Veteran Linebacker Akeem Ayers Joins Colts

INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday afternoon, the Colts added a vet to their edge-rushing group.

Akeem Ayers, a 2011 second-round pick, agreed to terms with the Colts.

In five NFL seasons, Ayers has played in 75 career games (57 starts) and has complied 337 tackles and 13.5 sacks.

Ayers, 6-3 and 255 pounds, has spent time with the Titans (2011-2014), Patriots (2014) and Rams (2015).

The Rams released Ayers during final roster cuts this past weekend. With the Rams, Ayers played more in a 4-3 defense, where as the Colts employ a 3-4 scheme under new coordinator Ted Monachino.

The outside linebacker room for the Colts now has five players, with Ayers joining the likes of Robert Mathis, Erik Walden, Trent…