The Indiana Fever were hit hard by injuries during the 2025 WNBA season, losing several important contributors along the way. Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, Aari McDonald, Chloe Bibby and Sydney Colson all spent time sidelined, disrupting the team’s rhythm and depth. For Cunningham, McDonald and Colson, the situation was even more serious, as each required surgery that ultimately ruled them out for the remainder of the season.
Among those setbacks, Colson’s injury stood out as particularly devastating. The veteran guard tore the ACL in her left knee during an August 7 matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Less than two weeks later, she underwent surgery to repair the damage. Despite the seriousness of the injury, Colson showed her trademark positivity, even hopping on Instagram Live shortly after the procedure, surprising teammates and fans with her upbeat attitude so soon after surgery.
Nearly four months after that painful moment, Colson has delivered a promising update on her recovery. The Indiana Fever guard revealed via Instagram that she has reached a major milestone: she is running again. To share the moment, Colson paired a classic “Forrest Gump” clip of a young Forrest taking off with footage of herself jogging on the court, signaling clear progress in her rehabilitation.
Her post, simply captioned “4 months post op,” quickly drew enthusiastic reactions from across the Fever organization and beyond. The team’s official account cheered her on with a playful nod to the movie reference, while Aliyah Boston praised her speed. Bibby, Damiris Dantas and Brianna Turner also joined in, offering supportive and celebratory messages that highlighted the close-knit bond within the group.
With her recovery trending in the right direction, optimism is building around Colson’s return to competitive action. All signs point to her being ready when AU Pro Basketball tips off in February 2026. Colson is set to compete in the league alongside fellow Fever players such as Odyssey Sims, Bree Hall and Brianna Turner, making her comeback one of the most encouraging stories to watch heading into the new year.
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