r/Colts 2d ago

[Colts] Initial 53 Man Roster/Cuts

https://www.colts.com/news/colts-make-roster-moves-to-form-initial-53-man-roster
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u/RussIsAnOkayGuy 2d ago edited 2d ago

Pretty surprised they cut Westbrook-Ikinhe

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u/Open_Buy2303 DeForest Buckner 2d ago

Me too I thought he had potential.

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u/Frozboz COLTS 2d ago

And Gould

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u/Buttcrush1 2d ago

He was definitely a better receiver than Dulin and Treadwell but with the Allen signing we need our WRs a the bottom to play special teams

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u/Dependent-Target-272 2d ago

nothing too surprising. I'm excited for Burks! Rookie class is over performing which is awesome!

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u/StormThat8039 2d ago

So at WR: Pierce, Allen(pending suspension), Downs, Dulin, Treadwell, Burks

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u/ZHicks2121 The real Zach Hicks 2d ago

Suspension usually happens after the final sentencing, which won’t be for 8-9 months typically. Should avoid that this season

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u/StormThat8039 2d ago

True, and since he wasn't actually driving when they grabbed him, with a good lawyer he will probably get off light.

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u/BlakeMichigan 2d ago

I had a family member get in a fender bender when she was drunk driving (an issue I am not meaning to make sound okay, we as a family made sure she knew how big she messed up). The other driver got very angry and started yelling at her (his own admission and understandable), so she left the scene after giving her contact info.

When the police contacted her, she was already home and inside. She got arrested, but it was dropped to a misdemeanor and an OWI because when she was arrested she wasn't driving. She faced no jail time and got her license back remarkably shortly after.

She was an average Jane, with a public defender. Keenan Allen is going to be fine.

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u/Deep_Tomatillo4496 2d ago

It's actually a DUI even if you are just sitting in the car with the keys on you, but obviously want Keenan around

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u/Look__a_distraction Jimmy from the Colts 2d ago

I think they’re saying since he wasn’t driving the judge would probably accept some sort of diversion program and suspend the charges (pending completion.)

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u/ZHicks2121 The real Zach Hicks 2d ago

Yeah still a DUI, likely gets him suspended next season

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u/funktacious 2d ago

Almost certainly only the 3 game minimum unless new details come out.

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u/LuciusLuscinia 2d ago

Sorta depends on the state, not familiar with Indiana law though.

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u/LameysDurbanPoison 2d ago

Which is beautiful. Excellent.

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u/Psyren1317 2d ago

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u/Dependent-Target-272 2d ago

love it! Now that Center is sorted, the oline depth isn't bad.

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u/SirSmeagol Alec "already mossing DBs" Pierce 2d ago

I do think it’s kinda risky going in with only 3T - counting Goncalves as the swing tackle - but that must mean they think highly of Farmer and Tucker at Guard.

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u/SirSmeagol Alec "already mossing DBs" Pierce 2d ago

Nevermind on their insta post Tenuta is listed as a member of the 53

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u/TheIntrepid1 2d ago

The TE list looks great

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u/funktacious 2d ago

Even better when you consider Mallory will probably come back at some point (at which point my guess is a d-lineman gets the axe)

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u/Psyren1317 2d ago

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u/Dependent-Target-272 2d ago

Surprised they kept 6 LB and Tillery, but who knows they may sign someone and cut him or a LB.

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u/CK4browsing 2d ago

Yeah this list will change before we even get to week one. There will be swaps with guys from other teams waivers.

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u/SirSmeagol Alec "already mossing DBs" Pierce 2d ago

They will definitely claim/sign another CB. Maybe even hoping that Kenneth Harris makes it through waivers.

Tillery/Chambers/T.Smith are the most likely cut candidates imo.

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u/DirectTV_AndrewLuck Happy Neard 2d ago

Happy to see Burks made it.

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u/scobro828 2d ago

Yes. I think with Burks and McGowan they have a great pair for the future.

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u/frequentbedwetter1 2d ago

We'll see if he sticks. I've a feeling they would've gone with Coleman Owen if not for the concussion.

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u/cerealonmytie 2d ago

Daniel Scott gone. End of an era.

