Colts sign Anthony Walker Jr. to their practice squad, reuniting with a veteran LB who contributed heavily during his time in Indianapolis. Walker joins a depth chart anchored by Zaire Franklin, with Bachie expected to vie for snaps beside him. The move follows Colt’s prior waiver claims and signals Ballard’s continued emphasis on linebacker experience behind a relatively green core.

Walker’s latest stint includes stints with Cleveland, Miami, and Tampa Bay, capped by 68 tackles and an interception last season. His addition adds seasoned depth as Indianapolis cultivates a rotation behind Franklin, while younger veterans Segun Olubi and Cameron McGrone provide additional upside and cover behind Muma, Olubi, and Bachie as the season unfolds.

Joe Bachie, undrafted in 2020, locked in with the Indianapolis Colts on the 53-man roster, continuing a career that has seen him survive stints with four NFL teams. His persistence—surviving through Saints, Eagles and Bengals stops before landing in Indy—highlights the value of depth linebackers and special-teams contributions for roster-building in today’s NFL.

Across four teams, Bachie has carved out a role as a reliable inside linebacker and core special-teams player. The Colts’ final roster move gives him another opportunity to contribute, particularly on kick- and punt-return coverage. Fantasy managers in deeper IDP leagues should track his snaps and tackles early, as rotational availability and special-teams roles can translate into meaningful tackle counts when opportunity arises.

Joe Bachie, a former linebacker for Michigan State, showcased his skills during the NFL preseason as he made a remarkable interception for the Indianapolis Colts in their recent game against the Baltimore Ravens. This crucial play took place in the red zone, effectively thwarting the Ravens’ scoring opportunity. Bachie, now in his sixth NFL season, is determined to secure a spot on the Colts roster after previously spending time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals.