The Indianapolis Colts just dropped a pretty significant roster bomb, with tight end Carson Towt officially landing on injured reserve. That’s a tough break for the squad, and it immediately sets off a chain reaction across their lineup as they look to build out their roster.
New Faces Emerge as Colts Make Roster Moves
To fill some spots and bring in fresh blood, the Colts went out and signed three new guys. They grabbed offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, tight end Tyler Moore, and offensive tackle Trey Wedig. Mbaeteka is an interesting pickup; he’ll get a special exemption from the 90-man roster limit because he’s an international player, a designation that Bayron Matos also previously had. Mbaeteka has bounced around a bit already, having spent time with the Dolphins, Cardinals, Browns, Bears, and Giants. Moore was with the Giants briefly in camp this summer, and Wedig was on the Cardinals’ practice squad last year. You gotta wonder what they see in these guys to bring them in now.
Who’s Out? Waivers and the IR Shake-Up
To make room for these new additions, the Colts waved goodbye to wide receiver E.J. Horton Jr. and offensive tackle Bayron Matos. Matos had that international player exemption, which means they’re really moving pieces around here. And, of course, the big move that started it all: Carson Towt heading to injured reserve.
So what does all this mean? It’s a clear signal the Colts are not messing around when it comes to roster construction. With Towt out, they’re obviously looking hard at their tight end depth, and those two offensive tackle signings show they want to beef up the line. This early roster shuffling is all about finding the right pieces, and they just made some big bets on who those pieces might be. We’ll be watching how it plays out!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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