Ahead of their preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, the Indianapolis Colts hit another COVID-19 bump in the road, as defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is a no-go according to the team due to COVID-related issues. A decent size snag ahead of the Panthers-Colts game.

This isn't the first issue the franchise has had. Frank Reich, who is vaccinated, missed some practice due to COVID-19.

Colts safety coach Alan Williams will take over the duties usually reserved for Matt Eberflus on Sunday.

The Panthers-Colts game is the last of the weekend. Most of the games already played featured minimal stars taking reps, and even top rookies playing in a limited fashion.

As most tend to believe, it is week three of the preseason when stuff really gets going. It's often known as the dress rehearsal week and all that jazz.

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In turn, since week one is being treated like a glorified scrimmage by a lot of teams, don't expect the Panthers-Colts game to be all that fancy.

Nonetheless, here is to hoping Matt Eberflus has a quick and speedy recovery. Moreover, that he's able to return to the Colts in a normal capacity. Well, as normal as the world allows anyone to do anything these days.