{
  "id": 3990597,
  "title": "3 positions Colts could target on waiver wire post-roster cutdown day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/3-positions-colts-could-target-on-waiver-wire-post-roster-cutdown-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:22:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-positions-colts-could-target-162233372.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roster cutdown day is Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts and all other NFL teams. The following day, clubs will be able to file waiver claims for recently released players. If Colts general manager Chris Ballard hopes to further strengthen the roster before Week 1, there are three specific positions that could benefit from new additions.\n\nFirstly, cornerback. The starting trio is expected to be solid, but their depth has been tested during preseason games. Johnathan Edwards and Rob Carter Jr. have struggled, and Jaylon Jones is currently on the reserve list. Moreover, the team recently waived Mekhi Blackmon, further reducing the number of experienced cornerbacks. This could pose a challenge for the Colts in maintaining a balanced defense.\n\nAnother position that may require attention is defensive tackle. It's possible neither Jerry Tillery nor Derrick Nnadi make the final roster. If this occurs, the Colts would only have four defensive tackles on the 53-man roster. While they may be able to operate with this configuration during the opening week, it leaves the team vulnerable at a crucial position that typically sees heavy rotation.\n\nLastly, offensive line. The depth within this unit is also questionable. Neither Dalton Tucker nor Jimmy Morrissey has demonstrated consistency as a backup center. Luke Tenuta appears to be the sole viable option for tackle backup, while Jalen Farmer is still dealing with a knee injury. The Colts' offensive line could use reinforcements to ensure a solid foundation for their quarterbacks heading into the new season.",
  "summary": "Following roster cutdown day on Sunday, there are three positions that the Colts could look to add to on the waiver wire.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}