Colts running back Vick Ballard spent 10 months working his way back from serious injury. On Saturday, coach Chuck Pagano confirmed Indianapolis' worst fear -- that Ballard tore his left Achilles' tendon and will need season-ending surgery. Vick's a brother to me,'' running back Ahmad Bradshaw said. It's just heartbreaking for me to see that happen and all I can do is just help him fight through this.'' It's the second straight year Ballard sustained a freak injury in practice without being touched.
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