Colts rookie positioned for expanded role after latest defensive loss
Colts rookie defensive end Caden Curry could see his role grow after Micheal Clemons was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 3.
The Indianapolis Colts recently placed defensive end Micheal Clemons on injured reserve, opening up a role for rookie Caden Curry. Curry, a sixth-round pick from Ohio State, is now listed directly behind Laiatu Latu as the second defensive end on the team's unofficial depth chart, according to Colts.com. Since entering the league, Curry has made three tackles in two games this season.
Drafted by Indianapolis with the 214th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Curry showcased his talent by leading Ohio State with 11 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss in 2025. He earned second-team All-Big Ten honors and made an impression in the preseason, recording five tackles, one sack, two quarterback hits, two tackles for loss, and two passes defended during his debut against the New England Patriots.
While Curry's placement behind Latu doesn't guarantee significant playing time, his disruptive ability could prove vital for the Colts, especially as Clemons serves his injury stint. The depth-chart move also creates potential opportunities for George Gumbs on the other side of the line.
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