Colts Final Roster Cuts - 2024 Edition

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Colts make their first set of moves - total of 9 players were released or waived:

Released:

WR Tyrie Cleveland
S Ronnie Harrison Jr.
DE Derek Rivers
WR Greg Ward

Waived:

CB Clay Fields III
K Spencer Shrader
QB Kedon Slovis
WR Derek Slywka
LB Mike Smith Jr.


https://www.colts.com/news/colts-roster-move-transaction-ronnie-harrison-derek-slywka

[Dam8610]

Harrison is surprising. Hopefully they bring him back.

[Hoopsdoc]

What’s the difference between waived and released?

Edit-never mind. After a 10 second google search I found the answer. Players with less than 4 accrued seasons are waived, meaning other teams can claim their contracts. Players with more than 4 seasons are released and free to sign with another team immediately.

[omahacolt]

Harrison is surprising. Hopefully they bring him back.

I am sure he will be back

nobody else will want him and this is the best opportunity for him

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Few more moves:


https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1828092280798101812

Colts releasing DL Levi Bell, per a league source. Could be a practice squad candidate for them or other teams across the NFL

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828102595782852630

S Marcel Dabo will be waived by the Colts, per source, and likely return to the practice squad.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828129048926789932

Colts have waived Warren Central product S Michael Tutsie, according to a source.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828131121617359173

Colts are expected to waive RB Demetric Felton, source said.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828150312206848484

Colts are waiving C Mike Panasiuk, per source.

[IndyNorm]

Harrison is surprising. Hopefully they bring him back.

Yeah it is. I'd be surprised if we brought him back considering as early as we let him go.


Also, it was posted elsewhere but the NFLPA voted down the emergency QB rule. So that makes that final roster spot a tougher decision.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828428279415455840

The Colts are waiving LB Liam Anderson, and they're hoping to get him back on the practice squad, per source.


https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828428715413426451

The Colts are waiving LB Craig Young, per source.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828457623860969621

The Colts have waived LB Austin Ajiake and hope to get him back on the practice squad, per source.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828469583847584139

The Colts have waived seventh-round rookie DT Jonah Laulu, per source.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828480684081725557

The Colts have waived RB Zavier Scott, per source

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828482528002420997

The Colts are waiving OT Jake Witt, a source says. Indianapolis is hoping to bring him back on the practice squad if he clears waivers

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828488441329225961

The Colts have cut CB Ameer Speed, a source says.

Thought he might make it after playing 154 special-teams snaps last season.

A practice squad return (and the flexibility to elevate him on game day) remains possible

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828490059177177148

The Colts are waiving DT Eric Johnson, per source.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828492135429218522

The Colts are releasing DE Genard Avery, but they'd like to have him back on the practice squad, per source.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828503141211394449

Colts are releasing DB Chris Lammons, per source. Could be back depending on options

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Decisions related to IR: Woods is done for the year, Ebukam and McGrone have a chance to return depending on their recovery.


https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828454079112130894

The Colts plan to put DE Samson Ebukam on injured reserve today with a designation to return after Ebukam tore his Achilles tendon early in training camp.

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828457146016485567

The Colts plan to put LB Cameron McGrone on IR with a designation to return, source says.

https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1828472262208409922

Colts to place TE Jelani Woods on season-ending IR

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

The Colts announce their 53 man roster.

Few thoughts.

1) They kept 3 QB's. Yuck. Although not completely shocking with that last minute rule change.
2) They only kept 3 RB's. I am OK with only carrying 3 for this initial roster...a little surprised that they kept Goodson over Hull. I think it might have been easier to sign Goodson to the PS vs Hull.
3) Why did they keep Taven Bryan?? Maybe they are going to make a waiver claim or two and they just needed someone temporarily filling a spot.
4) I sure hope that Baker Jr is only on the roster for Special Teams reps and zero defensive snaps.



https://www.colts.com/news/initial-53-man-player-roster-2024-regular-season-sam-ehlinger-quarterbacks


QUARTERBACKS (3): Sam Ehlinger, Joe Flacco, Anthony Richardson

RUNNING BACKS (3): Tyler Goodson, Trey Sermon, Jonathan Taylor

WIDE RECEIVERS (6): Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin, Anthony Gould, Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman Jr.

