Ballard (hamstring) reached an injury settlemtn with the Colts on Tuesday.

Ballard was placed on injured reserve for a third straight year, but he'll now have the opportunity to look for a new employer. He may draw a bit of interest once healthy, but Ballard is unlikely to make much of an impact this season.

Ballard cleared waivers and will be placed on the Colts injured reserve, Kevin Bowen of colts.com reports.

That's now the third straight year Ballard will land on the IR. After leading the Colts in rushing in 2012, injuries have mired the 25-year-old's career, allowing him to participate in just one game since then. If (and that's a big if) he returns healthy, he will try to earn a roster spot with the Colts in 2016.

Ballard (hamstring) was waived by the Colts on Tuesday, NFL.com reports.

Since leading the Colts in rushing in 2012, Ballard has been contained to one game due to ACL and Achilles injuries. He entered this season with a nagging hamstring concern, which tested the organizations' patience enough to jettison the running back in the early going. Currently on waivers, another team will have to weigh the risks versus rewards due to his rich medical chart.

Ballard (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's season opener against the Bills.

Ballard's injured hamstring has prevented him from practicing all week, so it comes as little surprise that he will not be available to suit up Sunday. With Ballard out, Josh Robinson and Tyler Varga will occupy the Colts' backup positions behind starting running back Frank Gore.

Ballard (hamstring) did not take part in Friday's practice, Tom James of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports.

Ballard did not practice at all this week, so his chances of playing in Week 1 appear slim. The Colts will provide an update on Ballard's status when they release their injury report following Friday's practice.

Ballard (hamstring) did not practice again on Thursday, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

With Dan Herron on IR and Ballard banged up, it looks increasingly likely that Josh Robinson is on track to serve as Frank Gore's top backup in Sunday's season opener against the Bills.

Ballard (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

With Dan Herron on IR, it remains to be seen how the carries that don't go to starter Frank Gore will be divided, though and at this stage, it looks like Josh Robinson is the upside play on that font, with Ballard still banged up as Week 1 approaches.

Ballard (hamstring) was not practicing Monday, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

Meanwhile, fellow RB Josh Robinson was able to take the field Monday. With Dan Herron no longer in the Colts' backfield mix, the team needs to identify a new No. 2 back behind starter Frank Gore, and at this stage, it looks like the assignment will go to Robinson, with Ballard slotting in as the team's No. 3 option at the position.

Ballard (hamstring) made the Colts' initial 53-man roster, Indy Sports Central reports.

With Ballard and Dan Herron (shoulder) both banged up, the Colts elected to keep five running backs, at least for the time being. If someone is eventually released, which seems quite likely, it will either be Ballard or Tyler Varga.

Ballard tweaked his hamstring injury during Thursday's preseason game against the Bengals, Scout.com's Phillip B. Wilson reports.

Making his second appearance of the preseason, Ballard gained 29 yards on nine carries and 12 yards on three receptions, but then left the game due to an aggravation of his hamstring injury. He's competing with Zurlon Tipton and Josh Robinson (head) for the third spot on the depth chart.

Coach Chuck Pagano indicated that Ballard (hamstring) is day-to-day, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

Moreover, the report notes that Pagano is hopeful that Ballard could possibly play in the Colts' preseason finale Thursday. Such an outcome would no doubt be beneficial to the running back, whose roster spot is not necessarily secure at this time.

Ballard didn't play in Saturday's preseason game after he suffered a hamstring injury in Thursday's practice, the team's official web site reports.

Ballard had just two carries last week in his first game action since 2013 after missing almost two years with Achilles and ACL injuries. He battled a hamstring injury early in training camp. With this setback, there may not be enough time left in the preseason for him to show he deserves to win a roster spot.

Ballard will not play in Saturday's preseason game, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Ballard returned from an Achillies injury to play in last week's game but had just two carries. It's not clear if he had a setback, but his lack of playing time in the team's third preseason game isn't a good sign for his chances to make the final roster.

Ballard (Achilles/hamstring) had two carries for four yards in Saturday's preseason loss to Chicago.

Though Ballard didn't do much, he showed he was healthy after missing nearly two years of action.Ballard last played in a preseason or regular season game in 2013. He missed last season after tearing an Achilles' tendon and played one regular season game in 2013 before an ACL tear. Ballard has been slowed in training camp by a sore hamstring which has limited his chance to compete for a backup running back job. He'll need to have a strong final two weeks of the preseason to win a roster spot.

Ballard (Achilles/hamstring) could see some playing time in Saturday's preseason game against the Bears, the Tom James of the Terre Haute Tribune-Star reports.

Working his way back from a torn Achilles' tendon, Ballard returned to practice late last week. He'll merely be competing for a backup role behind Frank Gore and Dan Herron.

Ballard (Achillies/hamstring) did not play in Sunday's preseason game, but did return to practice late last week, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Ballard, who is coming back from a torn Achilles, was sidelined most of the past week with a hamstring injury. Ballard says the hamstring issue is minor, but he needs to get on the field to show he's fully recovered in order to compete for a backup role behind Frank Gore and Dan Herron.

Ballard, who is coming back from a torn Achilles, has been sidelined most of the past week with a hamstring injury and there is no timetable for his return, ESPN reports.

Ballard still has time to get healthy and play in some preseason games to show he's over his Achilles injury. However, missing any time isn't good since his spot on the roster isn't guaranteed as he competes for a backup role behind Frank Gore and Dan Herron. Ballard tore his Achilles last year during a late July practice, forcing him out for a second consecutive season following an ACL tear early in the 2013 season.

Ballard (Achilles) is considered day-to-day, per coach Chuck Pagano, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.

Ballard was not placed on the PUP list and has been present at practice in the early stages of training camp. His role has been limited, however, as he continues to work back from a torn Achilles. Ballard figures to compete for a backup role behind Frank Gore and Dan Herron.

Ballard (Achilles) was not placed on the PUP list and will participate in practices with the Colts as training camp begins, ESPN reports.

Ballard will likely be limited to individual drills early in camp, but it's a good sign that he didn't begin the preseason on the PUP list. Ballard tore his Achilles last year during a late July practice, forcing him out for a second consecutive season following an ACL tear early in the 2013 season. He'll compete for a backup role behind Frank Gore and Dan Herron.

Ballard (Achilles) was doing individual field work during this week's minicamp, but has not received medical clearance for full practice, the Indianapolis Star reports. Ballard says it's a realistic goal for him to be ready Aug. 1.

Ballard tore his Achilles last year during a late-July practice, forcing him out for a second consecutive season following tearing an ACL early in the 2013 season. He'll compete for a backup role if healthy in training camp.