Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks due to a torn meniscus, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Hooker suffered the injury during the Colts' win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday and actually finished the game with the injury.

On the season, Hooker has logged 10 tackles and an interception.

The 23-year-old, who played his collegiate football at Ohio State, was originally selected by Indianapolis in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Injuries limited him to just seven games during his rookie campaign, as he finished with 21 tackles, three picks and four passes defended on the year.

Then, last season, Hooker appeared in 14 contests, totaling 44 tackles, a couple of interceptions, a fumble recovery and four passes defended.

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Hooker's injury is a massive blow to a Colts team that already could not afford any more health issues.

It all started two weeks before the regular season began, when quarterback Andrew Luck suddenly announced his retirement. Then, wide receiver and prized free-agent addition Devin Funchess sustained a clavicle injury in Week 1, ultimately landing him on the injured reserve list.

Indianapolis has still managed to go 2-1 over its first couple of games, defeating the Tennessee Titans last week before coming up with its huge 27-24 victory over the Falcons.

The Colts are tied with the Houston Texans for first place in the AFC South and will play host to the Oakland Raiders next Sunday before heading on the road for a Divisional Round playoff rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.