Colts Lose JT Tuimoloau to Knee Injury vs Ravens

The Indianapolis Colts lost JT Tuimoloau against the Baltimore Ravens after a fantastic performance.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end JT Tuimoloau (91) walks up the field Thursday, July 31, 2025, during Colts Training Camp at Grand Park in Westfield. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Indianapolis Colts rookie defensive end JT Tuimoloau put up an impressive performance during his first NFL preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. Tuimoloau had stacked a sack, a pass defended, and two tackles for loss.

However, he sustained a knee injury and will not return against the Ravens.

Colts rookie DE JT Tuimoloau has a knee injury and will not return.

He's had a great game. 2 tackles (2 for loss), 1.0 sack, 2 QB hits, 1 PBU

— Jake Arthur (@JakeArthurNFL) August 8, 2025

Tuimoloau was drafted in round two with the 45th overall pick to give Indy's defensive edge room more power and talent. Placing Tuimoloau with names like Kwity Paye, Laiatu Latu, and Samson Ebukam makes sense.

Tuimoloau took an incredible 2024 season with the Ohio State Buckeyes into the NFL, stacking up 22 tackles for loss, adding 12.5 sacks, and 61 tackles. The Colts needed this type of addition to help Charlie Partridge's defensive trenches.

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Indianapolis Colts defensive end JT Tuimoloau (91) prepares for stretches Monday, July 28, 2025, ahead of training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield. | Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tuimoloau showed out in almost every facet of his skills before getting injured. Getting the Buckeye hopefully helps out Indianapolis' pressure on quarterbacks for the 2025 campaign.

Field generals didn't stress too much against Indianapolis' pass-rush due to a lack of consistent pressure. Former Colts defensive end (Chicago Bears) Dayo Odeyingbo led the way in 2024 with 42.

The hope is that Tuimoloau's injury is minor, as teams aren't going to risk anything with starters or top players in the preseason when there's a setback like that. The only downside is it's in the knee, and lower extremity setbacks are riskier than upper.

Tuimolaou's status will be something to monitor. Indianapolis needs everything it can get to help Lou Anarumo adjust in his first season, so Tuimoloau avoiding time missed helps with that goal.

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