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.

Indy faces a March 4-cut deadline and a tight 53-man roster puzzle. With Blake Freeland sidelined, tackle depth is unsettled and Luke Tenuta looms as a waiver-wire candidate to backfill. Linebacker spots hinge on Jaylon Carlies’ health, while the cornerback and safety rooms remain fiercely competitive between Samuel Womack III, Johnathan Edwards, Chris Lammons and Daniel Scott. At running back and nose tackle, Tyler Goodson’s injury and a Nos. 1-2 war up front push the Colts to chase late additions via waivers. The outcome will shape early-season depth charts and fantasy upside across multiple Colts positions.

The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for training camp with a notably healthy roster, as confirmed by GM Chris Ballard. Notably, no players are expected to begin on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, which is a significant boost for the team.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson will be on the field for the first practice, although the team plans to manage his throwing volume carefully. Linebacker Zaire Franklin, who had offseason ankle surgery, isn't starting on the PUP list, indicating he could return to practice sooner than expected. This also bodes well for Jaylon Carlies, who underwent shoulder surgery and missed both OTAs and minicamp.