For most NFL players, training camp marks the unofficial start of the season. For Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Braden Smith, it means much more than that this year. The eight-year veteran returns to camp healthy — both physically and mentally — the latter of extra importance after facing mental health struggles

WESTFIELD – Eight or nine months ago – shoot, probably much longer than that – Braden Smith wasn’t thinking about going through his eighth training camp this summer or sharing his inner most feelings with the media.

Colts RT Braden Smith was considering retirement until he sought help for his OCD. '(Turned) a negative into the positive'