Indianapolis Colts add defensive back Kapena Gushiken from waivers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts claimed defensive back Kapena Gushiken off waivers on August 31, 2026. This roster addition follows Gushiken's time with the Eagles earlier this year, where he participated in spring workouts and training camp after going undrafted. The Colts move to incorporate him into their defensive secondary as the team evaluates its current roster composition. Indianapolis must complete a corresponding transaction to clear a space for Gushiken on the active roster. No further details regarding the specific roster cut or internal move were immediately provided by the team following the announcement on the league's transaction wire.
- •Indianapolis claimed defensive back Kapena Gushiken off waivers on August 31, 2026.
- •Gushiken was previously with the Eagles during spring workouts and training camp.
- •The defensive back entered the NFL as an undrafted player this year.
- •Indianapolis must finalize a corresponding roster move to register the new player.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ballard details why Colts added Kapena Gushiken to 53-man roster
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Colts add DB Kapena Gushiken from waivers
"Following roster cutdowns, the Colts claimed Kapena Gushiken on waivers. Chris Ballard detailed the reasoning behind that move.
"Indianapolis has added a player through the waiver system.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:27 AMBallard details why Colts added Kapena Gushiken to 53-man roster
Following roster cutdowns, the Colts claimed Kapena Gushiken on waivers. Chris Ballard detailed the reasoning behind that move.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 6:44 PMColts add DB Kapena Gushiken from waivers
Indianapolis has added a player through the waiver system.
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