The Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman opened up about his mental health struggles in a new interview this week

The Indianapolis Colts didn't offer many specific details when they placed offensive tackle Braden Smith on the reserve/non-football illness list near the end of last season because of a "personal matter," but he opened up about the reality he was facing in an interview with Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star that was published Tuesday.

Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith says he missed the final five games last season because of an obsessive-compulsive disorder so severe he spent 48 days in a treatment facility and even contemplated suicide.