TIGHT ENDS (4): Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, Will Mallory, Drew Ogletree

OFFENSIVE LINE (10): Tanor Bortolini, Blake Freeland, Will Fries, Matt Goncalves, Ryan Kelly, Quenton Nelson, Danny Pinter, Bernhard Raimann, Braden Smith, Dalton Tucker

DEFENSIVE LINE (10): Adetomiwa Adebawore, DeForest Buckner, Taven Bryan, Raekwon Davis, Isaiah Land, Laiatu Latu, Tyquan Lewis, Dayo Odeyingbo, Kwity Paye, Grover Stewart

LINEBACKERS (5): Jaylon Carlies, Zaire Franklin, Segun Olubi, E.J. Speed, Grant Stuard

CORNERBACKS (5): Darrell Baker Jr., JuJu Brents, Dallis Flowers, Jaylon Jones, Kenny Moore II

SAFETIES (4): Julian Blackmon, Nick Cross, Trevor Denbow, Rodney Thomas II

[Dam8610]

Don't like Goodson, Pinter, Bryan, and Baker Jr. on the roster. Shocked they cut Abraham and Simpson.

[YDFL Commish]

Not a lot of surprises, but:

Didn't think Freeland would make the cut.

Didn't think that we would keep 10 DL or OL.

Yeah, Bryan is a surprise.

Sermon must be a lock to be healed by week 1.

I hope we can sign Shrader to the PS.

Baker is actually decent in coverage, but can't tackle to save his life.

One cut I would like to see them take flyer on is Darnay Holmes.

P.S. WTF Ehlinger over Bean?

[IndyNorm]

Like everyone else really surprised on Bryan. Pinter doesn't make sense either unless Bortolini has either struggled or not been playing OC.

Surprised by Simpson, Abraham, and Hull all being cut. Hopefully we get them along w/ Witt and Bean on the PS.

[IndyNorm]

P.S. WTF Ehlinger over Bean?

Fingers crossed we get him back on the PS and that this doesn't end up being one of those decisions where down the line we just shake our heads and don't speak of it.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Pinter doesn't make sense either unless Bortolini has either struggled or not been playing OC.


Bortolini has a toe injury.

Like normal, Steichen was extremely vague on when he may be back saying something like: he's gonna miss some time, probably not an extended amount of time, but he's gonna miss time.

The Colts may IR him tomorrow and open up a roster spot for a few weeks.

Or they could just leave him on the 53 man roster.

But they probably wanted Pinter as the backup C until Bortolini is healthy.

[IndyNorm]

Bortolini has a toe injury.

Like normal, Steichen was extremely vague on when he may be back saying something like: he's gonna miss some time, probably not an extended amount of time, but he's gonna miss time.

The Colts may IR him tomorrow and open up a roster spot for a few weeks.

Or they could just leave him on the 53 man roster.

But they probably wanted Pinter as the backup C until Bortolini is healthy.

Thanks! Didn't know that Bortolini was hurt. Makes sense why we'd keep Pinter now.

[Racehorse]

If we need a CB, Rock Ya Sin was released

[ChaosTheory]

I expected Goodson and Land. Goodson is a different style RB, and Bradley was gushing about Land since early in camp.

[ChoppedWood]

If we need a CB, Rock Ya Sin was released

He may have been released but rest assured he has not released that grip.

[CletusPyle]

I hope somebody else picks up Hull and he lights it up....sorry but sometimes lessons need to be learned! Hull never got a fair shot in my opinion, they wanted Goodson, you could tell by the play calling and playing time they were getting.

