Saints and Jets claim former Indianapolis Colts players off waivers

Two players released by the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL roster cutdown process have joined new organizations via waiver claims. Defensive tackle Colby Wooden was claimed by the New Orleans Saints, while kicker Blake Grupe was claimed by the New York Jets. The move follows the Colts' decision to prioritize Jerry Tillery for depth at nose tackle and select Spencer Shrader as the team's kicker. During his time with Indianapolis, Grupe was considered a steady contributor throughout the preseason and the latter half of the previous year. Meanwhile, the Colts addressed their own roster needs by claiming defensive back Kapena Gushiken from the Philadelphia Eagles. All transactions were finalized on August 31, 2026, as teams finalized their rosters following the preseason.

• 6:14 PMYahoo Sports — 2 Colts roster cuts claimed on waivers, joining new teams