Colts waive cornerback Johnathan Edwards after Week 1 loss
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts announced the waiver of cornerback Johnathan Edwards following their Week 1 loss to the Ravens. Edwards, who was inactive for this game, made the Colts' 53-man roster as a rookie in 2025, contributing in 14 games and five starts. His performance showed inconsistency, including a high completion rate allowed during both the regular season and preseason. The decision to waive Edwards comes as the Colts announced the return of Cam Taylor-Britt from suspension, potentially impacting roster dynamics soon.
- •Johnathan Edwards waived after being inactive in Week 1.
- •He played 14 games and made five starts as a rookie.
- •Edwards allowed a 60% completion rate in preseason games.
- •Colts activated Cam Taylor-Britt following his suspension.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Colts sign former Sycamore Johnathan Edwards to practice squad
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Colts waive former Sycamore cornerback Johnathan Edwards
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Colts waive CB Johnathan Edwards
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Colts waive cornerback after Week 1 loss to Ravens
"Former Indiana State Sycamore standout Johnathan Edwards will remain a Colt. Indianapolis signed the second-year cornerback to the practice squad on Tuesday. Likewise, the NFL club released cornerback Robert Carter Jr. from its practice squad. Edwards, a 6-1, 201-pounder, spent Week 1 on the team's active roster but did not play. As a rookie in 2025, he made five starts and played in 14 games, ...
"Former Indiana State Sycamore Johnathan Edwards was waived Monday by the Indianapolis Colts. The move followed the Colts’ 41-23 loss at home to Baltimore in Sunday’s season opener. Edwards didn’t play against the Ravens, and was among six Colts players declared inactive for Week 1. Indianapolis promoted Kenneth Harris from the practice squad prior to the game, with Harris then occupying ...
"Following the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Ravens, Indianapolis waived a cornerback from the 53-man roster.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:11 PMColts sign former Sycamore Johnathan Edwards to practice squad
Former Indiana State Sycamore standout Johnathan Edwards will remain a Colt. Indianapolis signed the second-year cornerback to the practice squad on Tuesday. Likewise, the NFL club released cornerback Robert Carter Jr. from its practice squad. Edwards, a 6-1, 201-pounder, spent Week 1 on the team's active roster but did not play. As a rookie in 2025, he made five starts and played in 14 games, ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:48 AMColts waive former Sycamore cornerback Johnathan Edwards
Former Indiana State Sycamore Johnathan Edwards was waived Monday by the Indianapolis Colts. The move followed the Colts’ 41-23 loss at home to Baltimore in Sunday’s season opener. Edwards didn’t play against the Ravens, and was among six Colts players declared inactive for Week 1. Indianapolis promoted Kenneth Harris from the practice squad prior to the game, with Harris then occupying ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 8:32 PMColts waive CB Johnathan Edwards
The Indianapolis waived cornerback Johnathan Edwards on Monday, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:44 PMColts waive cornerback after Week 1 loss to Ravens
Following the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Ravens, Indianapolis waived a cornerback from the 53-man roster.
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