The Indianapolis Colts just pulled a quick trigger on their cornerback room, announcing they’ve signed free agent Kenneth Harris this week. This move comes hot on the heels of Harris being waived by the Patriots, proving how fast things can change in the NFL.
Kenneth Harris Rolls Into Indy
Harris isn’t new to NFL camps this year; he was just with the Patriots for their offseason program and training camp until they cut him earlier this week. He joined New England as an undrafted free agent, but clearly caught someone’s eye in Indy. This dude has some college experience, racking up 59 career games and 29 starts between Oklahoma State from 2023-25 and Arkansas State from 2020-22. He’s got a stat line that shows he can play: 113 tackles, 61.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 28 passes defensed, and three interceptions. That’s a solid resume for a guy looking to make an impact.
Blackmon’s Quick Exit Is a Head-Scratcher
But for Harris to get in, someone had to go, and that someone is cornerback Mekhi Blackmon. This is a bit of a head-scratcher because the Colts literally acquired Blackmon via trade with the Vikings almost exactly one year ago today. He’s played 32 career games, with 14 starts, splitting his time between the Colts in 2025 and the Vikings in 2023-24. Blackmon put up 105 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, 15 passes defensed, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery. Not a bad set of numbers, but clearly not enough to keep his spot in Indianapolis.
It’s a tough business, man. One minute you’re traded for, the next you’re out. The Colts are clearly trying to shore up their secondary depth, betting on what Harris brings to the table right now. Gotta see how this plays out for their defense as the regular season gets going.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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