Colts' Ebukam tears Achilles in practice

Indianapolis Colts pass-rusher Samson Ebukam tore his Achilles tendon in practice Sunday, head coach Shane Steichen announced Tuesday.

Ebukam was carted off during Sunday's training camp session and is expected to miss the 2024 campaign. Steichen initially said Ebukam suffered a calf injury.

The Colts signed the pass-rusher during the 2023 offseason, and he produced at an unprecedented rate for the team. He notched a career-high 9.5 sacks in 2023 along with three forced fumbles across 17 starts.

Ebukam previously spent time with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.

In his absence, first-round rookie pass-rusher Laiatu Latu may assume a bigger role than expected.