Colts explore veteran signings after slow start to season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts, currently 0-2 in the season, are considering signing three veteran pass rushers: Carl Lawson, Preston Smith, and David Ojabo. After a loss to the Baltimore Ravens and an overtime defeat by the Kansas City Chiefs, the team is seeking to improve its performance. The Colts have now lost nine consecutive games over two seasons and are looking to add depth on defense, especially with Alec Pierce on injured reserve. They conducted workouts with the three players on September 23, 2026.
- •Colts begin season 0-2 following losses to Ravens and Chiefs.
- •Team lost nine straight games over two seasons.
- •Alec Pierce out for an extended period, increasing need for playmakers.
- •Colts worked out Carl Lawson, Preston Smith, and David Ojabo on September 23.
- •No signings made as of the end of the workout.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Colts Consider Signing 3 Veteran Playmakers
"The Indianapolis Colts are going to start showing off a serious sense of urgency. They’ve begun the season 0-2, with a bad loss to the Baltimore Ravens (41-23) followed by an overtime defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. After an 8-2 start to last season, the Colts have now lost nine consecutive […] The post Colts Consider Signing 3 Veteran Playmakers appeared first on HEAVY.
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