Malik Hooker
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Tue 6/19/18 11:50 PM

Hooker (knee) was limited in offseason workouts but the Colts feel good about his progress, Andrew Walker of Colts.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker played just seven games in his rookie season for the Colts and produced 22 tackles (16 solo), four pass breakups and three picks. The Ohio State product is expected to lock in the one of two starting safety spots along with Matthias Farley, while Clayton Geathers plays a rotational role. Still, Hooker's usage will be dependant on his health, and nothing is certain coming off late-October ACL and MCL tears.

Malik Hooker
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Tue 5/15/18 6:09 PM

Hooker (knee) ran in cleats Tuesday for the first time since suffering a torn ACL and MCL last November, the Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker led the team with three interceptions prior to suffering the injury, but he was only able to log seven games in his first NFL season. It appears Hooker is progressing well in his rehab, though a return to full contact during training camp would be a major step forward from his current rehab status.

Malik Hooker
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Mon 4/16/18 9:59 PM

Hooker (knee) was present for the start of voluntary workouts Monday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker is on the mend from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 7 of last season. While he's seemingly avoided any setbacks in his rehab thus far, Hooker isn't close to full strength at this juncture and his spectrum of potential return dates stretches from training camp to the midpoint of the 2018 season.

Malik Hooker
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Mon 4/2/18 1:52 PM

Colts coach Frank Reich said he's been getting positive reports on Hooker, who is rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered in early November, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 15th overall pick from the 2017 draft had 22 tackles and three interceptions in seven games as a rookie, standing out as one of the few bright spots on a vulnerable Indianapolis pass defense. He's locked in as the starting free safety when healthy, though the timing of the injury could make it tough to be ready by Week 1. Should Hooker end up missing games, Indianapolis could turn to T.J. Green or Clayton Geathers. The Colts haven't done much to improve their defense through the first three weeks of free agency, seemingly intent on building through the upcoming draft, where they'll have four of the first 49 selections.

Malik Hooker
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Tue 2/13/18 8:11 PM

Hooker (knee) is not using crutches but still has no timetable for his return, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in early November and has apparently been moving without crutches for several months at this point. The Colts are likely to wait until further along in the 21-year-old's recovery process before providing any sort of firm timetable for his return.

Malik Hooker
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Thu 11/9/17 4:36 PM

Hooker (knee) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his torn ACL Friday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
EDGE Analysis
The confirmation of surgery officially marks the start of Hooker's recovery from his torn ACL. Hooker suffered the injury back in October, but the team had to wait for the swelling in the knee to subside before surgery. The safety is expected to be ready for the start of the 2018 season.

Malik Hooker
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Tue 10/24/17 12:18 PM

The Colts placed Hooker (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker's rookie campaign will last all of seven games (six games), as the first-round selection suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars. The safety was well on his way to establishing himself as a cornerstone in the Indianapolis secondary, as he had tallied 22 tackles and three interceptions before sustaining the season-ending knee injury. With Hooker out of the mix, it's expected that Darius Butler and T.J. Green will see increased snap counts at safety.

Malik Hooker
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Sun 10/22/17 10:47 PM

Hooker suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hooker looked like an impact player as a starting safety as rookie with three interceptions in seven games. Hooker will hopefully be ready for the start of the 2018 season. Darius Butler will likley see an increased workload with Hooker out.

Malik Hooker
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Sun 10/22/17 2:50 PM

Hooker (knee) is out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of of CBS 4 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Colts secondary could be in trouble with just two healthy safeties now that Hooker's out and a cornerback unit that's missing Rashaan Melvin (concussion) too. Expect Darius Butler to see an increased workload while Hooker sits out.

Malik Hooker
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Sun 10/22/17 2:29 PM

Hooker injured his knee Sunday and is questionable to return, Mike Chappell of of CBS 4 News Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Hooker on the sidelines, the Colts only have two remaining healthy safeties -- Matthias Farley and Darius Butler. A quick return would be beneficial, but if Hooker can't make it back, he'll shift his focus to getting ready for a Week 8 matchup with the Bengals.