The Indianapolis Colts are set to bolster their defensive line with the activation of Raekwon Davis from the Active/Non-Football Injury List. Davis is now eligible to rejoin practice, potentially as early as Tuesday’s joint session with the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Davis has been sidelined since the beginning of training camp due to high blood pressure and has yet to participate in practice with his new team. However, his return is imminent, bringing much-needed reinforcement to the Colts’ defensive front.
In addition to activating Davis, the Colts have made several other roster moves. They signed center Mike Panasiuk and linebacker Mike Smith Jr., while waiving injured guard Josh Sills and placing center Ryan Coll on injured reserve.
Davis, 26, joined the Colts this spring from the Miami Dolphins. He signed a two-year, $14 million contract, making him a key addition to the team. His role will primarily be to provide depth at nose tackle behind Grover Stewart, who was also extended this offseason. Davis’s presence is particularly crucial given that Stewart’s suspension last season significantly impacted the Colts’ run defense.
Although Davis was a regular starter in Miami, logging 48 starts in 63 games, he will now serve as a backup and potentially share snaps with Stewart on run plays. This will help manage the workload of DeForest Buckner, who, at 30 years old, could benefit from reduced snap counts.
The Colts are eager to see how quickly Davis can get back up to speed. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 325 pounds, Davis is the largest player on the roster. His conditioning was compromised during his absence, and his practice participation has been limited.
Panasiuk, newly signed by the Colts, brings a unique background, having transitioned from a standout defensive tackle at Michigan State to a center in the United Football League. Smith, an undrafted rookie from Baylor, offers potential despite limited collegiate experience.
Davis has accumulated 129 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and 10 quarterback hits over his career. His activation is anticipated to enhance the Colts’ defensive line depth significantly as they prepare for the season.
Coach Shane Steichen expressed optimism about Davis’s recovery, hoping that he will be ready for the regular season despite the initial concerns about his high blood pressure.
The Indianapolis Colts are set to bolster their defensive line with the activation of Raekwon Davis from the Active/Non-Football Injury List. Davis is now eligible to rejoin practice, potentially as early as Tuesday’s joint session with the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Davis has been sidelined since the beginning of training camp due to high blood pressure and has yet to participate in practice with his new team. However, his return is imminent, bringing much-needed reinforcement to the Colts’ defensive front.
In addition to activating Davis, the Colts have made several other roster moves. They signed center Mike Panasiuk and linebacker Mike Smith Jr., while waiving injured guard Josh Sills and placing center Ryan Coll on injured reserve.
Davis, 26, joined the Colts this spring from the Miami Dolphins. He signed a two-year, $14 million contract, making him a key addition to the team. His role will primarily be to provide depth at nose tackle behind Grover Stewart, who was also extended this offseason. Davis’s presence is particularly crucial given that Stewart’s suspension last season significantly impacted the Colts’ run defense.
Although Davis was a regular starter in Miami, logging 48 starts in 63 games, he will now serve as a backup and potentially share snaps with Stewart on run plays. This will help manage the workload of DeForest Buckner, who, at 30 years old, could benefit from reduced snap counts.
The Colts are eager to see how quickly Davis can get back up to speed. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 325 pounds, Davis is the largest player on the roster. His conditioning was compromised during his absence, and his practice participation has been limited.
Panasiuk, newly signed by the Colts, brings a unique background, having transitioned from a standout defensive tackle at Michigan State to a center in the United Football League. Smith, an undrafted rookie from Baylor, offers potential despite limited collegiate experience.
Davis has accumulated 129 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and 10 quarterback hits over his career. His activation is anticipated to enhance the Colts’ defensive line depth significantly as they prepare for the season.
Coach Shane Steichen expressed optimism about Davis’s recovery, hoping that he will be ready for the regular season despite the initial concerns about his high blood pressure.