Jimmy Morrissey, the Colts’ No. 65, is absolutely battling to stick in the NFL right now. This guy, who stands at 6-4 and weighs 305 pounds, is entering his third year in the league out of Pittsburgh, and his journey has been a wild one already.
Morrissey’s Gritty NFL Path
Forget easy street, Morrissey’s tenure with the Colts has been anything but smooth. Last summer, he was waived by the Giants late in training camp. But he’s got grit, right? The Colts snagged him for their practice squad after Week 2, which felt like a second chance. Then, in December, they cut him from the practice squad, only to bring him back a week later. Talk about a roller coaster! This guy’s been fighting for every inch, every single day.
Three Snaps and a Tight Roster Battle
What did that fight get him last season? Morrissey was eventually elevated from the practice squad for one game, a Week 17 matchup against Jacksonville. He hit the field for exactly three special teams snaps in that game. That’s it. Now, looking ahead to 2026, the Colts desperately need to figure out their backup center situation behind Tanor Bortolini. But here’s the kicker: early signs point to Dalton Tucker as the favorite for that role. Morrissey is definitely in the mix, sure, but he’s battling against Tucker and a couple of UDFAs, Geno VanDeMark and Josh Kreutz, for practice squad spots, too. The one thing he has going for him is his NFL experience dating back to 2021. That could be a key differentiator in this tight competition.
With training camp just around the corner, Morrissey has a monumental challenge ahead. Can his grind and NFL background push him past the competition and earn him a solid spot, or will he be on the outside looking in again? This is a do-or-die summer for No. 65.
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