Colts announce official initial 53-man active roster
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Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts finalized their 53-man roster, retaining quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr., and Riley Leonard, while cutting backup Easton Stick.
- Rookie running back Seth McGowan earned the second-string spot behind Jonathan Taylor, with DJ Giddens securing the third running back role despite limited preseason action.
- The wide receiver group includes rookies and veterans like Alec Pierce, Keenan Allen, and Deion Burks, with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Anthony Gould released; several players were placed on injured reserve.
- On defense, rookies George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry made the roster, with veterans like Jerry Tillery retained despite mixed preseason performances; notable cuts include Colby Wooden.
- Special teams saw Spencer Shrader earn the kicking job over Blake Grupe, while punter Rigoberto Sanchez and long snapper Luke Rhodes remain fixtures on the roster.