I was very excited for this season but after watching the preseason I have cooled off quite a bit. I don't see how this team could possibly be ready for the first game with the limited play the starters have had together, I have a feeling we are all going to be saying, "well it's only the first game" after Houston kicks our ass!

[Butter]

Don't like Goodson, Pinter, Bryan, and Baker Jr. on the roster. Shocked they cut Abraham and Simpson.

They cut Grandpa Simpson?

[Colts And Orioles]

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A critique of the Colts' decisions.



The Colts Didn’t Learn From Their Mistake Last Year, With the Team Making Puzzling Decisions to Cut Their Roster Down to 53

(By Destin Adams)

https://atozsports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts-news/lesson-not-learned-colts-cut-rookies-simpson-abraham/

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[Racehorse]

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A critique of the Colts' decisions.



The Colts Didn’t Learn From Their Mistake Last Year, With the Team Making Puzzling Decisions to Cut Their Roster Down to 53

(By Destin Adams)

https://atozsports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts-news/lesson-not-learned-colts-cut-rookies-simpson-abraham/

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He is the Gregg Doyel of the internet. Just there for clicks.

[Hoopsdoc]

I’m irritated at Sam over Bean.

I get why they did it. Sam knows the offense, has been here for years, and is in the last year of his contract. They thought why would we cut him?

But they KNOW Sam sucks. He is completely worthless. Why not keep Bean and see if they can coach him up?

[ChaosTheory]

He is the Gregg Doyel of the internet. Just there for clicks.

Stuff like this isn't valuable to you?:

"Bryan, for example, is a fifth DT who won't play on special teams and is only playable in obvious passing-down situations. And he seems to be deep down the pecking order even to see the field in those situations. So why not give Laulu that spot?"

If you don't like Bryan, argue that. If Laulu looked better, argue that. But the whole "why not" shit just reeks of Madden-philosophy. Fatigue and injuries playing a role in roster decisions?...

...why not just turn them off in the options menu?

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Results of the Waiver Wire:


Colts gain one player, lose two...

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1828834737336750541


The Colts add CB Samuel Womack III from San Francisco.


The Colts lose DT Eric Johnson II to the Cheats and DT Jonah Laulu to Las Vegas.


https://x.com/ZachHicks2/status/1828837506873217227

337 special teams snaps for Womack the last two seasons.

Probably the Colts gunner alongside Ashton Dulin for the season


To make room for Womack, the Colts waived Baker, Jr.

https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1828855878922932702

The Colts waived CB Darrell Baker Jr. to make room for 49ers CB Samuel Womack III, whom Indy claimed off waivers earlier today.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

I’m irritated at Sam over Bean.

I get why they did it. Sam knows the offense, has been here for years, and is in the last year of his contract. They thought why would we cut him?

But they KNOW Sam sucks. He is completely worthless. Why not keep Bean and see if they can coach him up?


For all the members of the Bean bandwagon, he is back on the Colts practice squad:

https://x.com/TesslerSports/status/1828836912179859826

The Indianapolis Colts are signing my client QB Jason Bean to the practice squad.

Was one of the better QBs around the League this preseason and with a little more time and development will become a really good player.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Hopefully we get them along w/ Witt and Bean on the PS.


Jake Witt is retiring from the NFL:

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828839003518587300

Former Colts OT Jake Witt is retiring, according to a post on his Facebook page.

Had received multiple offers for practice squads.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Per Pelissero, Hull is back.

He has signed with the Colts practice squad:


https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1828838661645062515

The Colts are re-signing RB Evan Hull to the practice squad, per source.

[Colts And Orioles]

He is the Gregg Doyel of the internet ...... just there for clicks.





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His opinion has the same value as my opinion ...... they're both worthless.

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[Racehorse]

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His opinion has the same value as my opinion ...... they're both worthless.

