Hooker has a torn Achilles tendon and will miss the rest of the season, heIan Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news was essentially known, but an MRI confirmed it. Injuries have surrounded Hooker since entering the league as a first-round pick in 2017, as he's already missed 14 of 50 NFL games. After Hooker departed Sunday, rookie third-rounder Julian Blackmon stepped in and played the rest of the game, and he'll likely start at free safety for the rest of the season. Hooker is expected to be placed on IR soon.

Hooker is believed to have a torn Achilles, and he'll have an MRI on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

While it hasn't been confirmed via MRI, Hooker is expected to miss the rest of the 2020 season. The 2017 first-round pick missed 14 games over his first three seasons in the league, so this is another tough development for the free safety. Either George Odum or Tavon Wilson will likely slot into Hooker's role, although rookie third-rounder Julian Blackmon could be in the mix as well.

Hooker (Achilles) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Hooker suffered the injury, however, he was forced to leave the contest in the second quarter. As long as he's sidelined, look for George Odum to handle starting free safety duties.

Hooker had five total tackles in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

He struggled in coverage, giving up a touchdown on the one pass targeted at him, according to Pro Football Focus. He also didn't make the big plays the Colts needed on several deep balls. For a player who should be motivated after the Colts declined his fifth-year contract option, it was an inauspicious season opener.

Hooker's fifth-year option will not be picked up by the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker's playmaking ability has been undercut by injury concerns since he joined the Colts in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, as he has yet to play a full regular-season slate with the team. The 24-year-old now has a chance to boost his market if he logs a career season in 2020, as he's set to become a free agent in 2021. Declining Hooker's fifth-year option doesn't necessarily prevent the Colts from working on a new contract to keep him in house next offseason, but it does put pressure on him to stay healthy in 2020.

Hooker will not have his fifth-year option exercised before the 2020 NFL Draft, Joel Erickson of the IndyStar reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker has been a playmaker at times throughout his career, recording seven interceptions across three seasons. However, injuries have plagued the safety throughout his career, as he missed half of his rookie season with an ACL injury and missed three games in 2019 due to a meniscus tear. Those injuries have also hampered his ability to become an effective coverage safety, which might play a part in why the Colts have taken their time in offering an extension.

Hooker registered 51 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions over 13 games in 2019.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker missed three games due to a knee injury, but he started all 13 contests he suited up for. The 2017 first-round pick is headed into the final year of his rookie contract if the Colts don't pick up his fifth-year option, but they likely will since he's locked into a starting free safety role in 2020.

Hooker (hand) is active for Sunday's Week 16 tilt against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year safety had managed to work back to full practice participation Friday, so his active status isn't entirely surprising. Hooker will therefore be out there in his usual starting free safety spot against Panthers rookie quarterback Will Grier, who'll be making his first NFL start Sunday.

Hooker (hand) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker began the week not practicing but progressed to full participation Friday, which should put him on track to play Week 16. The 23-year-old hasn't missed a defensive snap in the last four games and seems likely to play his usual starting role Sunday.

Hooker was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker apparently sustained the injury during Monday's loss to the Saints, though he still played every defensive snap. The 23-year-old likely will need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to suit up Week 16.