The Indianapolis Colts announced that they released veteran cornerback Kenny Moore. However, the team also made two other roster moves, one of which includes releasing a recently signed free agent.
Along with releasing Moore, safety Nasir Adderley was let go as well.
The Colts signed Adderley not long ago, back on Apr. 14. After not playing for three NFL seasons, Adderley made the decision to unretire.
Adderley was a second-round pick out of Delaware by the LA Chargers in the 2019 NFL draft. In Years 2 through 4, Adderley appeared in 46 games, making 44 starts.
For his career, he allowed a completion rate of 69% when targeted, surrendering 11.7 yards per catch with three interceptions and nine pass breakups, according to PFF. He made 226 of his 265 tackle attempts.
Why did the Colts release Nasir Adderley not long after signing him?
The Colts likely ran into a numbers crunch at the safety position. GM Chris Ballard has added heavily to this unit during the offseason, also signing Jonathan Owens and Juanyeh Thomas in free agency. He then used a third-round pick on AJ Haulcy.
That trio will join Hunter Wohler in competing for the starting role next to Cam Bynum.
Realistically, there wasn’t going to be room on the roster for Adderley, especially after being away from the game for multiple seasons.
One other roster note, the Colts released linebacker John Bullock as well. Bullock was claimed off waivers in early January after being released by Tampa Bay.
Ballard reshaped the linebacker room in the draft, selecting CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts release free agent defender just weeks after signing him
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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