Colts Make Final Cuts, Form 53-Man Roster
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Key Points:
- The Indianapolis Colts finalized their 53-man roster for the 2026 season, keeping four quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson Sr., and Easton Stick, with uncertainty remaining about the Week 1 backup and third emergency QB roles.
- The team addressed preseason snapping issues by trading for center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger from Buffalo, a 2024 fifth-round pick and experienced starter at Georgia.
- Undrafted linebacker Tahj Chambers made the roster, likely contributing primarily on special teams, while notable roster decisions included cutting former starter Colby Wooden in favor of veteran Jerry Tillery on the defensive line.
- The Colts maintained depth across key positions, including 14 wide receivers and 16 offensive linemen, with some players placed on injured reserve such as Will Mallory and Coleman Owen.
- Special teams and secondary units saw strategic roster choices, including carrying four safeties and managing Cam Taylor-Britt's one-game suspension at the start of the season.
