Vick Ballard (Achilles) is not participating in this week's OTA practices, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Ballard (Achilles) is not participating in this week's OTA practices, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Analysis:

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. It's hard to predict how he'll fit into the Indianapolis offense until he returns to practice.