Two former Indianapolis Colts players got new gigs right after cutdown day, and man, some teams just made out big. Defensive tackle Colby Wooden is officially heading to the New Orleans Saints, and kicker Blake Grupe is off to the New York Jets. It’s early in the season, and these waiver claims are always wild cards.
Wooden’s Versatility Is a Gift for the Saints
This move with Colby Wooden is a head-scratcher for anyone watching the Colts. Seriously, his release was a total surprise! Wooden brings such a versatile skill set to a defensive front. We’re talking about a guy who can play across multiple gaps, which is huge for disrupting offenses. Not only that, he impacts both the run game and the pass game. That kind of two-way threat is incredibly valuable, especially for a team looking to shore up their D-line. The Colts, instead, decided to prioritize Jerry Tillery for additional depth behind Grover Stewart at nose tackle. But for the Saints? They just got themselves a serious player ready to make an impact.
Grupe Gets a Fresh Start with the Jets
Blake Grupe, meanwhile, is off to the New York Jets. He definitely had his moments this preseason, with some ups and downs, but overall, the guy was steady throughout the summer, including those training camp practices. Let’s not forget, he was perfect in the second half of last year. Ultimately, it was Spencer Shrader’s preseason surge that won him the kicking job with the Colts. But now Grupe has a new shot with the Jets. Every kicker knows how big a clean slate can be, and you gotta think he’s fired up to prove himself.
As the season gets rolling, it’s gonna be interesting to watch these guys prove their worth in new uniforms. Wooden joining the Saints is a huge get for their defensive front, and Grupe landing with the Jets gives him another shot to show what he can do under pressure. You know both those teams are stoked for their new additions.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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