The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that they have reached an injury settlement with ex-CFL star Ben Heenan and placed him on waivers.
The Grand Coulee, Sask. native was carted off the field on Wednesday and an MRI on Friday revealed an injured meniscus that does require surgery. Heenan is expected to be out for the next four to six weeks.
“We like Ben. We like how he’s wired. He’s a tough guy, he’s a smart guy, doesn’t say a lot, he works extremely hard. So, he’s shown us in a short period of time that he’s been here that he’s a guy that we’d love to have around and love to develop,” Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano told the media on Friday, meaning a return to the Saskatchewan Roughriders or the CFL may be unlikely, as Heenan could get another look with the Colts once he’s healed.
The Colts play their first pre-season game on Aug. 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles
Heenan signed with the Colts in February after spending three seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
He was the Riders first round pick in 2012.
