The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday afternoon that they signed veteran cornerback David Long to the practice squad.
With this addition, the Colts’ practice squad is now at full capacity.
Listed at 5-11 – 196 pounds, Long was a third-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, appearing in 67 games during his NFL career, with 43 starts.
Long would spend this offseason with the New York Giants. In 2023, he was with the Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, and the Las Vegas Raiders, playing 193 defensive snaps with the Panthers and Raiders, while being a special teams contributor with the Packers.
Over his career, Long has been a sound tackler, making 92 of his 103 tackle attempts, according to PFF. In coverage, he’s allowed a completion rate of 68.8 percent on 109 targets at 12.2 yards per catch with one interception and six pass breakups.
Long has also played 515 career special teams snaps as well and was a part of the Rams’ 2021 Super Bowl team.
The margin for error at the cornerback position for the Colts is quite thin, with question marks at both the starting boundary positions and the overall depth of the unit. The addition of Long provides some experienced depth and added help on special teams if needed.