The Indianapolis Colts are bringing up two players from their practice squad for Sunday’s Week 8 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team officially announced Saturday that cornerback Johnathan Edwards and defensive end Carl Lawson are getting the call to the game-day roster. This isn’t just a routine move, folks, it shows exactly where the team is feeling the pinch.
Cornerback Depth, Or Lack Thereof
Edwards, a cornerback, is stepping up to bolster the depth because the team is seriously thin at the position. Justin Walley is sidelined with a knee injury, and Cam Taylor-Britt is already on injured reserve. You know the starters are Charvari Ward, Sauce Gardner, and Kapena Gushiken, so it looks like Edwards’ main role will probably be on special teams. But man, you never want to see your depth this tested this early in the season.
Pass Rush Needs Reinforcements
On the defensive end, Lawson is coming up to add to the pass rush rotation. Why? Because Arden Key and Micheal Clemons are both still stuck on injured reserve. You need fresh legs to get after the quarterback, and with those two out, the rotation absolutely needs some help. Getting Lawson onto the field could be a huge lift for a unit that’s been working hard.
Fresh Legs, First Action
Here’s the kicker: neither Edwards nor Lawson has actually seen any game action this season. This will be their first real taste of NFL action in 2026 if they get on the field. Teams can elevate players from the practice squad up to three times, so the Colts are using one of those precious spots on these guys. It’s all hands on deck for the Colts this Sunday against the Jaguars. With so many key defensive guys banged up, keeping these practice squad guys ready to roll is huge. Let’s see if Edwards and Lawson can step up and make some noise when they hit the field!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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