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USA Today
6 days ago
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Indianapolis Colts' 2025 UDFA profiles: TE Maximilian Mang
Indianapolis Colts' 2025 UDFA profiles: TE Maximilian Mang Let's take a closer look at each of the Colts' UDFAs. Up next is Syracuse tight end Maximilian Mang. In addition to their eight draft picks, the Indianapolis Colts have also signed 15 undrafted rookies after the 2025 NFL draft to add to their 91-man offseason roster. Just as we did with each of the eight draft selections, let's take a closer look at each of the Colts' UDFAs. Up next is Syracuse tight end Maximilian Mang. Maximilian Mang's profile Height: 6-7 Weight: 267 College profile Breaking down Indianapolis Colts' UDFA signing Mang is from Potsdam, Germany, and grew up playing volleyball, but transitioned to playing club football in the German Football League. As Joel Erickson of the Indy Star would write, Mang began as a wide receiver before transitioning to tight end. Mang would compete at various camps across the United States to get in front of college scouts, and he eventually landed at Syracuse. During five playing seasons at Syracuse, Mang would play 1,268 snaps on offense, the majority of which came on running plays as a blocker. Mng recorded just nine receptions during his career for 60 yards with one touchdown. As a blocker, his bread and butter, Mang ranked 26th among all tight ends last season in PFF's run-blocking grade. Also important to note, Mang played 626 career special teams snaps as well in college, most of which came on the kick return, punt coverage, and field goal units. Mang brings an impressive combination of size and athleticism to the Colts roster, but he still has developing to do, particularly in the passing game, where he'll have to gain more experience. He has been designated the Colts' International Pathway Player for this season, which allows the team to carry 91 players on the offseason roster and up to 17 players on the practice squad in-season, if the Colts choose to go that route. They said it Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds: 'Our college scouts had what would equate to PFA, a priority free agent, grade on him because he's a good blocker. Then the pro guys look at those guys too and after the draft – I hadn't seen him until that point and (was) like, 'Who do you guys want to get at tight end?' and they stack it and they said, 'That's where we want to go, right there.''
USA Today
16-05-2025
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- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts' updated safety depth chart after latest roster move
Indianapolis Colts' updated safety depth chart after latest roster move After the Indianapolis Colts waived Marcel Dabo, what does the safety depth chart now look like? After the Indianapolis Colts waived Marcel Dabo, what does the safety depth chart now look like? Dabo had been on the Colts' practice squad the last three seasons as an International Pathway Player (IPP). As a designated IPP, Dabo received an exemption to be on the practice squad, which allowed the Colts to carry 17 players instead of the usual 16. However, he was not eligible to be added to the 53-man roster at any point or elevated on gameday. This was strictly a developmental role. During his tenure, Dabo did not play any regular-season snaps. In the preseason, he played 114 on defense, according to PFF, making six tackles. Dabo once again received the IPP designation for the 2025 season prior to his release. So, moving on from Dabo may not impact the 53-man roster, but it further highlights the overall lack of depth at this position group. While we know that Cam Bynum and Nick Cross will be the starters, behind them are Rodney Thomas, Daniel Scott, who has missed his first two NFL seasons due to injuries, and potentially Hunter Wohler, if the Colts don't keep him at linebacker. With only four--or maybe five--safeties on the roster, an addition prior to training camp to at least boost the numbers very well could be in play. Indianapolis Colts safety depth chart after releasing Marcel Dabo
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Indianapolis Colts make three roster moves, bring back familiar face at defensive tackle
The Indianapolis Colts announced a trio of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, including bringing back a familiar face along the defensive line. The Indianapolis Colts claimed defensive tackle Eric Johnson off waivers after he had been released by the New England Patriots. Advertisement Johnson was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft. He was released during roster cutdowns last August and claimed on waivers at that time by the Patriots, where he spent the 2024 season. Johnson would appear in 11 games on defense and play 178 snaps. During that span, Johnson would record four pressures and had a below-average run defense grade by PFF's metrics. In Johnson's two seasons with the Colts in 2022 and 2023, he played 392 snaps, logging four pressures, while also not grading out well against the run. What other roster moves did the Indianapolis Colts make? Along with adding Johnson to the roster, the Colts waived safety Marcel Dabo. Dabo had been on the Colts' roster the previous three seasons as a designated International Pathway Player (IPP). Advertisement He had played 114 preseason snaps on defense during that span with six tackles and spent those seasons on the practice squad under the IPP exemption. The safety depth remains quite thin for the Colts. Behind Cam Bynum and Nick Cross on the depth chart are Rodney Thomas, Daniel Scott, and potentially Hunter Wohler, if he's not at linebacker. The last move that the Colts made was designating tight end Maximillian Mang as their new IPP. Mang was originally signed recently as an undrafted rookie out of Syracuse, where he was utilized mostly as a blocker. With the IPP roster exemption, the Colts are able to carry 91 players on their roster through training camp rather than the usual 90. This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Indianapolis Colts' roster moves: Team claims DT Eric Johnson
USA Today
15-05-2025
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- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts make three roster moves, bring back familiar face at defensive tackle
Indianapolis Colts make three roster moves, bring back familiar face at defensive tackle The Indianapolis Colts announced a trio of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, including bringing back a familiar face along the defensive line. The Indianapolis Colts announced a trio of roster moves on Thursday afternoon, including bringing back a familiar face along the defensive line. The Indianapolis Colts claimed defensive tackle Eric Johnson off waivers after he had been released by the New England Patriots. Johnson was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft. He was released during roster cutdowns last August and claimed on waivers at that time by the Patriots, where he spent the 2024 season. Johnson would appear in 11 games on defense and play 178 snaps. During that span, Johnson would record four pressures and had a below-average run defense grade by PFF's metrics. In Johnson's two seasons with the Colts in 2022 and 2023, he played 392 snaps, logging four pressures, while also not grading out well against the run. What other roster moves did the Indianapolis Colts make? Along with adding Johnson to the roster, the Colts waived safety Marcel Dabo. Dabo had been on the Colts' roster the previous three seasons as a designated International Pathway Player (IPP). He had played 114 preseason snaps on defense during that span with six tackles and spent those seasons on the practice squad under the IPP exemption. The safety depth remains quite thin for the Colts. Behind Cam Bynum and Nick Cross on the depth chart are Rodney Thomas, Daniel Scott, and potentially Hunter Wohler, if he's not at linebacker. The last move that the Colts made was designating tight end Maximillian Mang as their new IPP. Mang was originally signed recently as an undrafted rookie out of Syracuse, where he was utilized mostly as a blocker. With the IPP roster exemption, the Colts are able to carry 91 players on their roster through training camp rather than the usual 90.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jacksonville Jaguars waive tight end after making free agent signing
Jacksonville Jaguars waive tight end after making free agent signing After signing a free agent tight end on Wednesday, the Jacksonville Jaguars waived a tight end on Thursday. The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Thursday that they have waived tight end Patrick Murtagh. This move comes on the heels of the team announcing that they signed former Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris to a one-year deal. Murtagh, who is from Australia, was signed to the Jaguars' roster during the 2024 offseason as an International Pathway Player (IPP). On Day 8 of training camp, he suffered a right ankle injury that effectively ended his season. Up to this point in the offseason, Murtagh remained on the Jaguars' roster, although wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit was designated as the team's one International Pathway Player. Before joining the Jaguars in 2024, Murtagh was an IPP designated player with Detroit during the 2023 offseason.
