INDIANAPOLIS —
The local kid might have Indy’s return job while the former Hoosier is gone.
On Saturday, the Colts trimmed their roster to 53 by waiving seventh-round draft pick Ray Fisher, the Indiana alum, undrafted free agent Brandon James and receiver Sam Giguere — making Devin Moore, the clear winner, in the competition for the return job.
Moore, a free agent from Wyoming, impressed coaches with a brilliant effort on both kickoff and punt returns in the Colts’ second preseason game. The running back also showed good burst when he carried the ball.
Colts coach Jim Caldwell and team president Bill Polian were not available following the announcement though Moore, Fisher, James and Giguere battled throughout the preseason for the only unclaimed position on the team.
None of the moves came as a surprise though the Colts made a last-minute trade to pick up third-year defensive back Justin Tryon. The Colts sent an undisclosed draft pick to the Washington Redskins to acquire Tryon, who has played in 29 career games since Washington selected him in the fourth round of the 2008 draft.
Indy wanted depth in a secondary that has already seen six players go down with season-ending injuries including veteran safety Jamie Silva and third-round pick Kevin Thomas, a cornerback.
The Colts did cut three players who spent time on last season’s roster — Giguere, defensive end Ervin Baldwin and receivers Taj Smith. They also cut offensive lineman Adam Terry, one of the two veteran free agents the Colts added during the offseason. The other, Andy Alleman, was cut during training camp.
And the Colts again decided to keep only two quarterbacks — Peyton Manning and Curtis Painter — after cutting Tom Brandstater.
The other players waived were defensive backs Danny Gorrer, Ashton Hall, Terrail Lambert, Mike Newton, Glenn Sharpe and Terrell Skinner; offensive linemen Chris Marinelli, Adrian Martinez and James Williams; defensive linemen John Chick and Marlon Favorite; running backs Javarris James and Allen Patrick; tight end Colin Cloherty; linebacker Vuna Tuihalamaka and receiver Blair White.
Teams can sign eight players to the practice squad starting Sunday.
Colts
Related Photos
-
Indianapolis Colts running back Devin Moore (45) runs out of the tackle attempt of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback David Jones during the first quarter Thursday in Indianapolis. John Sommers II / The Associated Press
Discussion
Moore survives Colts' cuts
Indianapolis native remains on roster; 23 others do not
- Colts
-
-
George Bremer: In with Orton, out of Luck?
There really is no offseason anymore in the National Football League.
The Indianapolis Colts haven’t played a game since Jan. 1, but look at all the headlines they’ve generated since that date. -
Mathis, Freeney making strides in shift to OLB
Late in Wednesday’s practice at the Indianapolis Colts training facility, outside linebacker Robert Mathis backpedaled into the end zone, shadowing tight end Coby Fleener on a wheel route.
When the ball was thrown, Mathis broke first and knocked the pass harmlessly to the ground. His defensive teammates were quick to surround him in celebration. -
Colts QB coach: Luck already impressing
Andrew Luck was some 2,300 miles away from the Indianapolis Colts’ practice facility on Wednesday. But the former Stanford star still was a major topic of conversation on the final day of this week’s organized team activities.
-
Former Arabian prepares for Pac-12 championships, cheers Luck
Stanford sophomore Ellie McCardwell was in the training room with some of the Cardinal’s football players two weeks ago when the Indianapolis Colts selected university legend Andrew Luck with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
A two-time state champion in the pole vault at Pendleton Heights, McCardwell said she’ll never forget the reaction as Stanford athletes around the room cheered one of their own. -
Colts to hold camp at AU again
The Colts ended months of speculation Monday by announcing they will hold training camp at Anderson University this summer for the third straight year. Players are scheduled to report July 28, and the first practice will take place July 29.
-
Colts rookie Chapman just happy to be here
Not many players get excited about the mundane details of football. Not many openly hope to face double-team blockers. Not many play through serious injury. But Indianapolis Colts rookie Josh Chapman is not like many players.
-
George Bremer: Could T.Y. come to rescue?
T.Y. Hilton understands what it takes to build a football program from the ground up.
-
Luck improves on Day 2
The Indianapolis Colts don’t have much time with Andrew Luck this week, but they intend to make the most of it. A day after earning near universal praise for his ability to pick up and execute complex offensive terms, Luck was thrown another bagful of new concepts Saturday. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
-
New era dawns with Colts rookie camp
By the time owner Jim Irsay rolled up to the sideline driving a golf cart Friday afternoon, it was abundantly clear this was no ordinary rookie mini-camp for the Indianapolis Colts. ESPN and the NFL Network each sent reporters to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, and they were joined by about a dozen other reporters and photographers from various local media outlets. Everyone was on hand to get a glimpse of the future — the first on-field look at No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck.
-
Freeney adjusting to new OLB role
Dwight Freeney has been the subject of rampant offseason speculation.
With the Indianapolis Colts transitioning to a 3-4 defense, Freeney is slated to move from the defensive end position he’s played for the past 11 years back a few steps to outside linebacker. - More Colts Headlines
-
