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Recapping the Colts Initial 53-Man Roster

The Indianapolis Colts had to make some tough decisions on Saturday, as the team trimmed their roster down from 80 players to a league mandated 53-man active roster.

While the Colts roster could still change a bit regarding a few spots—as NFL teams can make waivers claims that are awarded post-noon tomorrow, the far vast majority of their roster is here to stay.

Here’s what transpired:

Offense:

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Quarterbacks:

  • Philip Rivers
  • Jacoby Brissett
  • Jacob Eason

Recap:

Chad ‘Swag’ Kelly is the loser here, as the Colts opted to keep their big armed developmental rookie 4th round pick Jacob Eason over the 26 year old Kelly—who’s become a fan favorite with his prior strong preseason showings.