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Kevin Hickey

Colts announce initial 53-man roster

The Indianapolis Colts have officially made the necessary cuts to reduce the active roster down to 53 players before the deadline Tuesday.

While the roster is likely to look a little different when Week 1 rolls around, especially with waiver claims going through this week, the foundation has been set for the roster.

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Here’s a quick look at the initial 53-man roster for the 2022 Colts:

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) looks to the sidelines during an NFL football game against…
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) reacts after his 45-yard touchdown in the second half of…
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) carries the ball up field during the first half…
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) runs before an NFL preseason football game against the…
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 27: Deon Jackson #35 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a touchdown with…
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 20: Michael Pittman Jr. #11 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before…
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 20: Parris Campbell #1 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before the…
Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) catches the ball…
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dezmon Patmon (10) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game…
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan (17) walks off the field after scoring the Indianapolis Colts…
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (81) makes a catch during practice at the NFL team's…
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Kylen Granson #83 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with…
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods (80) warms up on the field before an NFL football…
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 13: Matt Pryor #69 of the Indianapolis Colts walks off…
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Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) in action during the third quarter of an NFL football…
Indianapolis Colts guard Danny Pinter (63) against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an…
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Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Will Fries (75) walks off the field after the Colts defeated the…
Indianapolis Colts tackle Bernhard Raimann (79) blocks Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during an NFL…
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Indianapolis Colts defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) signals to fans during training camp Wednesday, Aug. 17,…
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) during practice at the NFL team's football training camp…
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Ben Banogu (52) lines up against the Baltimore Ravens during the second…
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart (90) looks to the sidelines during an NFL football game…
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (54) lines up before the snap during an NFL football…
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Tyquan Lewis (94) looks to tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard…
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (59) during training camp Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Grand…
The Indianapolis Colts Eric Johnson (93) runs drills during Colts Camp on Monday, August 8, 2022,…
Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Byron Cowart (68), along with defensive ends Yannick Ngakoue (91) and Tyquan…
Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) tries to rally…
Indianapolis Colts' Bobby Okereke (58) celebrates his interception during the second half of an NFL football…
Indianapolis Colts' E.J. Speed (45) celebrates alongside teammate Nyheim Hines (21) after recovering a blocked punt…
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game Saturday,…
Indianapolis Colts linebacker JoJo Domann (57) celebrates after a defensive play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
Jan 23, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Grant Stuard (48) reacts during the…
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) during training camp Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Grand Park…
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II, left, covers Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir during the…
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Brandon Facyson runs on the field during the first half of a preseason…
Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) returns a…
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Dallis Flowers (30) returns a kickoff during an NFL football game against the…
Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown (38) runs with the ball…
Indianapolis Colts free safety Julian Blackmon (32) looks for cheers after his team picked up a…
Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) lines up on defense during an NFL football game against…
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Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod (26) runs on the field with teammates prior to a preseason…
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rodney Thomas II (25) lines up on defense during an NFL football…
Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) kicks out of the hold of punter Matt Haack (6)…
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Indianapolis Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes (46) drip back after a snap during practice at the…
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