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Yours holds more weight in my opinion.

[Dam8610]

Jake Witt is retiring from the NFL:

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828839003518587300

That sucks, he had immense potential.

[YDFL Commish]

Jake Witt is retiring from the NFL:

https://x.com/JoelAErickson/status/1828839003518587300

The Colts had to know this. Hence Freeland making the 53.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Philadelphia and Kansas City also tried to pick up Womack via waivers.


https://x.com/FieldYates/status/1829135692514951566

The two most popular players on waivers yesterday:

New Panthers CB Shemar Bartholomew (4): also had claims submitted by the Chargers, Saints and Chiefs

New Colts CB Samuel Womack (3): also had claims submitted by the Eagles and Chiefs

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

I hope we can sign Shrader to the PS.



Shrader is staying in Indy for now - he signed with the Colts practice squad.

https://x.com/Colts/status/1829145750829445439

We have signed K Spencer Shrader to the practice squad.

[IndyNorm]

Thoughts on all of this:

Glad to see that we were able to sign Hull, Simpson, Schrader, Treadwell, and especially Bean to the practice squad.

Womack looks like a good pickup.

Sucks on Witt and agree the Colts likely knew that he was going to hang it up. I wonder if his hip was giving him trouble again and has become a chronic issue.

I still don't understand why Bryan made the team much less why he made it through our first waiver claim.

Would have liked to have seen us not risk losing Bean. I get that Ehlinger probably gives us a better chance to win as an emergency QB as of today, but how long will that be for? And obviously Bean's upside is through the roof compared to Ehlinger's.

[YDFL Commish]

Thoughts on all of this:

Glad to see that we were able to sign Hull, Simpson, Schrader, Treadwell, and especially Bean to the practice squad.

Womack looks like a good pickup.

Sucks on Witt and agree the Colts likely knew that he was going to hang it up. I wonder if his hip was giving him trouble again and has become a chronic issue.

I still don't understand why Bryan made the team much less why he made it through our first waiver claim.

Would have liked to have seen us not risk losing Bean. I get that Ehlinger probably gives us a better chance to win in an emergency QB as of today, but how long will that be for? And obviously Bean's upside is through the rough compared to Ehlinger's.

Couldn't agree more with everything in your post.

The Bryan thing has shades of Josh Thomas.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Shrader is staying in Indy for now - he signed with the Colts practice squad.



Shrader may be kicking in Week 1. Steichen has indicated that Matt Gay is dealing with a groin injury.


https://x.com/NateAtkins_/status/1830681278569456012

K Matt Gay is dealing with a groin injury which is why the Colts signed K Spencer Shrader to the practice squad.

The team is not sure if Gay will practice this week or not.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Shrader may be kicking in Week 1. Steichen has indicated that Matt Gay is dealing with a groin injury.



Got to love the Colts med staff + communication on injuries.

So now Steichen and Matt Gay say that the kicker had a hernia and underwent surgery.

The team is still not ruling him out yet for this week's game, but I would be shocked if he plays based on this new info.


https://x.com/mchappell51/status/1831378395034480742

Colts K Matt Gay confirmed he had hernia surgery.

Felt pain last weekend, had it checked out, surgery necessary.

Just working with rehab staff.

No idea if he’ll kick Sunday.

[ChoppedWood]

Got to love the Colts med staff + communication on injuries.

So now Steichen and Matt Gay say that the kicker had a hernia and underwent surgery.

The team is still not ruling him out yet for this week's game, but I would be shocked if he plays based on this new info.


https://x.com/mchappell51/status/1831378395034480742

Wouldn't be the Colts without some insanely bizarre opaque injury saga for no other reason than having an insanely bizarre opaque injury saga...

[BCN#1]

I suppose much depends upon how big the hernia was, but in general, I would think if this were an inguinal hernia (if that was the exact diagnosis), I would expect at least 3-4 weeks to get cleared to play but then again.... An abdominal hernia would surely take longer.

