Colts consider cornerback, defensive tackle, offensive line on waiver wire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to target three key positions on the waiver wire following roster cutdown day on August 27. With concerns regarding their cornerback depth, especially after Mekhi Blackmon was waived, they may seek to enhance this group. Additionally, uncertainty surrounds the defensive tackle spot, with potential roster cuts looming for Jerry Tillery and Derrick Nnadi. The offensive line also raises questions, as backup center options Dalton Tucker and Jimmy Morrissey have not been consistent, highlighting a need for depth improvements. Waiver claims can be submitted starting on August 28.
- •Colts face roster cutdown on August 27.
- •Team's cornerback depth has been exposed in preseason.
- •Defensive tackle position could be thinned by potential cuts.
- •Offensive line depth remains a concern heading into Week 1.
- •Waiver claims for released players start August 28.
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Colts roster cuts who could be claimed on waivers by another team
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — 3 players for Colts to target on waiver wire after roster cutdowns
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — 3 positions Colts could target on waiver wire post-roster cutdown day
"Following roster cutdown day on Sunday, there are three positions that the Colts could look to add to on the waiver wire.
"These three former Colts who were released during roster cutdowns could be claimed on waivers by another team.
"Here are three players for the Indianapolis Colts to target on waivers following roster cutdowns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:33 PM3 Colts roster cuts who could be claimed on waivers by another team
These three former Colts who were released during roster cutdowns could be claimed on waivers by another team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 11:04 AM3 players for Colts to target on waiver wire after roster cutdowns
Here are three players for the Indianapolis Colts to target on waivers following roster cutdowns.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 4:22 PM3 positions Colts could target on waiver wire post-roster cutdown day
Following roster cutdown day on Sunday, there are three positions that the Colts could look to add to on the waiver wire.
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