Colts unofficial 53-man roster cut tracker

The Indianapolis Colts have begun to trim their roster down to the 53-man active limit ahead of the league’s mandated Tuesday deadline (4 PM EST).

Oftentimes, the Colts will release players that have been already safely ruled out of 53-man active roster consideration a little early, so that they’re offered more time to find an opportunity elsewhere.

Here are some of the reported Colts cuts that have already come in:

#Colts released former @AggieFootball linebacker Solomon DeShields (6-2, 235), per a league

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— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2025

#Colts released CB Alex Johnson per source Had a @PFF cover grade of 90.3 and overall grade of 86.8 in his 101 preseason snaps over 3 games. Should have plenty of interest around the league.

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2025

#Colts release @UCLAFootball LB Joseph Vaughn, per source. He was highest rated @PFF defensive player in final preseason game.

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 25, 2025

Colts waive UDFA DT Devonta Davis, source confirms

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 25, 2025

Colts have waived defensive lineman Desmond Little, per source.

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 25, 2025

The Colts waived UDFA RB Nate Noel, per source.

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 25, 2025

The Colts are waiving wide receiver Blayne Taylor, per source.

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 25, 2025