THE APEX TIMES
Colts make multiple roster moves, place TE Carson Towt on injured reserve
Indianapolis added three offensive linemen and a tight end while trimming two other players, clearing roster space for the changes.
The Indianapolis Colts announced a set of roster moves Tuesday afternoon, signing three players and making corresponding cuts and an injury designation that affects how their training-camp roster is shaped. The transactions include new additions on the offensive line and at tight end, along with a tight end being placed on injured reserve.
According to the Colts’ announcement as reported by Yahoo Sports, Indianapolis signed offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, tight end Tyler Moore, and offensive tackle Trey Wedig. Those additions suggest the team is looking to deepen its tackle rotation and add another option at tight end as the preseason roster takes shape.
To create room for the new signees, the Colts waived wide receiver E.J. Horton Jr. and offensive tackle Bayron Matos. Waivers indicate the team is willing to let other clubs claim those players if they fit another roster’s needs, rather than keeping them as internal depth.
In addition, the Colts placed tight end Carson Towt on injured reserve. An IR designation generally means the player will be sidelined for an extended period under league injury rules, and it shifts reps and personnel planning to other tight ends on the roster.
Taken together, the moves point to a roster-management priority: rebalancing personnel across the offensive line and tight end positions while reducing depth at receiver and tackle. For the Colts’ staff, these are the kinds of decisions that can influence camp competition, especially when teams are trying to separate starters and key reserves from the final preseason and regular-season group.
What to watch next is how the new tight end and tackle additions fit the Colts’ offensive schemes during the remainder of training camp and preseason. With Carson Towt on IR, the immediate tight end workload and depth chart become clearer depending on which players receive more practice reps.
For fans following Indianapolis, these transactions also offer a snapshot of where the organization is evaluating talent. The team is actively turning over fringe roster spots to find the right mix of athletic fit, position reliability, and availability heading into the late-summer roster decisions.
Why It Matters
- Placing Carson Towt on injured reserve changes the tight end depth picture and can affect practice-rep distribution.
- Adding two offensive tackles and another tight end suggests the Colts are still refining their offensive line and passing-game personnel.
- Waiving Horton and Matos reflects roster competition priorities as teams approach final preseason and regular-season decisions.
- These transactions can report which roles the coaching staff is emphasizing as the team moves through late camp.
Key Facts
- The Colts signed offensive tackle Roy Mbaeteka, tight end Tyler Moore, and offensive tackle Trey Wedig.
- Indianapolis cleared space for the signees by waiving wide receiver E.J. Horton Jr.
- The Colts also waived offensive tackle Bayron Matos.
- Tight end Carson Towt was placed on injured reserve.
- The moves were announced Tuesday afternoon and were reported by Yahoo Sports.