Colts sign Carl Lawson to practice squad ahead of Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have signed defensive end Carl Lawson to their practice squad ahead of Week 5 of the NFL season. Lawson's addition comes as the Colts make a corresponding move by releasing tight end Kenny Fletcher. Lawson, a former fourth-round pick, has played 90 games in his career, including stints with the Bengals, Jets, and most recently, the Ravens. He brings experience and a career total of 32 sacks to the Colts' roster.
- •Colts sign Carl Lawson to their practice squad on October 7, 2026.
- •Kenny Fletcher released to create space for Lawson.
- •Lawson played one game for the Ravens last season.
- •He has 135 tackles and 32 sacks in his career.
- •Lawson previously played for the Bengals and Jets.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign DE Carl Lawson to their practice squad
"The Colts have added a veteran defensive end ahead of Week 5.
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