That said, using the latest modern procures; that may cut the recovery time down also. Just sayin...

Be curious to see just how long he ends up sitting and not exxpecting him back next week or week after. I am soooooo happy we have the backup ready to go.

[CletusPyle]

Gay better watch his ass....Shrader might just take his job!

[YDFL Commish]

Gay better watch his ass....Shrader might just take his job!

A part of me hopes that Shrader does take his job. It doesn't look like the cap savings would be substantial though.

[ChaosTheory]

Not having Gay at pre-injury performance seems low key, but that's a pretty big downgrade.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

I would expect at least 3-4 weeks to get cleared to play but then again.... An abdominal hernia would surely take longer.



And if the recovery timing is that long, the Colts should just place him on IR.

Although I guess since it is the beginning of the season with a relatively short injury report, it is the easiest time of year to carry an injured player on the active roster.

The Colts can elevate Shrader 3 times from the practice squad before they need to bring him up to the active roster or run him through waivers to restart that count.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

The Colts are listing Matt Gay as QUESTIONABLE for now.

Steichen indicated that he has kicked some on his own, but has not practiced with the team.

If he hasn't practiced, I don't know why they would rush him back to play this week.

[YDFL Commish]

The Colts are listing Matt Gay as QUESTIONABLE for now.

Steichen indicated that he has kicked some on his own, but has not practiced with the team.

If he hasn't practiced, I don't know why they would rush him back to play this week.

They won't. But Steichen is so much the opposite of Reich. Steichen gives no away no competitive advantage info to the media, where as Reich needed to show that he was the smartest guy in the room and explain everything.

[Mr. Session]

They won't. But Steichen is so much the opposite of Reich. Steichen gives no away no competitive advantage info to the media, where as Reich needed to show that he was the smartest guy in the room and explain everything.

I've noticed the same.

It seemed during the offseason and training camp he kind of lightened up but now that the season is picking up I see he is back to being pretty tight lipped.

I like it.

[Discflinger]

Lammons and Shrader have been elevated.

[Colts And Orioles]

Results of the Waiver Wire:


Colts gain one player, lose two...

https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1828834737336750541


The Colts add l CB Samuel Womack III l from San Francisco.


The Colts lose DT Eric Johnson II to the Cheats and DT Jonah Laulu to Las Vegas.


https://x.com/ZachHicks2/status/1828837506873217227




To make room for Womack, the Colts waived Baker, Jr.

https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1828855878922932702






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(7 WEEKS LATER)



The Colts Appear to Have Found a Diamond in the Rough at a Position Where They Desperately Needed It Most

(By Destin Adams)

https://atozsports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts-news/colts-found-diamond-in-the-rough-cb-samuel-womack-iii/

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[Dam8610]

Glad Ballard went after this kid instead of Sneed.

[ChaosTheory]

I like to read the other team's fans each week we play...

Titans fans, like most, were super amped to go out and spend big money on Ridley and Sneed.

Now they want both cut and the GM fired.

[Mr. Session]

I like to read the other team's fans each week we play...

Titans fans, like most, were super amped to go out and spend big money on Ridley and Sneed.

Now they want both cut and the GM fired.

I am also a sick fuck.

The depression I see out of Tennessee right now is comical considering I was saying the same shit about us after week 2.

It has helped give me more perspective about our situation here.

[Colts And Orioles]

I like to read the opposing team's fans each week that we play against them ......

Titans fans, like most, were super amped to go out and spend big money on Ridley and Sneed.

Now they want both cut, and the GM fired.











I am also a sick fuck.

The depression I see out of Tennessee right now is comical, considering that I was saying the same shit about us after week 2.

It has helped give me more perspective about our situation here.





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If fans of football teams were permitted to make personnel decisions, the entire NFL would be bordering on semi-pro level ...... and I'm only slightly exaggerating.

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