Colts trim to 53 ahead of the Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline, moving from 91 players while designating Jaylon Carlies to return from IR. They released and waived a wide mix of veterans and depth pieces, then set up for free-agent pickups and a 16-man practice squad built largely from their own waived players. Fantasy players should watch for shifts at tight end, linebacker, and wide receiver as the Colts retool their upside bets.

Key Young Colts targets to monitor include Jelani Woods stepping into a larger tight-end role behind Hayden Hurst if the offense leans heavier on two-TE sets, and lurking depth options like Ajou Ajou, Austin Ajiake, and Ulysses Bentley IV on the RB/WR mix. These adjustments will influence Week 1 allocations and sneaky streamer opportunities.