6 takeaways from Colts’ initial 53-man roster

The most shocking name to see not make the initial 53-man roster is one of this year’s fifth-round draft picks Darius Rush. There was a hope that Rush would not only earn significant playing time as a rookie, but he would also push for one of the starting boundary cornerback spots on the roster.

After getting his pick-six in the first preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, the rest of August just didn’t go his way. Against the Chicago Bears, he found himself working behind Darrell Baker Jr., Dallis Flowers, JuJu Brents, and Jaylon Jones. Then he would end up injuring his hip in that game which caused him to miss the rest of the preseason.

Injury-aside, this move doesn’t make much sense to waive a promising talented player at a position that the team doesn’t have proven guys outside of Kenny Moore II.

Tony Brown was the player that seemed to get the edge over Rush. Brown does offer special teams value and maybe it was his ability to play in the nickel spot behind Moore II that influenced the decision.

I wouldn’t be surprised if another team claims Rush but it would be wise for the Colts to do their best to get him on the practice squad.