A Colts roster vacancy opened when Jaylon Jones was placed on injured reserve, leaving Indianapolis at 52 players ahead of Week 2 with Denver on the horizon. The team has not filled the spot yet, but has already bolstered cornerback depth by elevating Chris Lammons and adding Ulysess Bentley for depth and special-teams value.

With Ward sidelined by concussion protocols, cornerback depth is the obvious target, and Lammons—familiar with Lou Anarumo’s system—looks like the most likely fit. A linebacker addition remains a possibility, as the club has brought in bodies for workouts since training camp. The move could come Monday or Tuesday to maximize practice reps before the third game.

Colts finalize a 17-man practice squad after cuts, anchored by returning depth players and two notable taxi-squad additions. The new taxi pair are Ben Nikkel from Washington and Tyler Scott from Chicago, while the rest return in depth roles at LB, RB, OL, CB, TE, DE, DT, S and WR.

Ajiake, Bentley IV, Herbert, Johnson, Lammons, Mang, McKeon, Nikkel, and Scott headline the roster, with additional depth pieces shaping Indy’s Week 1 plans as injuries and matchups unfold.

Jaguars study the waiver wire after final cuts, targeting six players at WR and CB who could boost Jacksonville’s depth. The group includes Chris Lammons, Courtney Jackson, Simi Fehoko, Myles Bryant, KJ Osborn, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Cornelius Johnson. Waiver priority, four-year experience rules, and the possibility of immediate roster moves shape the plan as Gladstone refines the roster.

With receivers needing more bite and the secondary needing depth, Jacksonville weighs proven help and upside options who could contribute quickly. The strategy centers on bolstering nickel/slot coverage and adding a big-bodied target for Liam Coen’s system, while leveraging any veteran presence to stabilize the depth chart and fantasy relevance alike.

Colts preseason finale vs. Bengals offered crisp roster signals and a handful of standout performers. Will Mallory solidified TE4 duties ahead of Jelani Woods, while Luke Tenuta grabbed the final tackle spot at right tackle. Adetomiwa Adebawore dominated as the fourth DT, with Cam McGrone and Austin Ajiake earlier earning starting linebacker reps alongside Joe Bachie. Laquon Treadwell exploded for 116 yards on six catches, and Isaiah Land flashed pass-rush punch. Riley Leonard was efficient through the air, and the unit overall posted a clean, low-penalty game.

Defensively, run-stopping remains a work in progress when Buckner or Grover Stewart aren’t on the field, a reminder that the Colts will lean on a versatile, blitz-happy style under Anarumo. The depth pieces at cornerback and wide receiver are still sorting out roster spots as the Colts weigh seven-defensive-back looks or heavy coverage schemes. Fantasy angles tilt toward Mallory, Treadwell, Land, and the DL/LB depth, with a keen eye on how the 53-man decisions shake out for Week 1.

Colts Week 2 preseason versus Green Bay highlighted Indianapolis’ depth and some standout performers according to Pro Football Focus. Chris Lammons led the way with an 88.4 grade, delivering two pressures and a sack as a blitzer and showing solid coverage with three pass breakups. Jelani Woods followed at 86.7, drawing heavy targets (six) and contributing as a blocker on seven plays, even though he gained just 22 receiving yards. Tyler Warren (85.9) secured a 25-yard catch and flashed as a potential explosive target, while Luke Tenuta (85.7) stepped in at right tackle after injuries to Braden Smith and Blake Freeland, posting favorable marks in the run game and pass protection. Anthony Gould (85.2) served as a reliable option with three catches for 30 yards, including a long gain negated by a penalty. On the negative side, Adetomiwa Adebawore (29.8) showed some address, but struggled in the run game, and Marcus Haynes (38.8) faced difficulties in run defense. PFF cautions that grading is only one tool, but these marks shape roster discussions and fantasy angle considerations as Colts navigate their depth chart.