Amid swirling rumors and speculations, Jim Irsay, Colts owner, recently challenged the police report insinuating him of a “suspected overdose” that took place in December.
Mr. Irsay turned the tables on the conjectures and set the record straight about his health concerns.
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Last December, Irsay was found incapacitated, compelling the attending medical team to administer Narcan, sparking rumors of an overdose and suggesting possible substance abuse.
These speculations were further exacerbated by a publicized police report that listed the incident as an “overdose” and “overdose/poisoning.”
Despite the damning police report, the Colts’ management stood by Irsay, attributing his lack of responsiveness to a severe respiratory illness.
Contrary to the presumptions, on a Monday meeting, Irsay denied any claims of an overdose.
Instead, he clarified that he had been treating a leg injury that later developed into a severe hematoma.
“It wasn’t an overdose,’’ Irsay told Mike Chappell of Fox 59. “I don’t know why when you have your name in the paper in the past, people throw that out there quickly. I don’t pay attention to it all that much, but I don’t think it’s fair.’’
This revelation eased the tensions somewhat but also brought to the table more questions about his health.
Despite the prickly road to recovery, Irsay has remained optimistic, stating that he has been home recuperating for a while.
His recovery journey, however, places limitations on his mobility, casting a shadow of doubt over his active involvement with the Colts.