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u/asmishler23 2d ago

Did they forget to designate something for Tenuta? I don't see cut or IR for him.

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u/froggycbl4 2d ago

hes not cut yet bc hes on the team for cam taylor britts one game suspension

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u/Large-Growth-7390 2d ago

How did Edwards make this roster

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u/ZHicks2121 The real Zach Hicks 2d ago

Gunner on punt coverage

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u/Large-Growth-7390 2d ago

A lot of hopes here but hope we can get Harris back on the PS and for Ward and Sauce to stay healthy especially week one without Taylor-Britt. The Ravens could really do some damage if we stay in man.

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u/Active-Limit-9038 2d ago

Henry is going to have a field day with these LBs.

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u/CK4browsing 2d ago

I'm not so sure about that...

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u/Comprehensive_Log173 Indianapolis Colts 2d ago

Good luck to Grupe. This isn't a ti Spencer, I just like em both acknowledge it was probably a tough decision. Although Spencer kicked better late and probably won the job within the last week or so

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u/J6700 Earl Grey 2d ago

So who's our depth/swing tackle?

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u/user78804180 2d ago

Luke Tenulta. They kept Tucker, not sure if he can kick out

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u/TheLivingMeme-olith Disco Luck 2d ago

Tucker’s gotta be like, 52 or 53. have to think he’s gone, once they make a waiver claim or two

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u/Undersized_Eggplant 2d ago

Tucker is a good back uo guard, he just shouldnt be center

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u/J6700 Earl Grey 2d ago

Ya I was surprised to see Tenuta cut

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u/Always_Compete 2d ago

Goncalves I would reckon . Kick him out and slide farmer in

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u/asmishler23 2d ago edited 2d ago

I'm guessing they really love Farmer so the idea of moving Gons outside and putting Farmer in was more enticing than rostering an extra tackle.

Edit: nevermind Tenuta made it.

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u/zucchinilover Jimmy from the Colts 2d ago

Yeah between Farmer, Tucker, Van Pran-Granger none of them have ever played tackle as far as I am aware.

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u/Kwall60 Indianapolis Colts 2d ago

I would think they would move goncalves to tackle then slot in farmer at guard

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u/zucchinilover Jimmy from the Colts 2d ago

That would make sense actually you are probably right.

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u/justhereforthemuktuk 2d ago

Farmer played some RT in preseason.

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u/Undersized_Eggplant 2d ago

Im shocked they let westbrook go but they must have seen enough from Burks to take his spot

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u/SirSmeagol Alec "already mossing DBs" Pierce 2d ago

Wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up on our PS ideally together with one of Gould or Owen.

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u/Undersized_Eggplant 1d ago

If he doesn't get poached thatd be awesome!

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u/BillyNitehammer Blue 2d ago

Traded for Wooden aaannnddd he’s gone.

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u/Active-Limit-9038 2d ago

But Zaire is gone, so that trade is still a net positive.

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u/BillyNitehammer Blue 2d ago

Touché

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u/Undersized_Eggplant 2d ago

Had to make sure we had room for Gumbs and Curry, id keep the rookies too. This rookie class could be Ballards best draft

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u/BillyNitehammer Blue 2d ago

Pumped for those 2. Haven’t heard much about Haulcy in a couple of weeks and Allen missed a lot of camp. We need the rookies to step up.

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u/Undersized_Eggplant 2d ago

Haulcy has missed a few practices for precautionary reasons. Him and Bynum are gonna get so many turnovers.

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u/boogermcboogerface 2d ago

Would have kept him over tillery

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u/Lithium1978 33-0 2d ago

Id be shocked if Tillery is here by the end of the week. We will probably make a few more moves.

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u/Lithium1978 33-0 2d ago

Both Owen and Gould are gone. I guess that means Dulin is returning kicks and punts.

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u/JohnnyC300 COLTS 2d ago

I think they are still hoping Burks can help out there. He was... meh at it in preseason. Hope springs eternal though. I suspect Dulin will be getting more game snaps than we think.

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u/Lithium1978 33-0 1d ago

Burks seems capable of returning kicks. I would not trust him with punts yet.

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u/CK4browsing 2d ago

Owen isn't gone, he's on IR.

