has what 9, 10 months to recover? He'll be fine and be his old self next year.

[IndyD4U]

Looks like Arthur Jones will stick around. Anderson won't be ready until some time. Jones is one guy who could fill the void that you don't have to go and get. But for now, I guess Billy Winn will step in.

 What good is Art going to do us on IR, again.

 

Love the guy, but I think he's toast

[Esquire59]

Sprains come in 3 grades with grade 3 being a full tear so saying its torn and saying its a sprain is not contradictory.

Correct.  As Will Carroll always says..."a sprain is a tear"

[IndyD4U]

Grady and Dakich both mentioned something about the possibility of Cofield being a target acquisition. 

[Esquire59]

So bummed for Goose.  Guy was getting chatter on DROY award.  I'm 100% confident he'll be in camp ready to go.  ACL's aren't a full year process, for the most part, any longer. 

[SteelCityColt]

 

[Defjamz26]

What good is Art going to do us on IR, again.

Love the guy, but I think he's toast

He's more likely to be ready week 1 in 2016 than Anderson. I think you re-negotiate his deal and keep him. Anderson is probably better but Jones was brought in to lock down the line. If he can stay healthy, it should be great for the Colts

[jet1968]

What a shame! The defensive line has been stout this year.

[IndyD4U]

He's more likely to be ready week 1 in 2016 than Anderson. I think you re-negotiate his deal and keep him. Anderson is probably better but Jones was brought in to lock down the line. If he can stay healthy, it should be great for the Colts

 But that IF is a big one. TBH, I can't even recall the benefit of having a healthy Art Jones on this team. We haven't seen it...But, I do agree that if he can stay healthy and agrees to re-negotiate then it's a win for the horseshoe.

[jvan1973]

can we have no more regular season home games against Denver for a while....that's 2 years in a row that someone major was lost for the year.

I think you are thinking of two years ago

[JlynRN]

Oh man, that sucks  Wish him all the best and hope he comes back next year healthy and strong and ready to go.  Best of luck to you Henry !!!

[COLTS449]

He's more likely to be ready week 1 in 2016 than Anderson. I think you re-negotiate his deal and keep him. Anderson is probably better but Jones was brought in to lock down the line. If he can stay healthy, it should be great for the Colts

 

Anderson will be ready by camp.

[Gavin]

Well that means someone we don't expect to step up has to step up

[GoColts8818]

Very disappointing but what I expected when I heard Chuck do his postgame interview.

[PeterBowman]

I think you are thinking of two years ago

oh yeah....I'll rephrase it to 2 straight times playing Denver at home someone major was lost for the year.

[JRnINDY]

Next man up..

Winn

McGill

Kerr

Okine

We will miss Anderson but we'll be ok.

[needanoline63]

At least Earl okine gets some playing time , rhyming was unintentional

[cbear]

Well severe sprain is basically a partial tear I believe.  So hopefully, the recovery time is a bit shorter than a complete tear.

[JPFolks]

This is devastating.  Our most important guys on D are Vontae, then Anderson, then our Strong Safety (how is he doing?)

 

I really thought Anderson had a shot at finishing Defensive Rookie of the Year if he and the team finished strong.  So sad. 

[Track Guy]

Look here. This sucks as bad as anything can suck, but he will be back week 1 next year. He has what 9, 10 months to recover? He'll be fine and be his old self next year.

 

I hope so. I really, really hope so. 

[lennymoore24]

I honestly think he was Colts best player on defense.  I loved watching him dominate OLinemen and toss RBs down.

[The Fish]

I hope he get's well and can go next year at the level he showed this season. He's been a very bright spot in a murky situation. 

[21isSuperman]

Well, that's pretty terrible. Cofield and Red Bryant are some potential replacements to sign

[NewEra]

Horrible news. He was playing like a flat out beast. Especially for a rookie. Here's to a full recovery and to come back even better next year.

[Defjamz26]

Anderson will be ready by camp.

That's debatable. He got injured mid way through this season. Todd Gurley got injured October of last year and had to miss out the first couple of games this season. Anderson may not be ready to go until this time next year.

[will426]

They better have Winn next game

[IndyD4U]

They better have Winn next game

 

Winn has the potential to be a good player in this league. I'd like to see him get some more reps

[bababooey]

That's debatable. He got injured mid way through this season. Todd Gurley got injured October of last year and had to miss out the first couple of games this season. Anderson may not be ready to go until this time next year.

And for us, that's ok. Thank you AFC South. Would be nice to get it together for home field advantage though.

[COLTS449]

That's debatable. He got injured mid way through this season. Todd Gurley got injured October of last year and had to miss out the first couple of games this season. Anderson may not be ready to go until this time next year.

 

Yeah but there's a difference in a RB tearing his ACL and a DT. And from what I take its not a complete tear either.

[COLTS449]

I love Billy Winn. He's been great for us. But Anderson's our best defensive player. Yes I just said that. And its great to have a luxury like Winn in case of something like this. Great trade. Next year if we restructure Art Jones's contract, then look out for our DL. We'll have Anderson-Parry-Langford starting. With Winn, Jones, Kerr, and McGill/Okine as the backups. Our DL has the potential to be great next year with Anderson and Parry having experience and improving to go along with a healthy Jones.

[UKColt13]

2 steps forward 1 step back for the team. Anderson is one of our top 3 defensive players.

Big loss.