The Indianapolis Colts today signed wide receiver Matt Hazel to the practice squad and released cornerback Taurean Nixon from the practice squad.
Hazel, 6-1, 195 pounds, has spent time on the Colts’ active roster and practice squad this season. He was originally claimed by Indianapolis off waivers (from Washington) on September 3, 2017. Hazel saw action in three games for the Colts this season and caught one pass for one yard. He has appeared in eight career NFL games (one start) in his time with Indianapolis (2017), Washington (2016), the Buffalo Bills (2016) and the Miami Dolphins (2014-15).