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u/Lithium1978 33-0 1d ago

Well yeah but he's gone for at least 4 weeks right? So right now we only have Dulin and Downs to return punts.

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u/CK4browsing 1d ago

Oh yeah while Owen is out. I thought you meant you thought he was cut.

Yeah hard telling who they are going to put out there for punts. They might try getting Burks out there if he starts showing more improvement in practice the next two weeks. Otherwise probably Dulin.

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u/grapplerone Indianapolis Colts 2d ago

The 53 man roster is in Alphabetical order!

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u/TisFury Blue 2d ago

Man, feels like they skimped on offense. Only 8 OL and didn't take an extra TE or RB over the minimum 3. All so JTT can continue to play the invisible man.

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u/Dependent-Target-272 2d ago

I'm sure they will store a RB on the practice squad like Ulysses or Castle and Mallory will be back in 4-6 weeks

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u/Lt_DanTaylorIII Big Q 2d ago

Tenuta made the team - so 9 OL

They have 4 TEs (your forgetting Mallory)

Bentley will be a practice squad call up when needed like last year

Not much of your comment is accurate except that JT hasn’t shown much (besides some special teams)

Not to mention it’ll be a day or 2 before the actual 53 man roster is nailed down

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u/TisFury Blue 2d ago

Tenuta made the team - so 9 OL

The Offense/Defense lists posted down thread didn't have him but did have 53 total so I guess there was the screwup? If you're right that's more in line with what I would have expected.

They have 4 TEs (your forgetting Mallory)

"Making the team" on IR is meaningless until they show they'll drop someone to activate you.

Bentley will be a practice squad call up when needed like last year

Well yeah, assuming nobody picks him up. You could say that about anyone on the practice squad.

None of which changes my point that I think most prognosticators did not have them keeping 11 DL and a 27/23 D/O split. It was just a bit surprising is all, no need to get pissy about it.

You're absolutely right that its all subject to change over the next couple of days.

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u/Bubmack 2d ago

11 DLs…that seems like a lot

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u/Mickeydsislife 2d ago

Pretty much JTT making it off draft pick value 

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u/LuciusLuscinia 2d ago

At least he was visible on some tape in the last game.

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u/AkFrosty1 2d ago

Blake Freeland is final gone. Thank you lord.

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u/Grogu_Din 2d ago

Did we cut Mallory bc of the injury?

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u/asmishler23 2d ago

IR and designated to return.

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u/TheForkisTrash Clean it up 2d ago

He is on IR.

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u/YeezusMoses Hot Rod 2d ago

I’m really liking the RB stable. A lot of potential behind JT.

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u/immortald0g 2d ago

Blake Grupe will find a home. The rest won't play an regular season nfl game.

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u/MentionOld6694 2d ago

JJ Stankevitz. I wonder what his nickname was growing up.

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u/Bubmack 2d ago

Itzy

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u/HerlihyBoy17 2d ago

That’s very generous.

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u/Connect_Asparagus876 2d ago

Be glad when this Mo Cox era is done 

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u/Dependent-Target-272 2d ago

He's elite at run blocking.....

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u/yourenotmydad22 Indianapolis Colts 2d ago

How in the actual fuck did Riley get QB2 after 3 straight dumpster fire performances.

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u/Deep_Negotiation443 2d ago

It’s the roster, not the depth chart. They haven’t announced who’s QB2

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u/5downinthepark Jimmy from the Colts 2d ago

Right, unless JT has been demoted to third string pretty safe to assume this has no bearing on the depth chart.

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u/yourenotmydad22 Indianapolis Colts 2d ago

Depth chart is on ESPN

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u/Psyren1317 2d ago

Thats not accurate considering it has NWI, Gould, and Freeland all listed, all of whom didn’t make the roster

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u/sir_eazy_e 2d ago

ESPN usually gets everything wrong. I think it’s in alphabetical order right now though

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u/Deep_Negotiation443 2d ago

How would ESPN have a depth chart before the colts release it…?

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u/coheed33cambria 2d ago

Yeah not everyone on this list made the team

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u/scobro828 2d ago

Alphabetical order.

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u/Spaniard100x Indianapolis Colts 2d ago

Who says he’s QB2?

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u/Buttcrush1 2d ago

Because he outplayed AR all camp