Colts’ Marlon Mack without limitations at training camp

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack missed all but two quarters of the 2020 season due to a torn Achilles, but general manager Chris Ballard said he’s expected to be 100% when training camp starts this week.

Mack, who re-signed with the Colts on a one-year deal this offseason, has been working hard to return to football activities. Ballard said they will be smart with Mack when it comes to his workload at training camp but other than that, there won’t be any limitations.

Injury news:

Marlon Mack, Kemoko Turay and Parris Campbell are all 100% and good to go to start camp.

LB Darius Leonard had a “small procedure on his ankle” and will miss some early practices. Ballard vows the team will monitor him. “He’s a vet. ll be ready.”

— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) July 26, 2021

Mack’s injury is a bit concerning because of the history that the running back position has when it comes Achilles injuries. The Colts obviously feel comfortable with the future outlook of the injury given that they re-signed Mack and also added Eric Fisher and Dayo Odeyingbo this offseason, both of which are recovering from a torn Achilles.

Even with Mack returning to full capacity for training camp, the backfield should still belong to Jonathan Taylor following his second-half breakout in 2020. Along with Nyheim Hines, Mack should be in for a handful of carries each week.

It will be interesting to see the dynamic in the backfield when it comes to the distribution of touches during training camp, but this is a good sign for Mack’s career that he’s able to return without any complications thus far.