The Indianapolis Colts waived 4 gamers forward of Tuesday’s roster reduce deadline.
Whereas the vast majority of groups throughout the NFL should get all the way down to 85 gamers, the Colts are allowed one further spot due to defensive again Marcel Dabo, who joined the crew by way of the NFL’s Worldwide Pathway program this offseason.
Right here’s a proof of the rule from J.J. Stankevitz of the crew’s web site:
“The Colts’ energetic roster is now at 86 gamers; the crew has an exemption to hold security Marcel Dabo as an additional participant on the energetic roster, as he signed with the crew by way of the NFL’s Worldwide Pathway Program. Dabo won’t depend towards the energetic roster or follow squad restrict for the subsequent two years.”
The Colts additionally launched veteran offensive lineman Jason Spriggs earlier than the preseason opener.
The Colts will reduce 5 extra gamers the Tuesday following the second preseason sport in opposition to the Detroit Lions, after which the ultimate roster cuts all the way down to 53 gamers should be performed earlier than Aug. 30 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Listed below are the 4 gamers the Colts waived Tuesday earlier than the cutdown deadline:
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WR Isaiah Ford
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OT Brandon Kemp
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CB Alexander Myres
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WR Michael Younger Jr.
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