Indianapolis Colts Roster Deadline Day Features Surprising Moves

The Indianapolis Colts finalized their 53-man roster on deadline day, which concluded at 6 p.m. EST on Sunday, revealing several surprising decisions. Among these was the release of defensive lineman Wooden, acquired in a trade for Pro Bowl linebacker Zaire Franklin, after just five months with the team.

In a notable trade, the Colts sent a sixth-round pick in 2027 to the Buffalo Bills for center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, addressing issues with backup snapping that had plagued the preseason. Additionally, wide receiver Keenan Allen was retained on the roster despite facing legal issues following an arrest on the same day. His experience was deemed valuable, especially with the absence of Michael Pittman Jr.

Another significant outcome was Spencer Shrader winning the kicking position over Blake Grupe, despite Grupe's higher accuracy during training camp. Shrader's perfect performance in the preseason, including two long field goals, secured his spot on the team.