Indianapolis Colts release defensive tackle Colby Wooden during final roster cuts
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:48 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts are releasing defensive tackle Colby Wooden as the team nears final roster cutdowns. The move comes months after Indianapolis acquired Wooden from the Green Bay Packers in a March trade involving linebacker Zaire Franklin. During his time with the Colts, Wooden participated in 72 snaps across three preseason games. Wooden, a 2023 fourth-round draft pick, previously started 16 games for the Green Bay Packers during the 2025 season where he logged 50 tackles and three quarterback hits. He will now enter the open market as a free agent or be subject to waiver claims. The Packers have since solidified their linebacker corps with Franklin, who serves as a team captain.
- •Indianapolis is releasing Colby Wooden during final roster cutdowns.
- •The Colts originally acquired Wooden in a trade for Zaire Franklin in March.
- •Wooden recorded 50 tackles while starting 16 games for the Green Bay Packers in 2025.
- •Wooden participated in 72 defensive snaps throughout the current preseason.
- •The veteran defensive tackle is now available to other NFL teams via waivers or free agency.
- 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Chris Ballard defends Zaire Franklin trade after Colts release Colby Wooden
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Why Colts released DT Colby Wooden, acquired in trade for Zaire Franklin
- 5:28 PMYahoo Sports — Colts releasing veteran DT acquired from Packers in Zaire Franklin trade
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers officially win the Zaire Franklin-Colby Wooden trade
"The Colts traded Pro Bowl LB Zaire Franklin for Colby Wooden, then released Wooden. GM Chris Ballard defends deal by pointing to competition
"The Colts are waiving DT Colby Wooden, the key return in the Zaire Franklin trade, after a disappointing preseason and crowded depth chart
"Remember Colby Wooden? The Colts are releasing the veteran defensive tackle during final cuts.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:48 AMChris Ballard defends Zaire Franklin trade after Colts release Colby Wooden
The Colts traded Pro Bowl LB Zaire Franklin for Colby Wooden, then released Wooden. GM Chris Ballard defends deal by pointing to competition
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 9:58 PMWhy Colts released DT Colby Wooden, acquired in trade for Zaire Franklin
The Colts are waiving DT Colby Wooden, the key return in the Zaire Franklin trade, after a disappointing preseason and crowded depth chart
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:28 PMColts releasing veteran DT acquired from Packers in Zaire Franklin trade
Remember Colby Wooden? The Colts are releasing the veteran defensive tackle during final cuts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:25 PMGreen Bay Packers officially win the Zaire Franklin-Colby Wooden trade
The Indianapolis Colts will waive defensive lineman Colby Wooden on Sunday
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