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Irsay Doesn’t Think Mathis Will Be Ready for Training Camp

While Indianapolis Colts pass rusher Robert Mathis has stated that he’ll be ready by training camp, his owner in Jim Irsay wasn’t quite as optimistic at Wednesday’s open mini-camp practice.

The 12-year veteran is still rehabilitating from a season-ending torn Achilles injury suffered early last season and hasn’t been able to practice. With time ticking ever-closer to August’s training camp, his owner has considered the realistic possibility of a delayed return:

“Time will tell,” Jim Irsay said via ESPN’s Mike Wells. “Obviously, Robert (Mathis) wants to be back as soon as he can be.