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Johnathan Edwards earns spot on Indianapolis Colts 53-man roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

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Summary

The Indianapolis Colts finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday ahead of the league's 6 p.m. deadline. Among the players retained is defensive back Johnathan Edwards, who enters his second season with the organization. Edwards appeared in 14 games for Indianapolis last season, recording 26 total tackles while starting five contests. He joins a cornerback group that includes Sauce Gardner, Jaylon Jones, Justin Walley, and Charvarius Ward Sr. The current roster remains subject to change as the front office processes potential waiver claims from league-wide cuts on Monday. The team's initial lineup includes three quarterbacks, nine offensive linemen, and eleven defensive linemen.

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•Johnathan Edwards secured one of five available spots for cornerbacks on the active roster.
•The Indianapolis Colts submitted their initial 53-man roster by the Sunday evening deadline.
•Edwards recorded 26 total tackles during his 14 appearances for the team last season.
•The franchise will continue to process league-wide waiver claims throughout Monday.
•The roster currently features 53 players across offense, defense, and special teams.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Former Sycamore Johnathan Edwards earns spot on Colts 53-man roster

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Former Indiana State Sycamore standout Johnathan Edwards was among the final 53 players on the Indianapolis Colts season-opening roster, announced Sunday night at the NFL’s 6 p.m. deadline. Edwards was one of five cornerbacks listed on the roster, as reported by Colts.com. He joins Sauce Gardner, Jaylon Jones, Justin Walley, Charvarius Ward Sr. This will be Edwards’ second season with the ...
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