The Indianapolis Colts aren’t wasting any time reshaping their roster, and a familiar face from the NFC West is on the move. Just days after trading defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, the Colts announced on Friday that they have signed defensive tackle Kevin Givens directly off the 49ers’ practice squad to fill that active roster spot.
Givens’ Past: From Practice Squad to Playoff Contender
This isn’t some rookie coming up. Givens has a real history on the field. He joined the 49ers way back in 2019 and has been a solid contributor, appearing in 71 regular season games and even hitting the field for nine playoff contests with that NFC West squad. While he was on their practice squad most recently, his stats show he can play: 106 tackles, 8.5 sacks, a forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries during his time in San Francisco. The Colts are clearly looking for someone who can step in immediately and contribute, and Givens has proven he can do it.
The Colts’ Busy Week: And Yeah, They Dealt With Our Hawks Too
This move for Givens wasn’t the only big transaction out of Indianapolis this week. The Colts have been busy, making multiple veteran trades. In another significant deal, Guard Quenton Nelson was dealt to the Seattle Seahawks. Yeah, you heard that right. Indianapolis is doing some serious retooling, replacing Nelson on their roster with offensive lineman Charlie Heck. It’s been a whirlwind for the Colts, shaking up their offensive and defensive lines all in the span of a few days.
It’s clear the Colts are making some aggressive moves to switch things up, bringing in Givens and Heck after trading away two established veterans. For Indianapolis, it’s all about finding that new rhythm and making these new pieces gel as the regular season grinds on. We’ll be keeping an eye on how these roster shuffles work out, especially with one of their big names now headed to the Emerald City.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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