New Signing: Colts Bring Back Hopeful Special Teams Ace

The Indianapolis Colts introduced this week that they’ve re-signed security and particular teamer Trevor Denbow to the apply squad.

From the skin trying in, particular groups usually will get missed as a important part of a soccer group, however the Colts put a premium on it. Led by coordinator Bubba Ventrone, the Colts’ particular groups items have been thought of among the many finest within the NFL for a number of years now.

One of many gamers they hope generally is a key a part of their core particular groups group is Denbow, the undrafted rookie out of SMU. Earlier this season, our Zach Hicks detailed why the Colts view Denbow internally as a particular groups ace.

Denbow (5’10”, 208, 24 years previous) was not too long ago waived by the Colts so they might make room for brand new signing Khalid Kareem, a defensive finish that they signed off of the Cincinnati Bengals apply squad. Nonetheless, his long-term worth to the group meant he was an apparent candidate to be introduced again to the apply squad.

The rookie has been lively for one common season recreation this yr however actually confirmed what he can do that summer time in coaching camp and the preseason. In 53 particular groups snaps via all three preseason video games, Denbow was given a high quality grade of 73.3 from Professional Soccer Focus with 5 stops. 

The Colts have safeties Julian Blackmon, Rodney McLeod Jr., Rodney Thomas II, and Nick Cross on the lively roster whereas Denbow joins Henry Black and Marcel Dabo on the apply squad.

The Colts host the Pittsburgh Steelers this week on Monday Night time Soccer and are 2.5-point favorites in accordance with SI Sportsbook. Indy may even be sporting a unique look, as they don their Fifties throwback uniforms.

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