Reggie Wayne Ahead of Schedule

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The 8-5 Indianapolis Colts have looked vulnerable of late, and much of that can be contributed to the loss of Pro Bowl wide receiver Reggie Wayne.

Wayne tore his ACL and Meniscus in a non-contact injury in a Week 7 win against the Denver Broncos. The injury is a major hurdle for the potential Hall of Fame wide out, as the seriousness of the injury, coupled with his age (36), represents a difficult path of return.

According to Dan Hanzus of NFL.com, Wayne is "ahead of schedule," and hopes to be "full throttle" in slightly over 4 months. In a separate conversation with 1260-AM, Wayne had the following to say in regard to his time-table:

"I doubt I'll participate (in OTAs)," Wayne said on Tuesday. "I got to do it right. Training camp is the goal."

The Colts are fresh off a 42-28 loss to Cincinnati that saw their defense allow 430-yards of total offense. The secondary has been decimated by injuries, most notably the lingering groin injury of  cornerback Gregory Toler.

Toler has missed seven straight games, but will likely to test his tender groin in the warm and sheltered confines of Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday against division rival (is this still considered a rivalry?) Houston.

Wayne will be needed on the sidelines for more than just motivation, as the 13-year veteran will factor into the "coaching up" of certain players, primarily wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers. Wayne has been pleased with his progress, and has stated that he will assist with his growth in any capacity.

With wide receiver T.Y. Hilton struggling to separate against the increased amount of defensive attention, any contributions from Wayne will be a welcome addition. For now, Wayne is rehabilitating in Miami, and is taking the necessary steps to ensure a healthy and satisfying 2014 season.


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(sportsinjuryalert.com)
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