Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack was a healthy scratch in Week 9 against the New York Jets after the trade deadline passed but it appears there are no plans by the team to release him.
As Mack was a healthy scratch for the second time this season, head coach Frank Reich reiterated it was due to needing rookie Deon Jackson’s abilities on special teams—since that’s an area Mack doesn’t participate.
But as it stands at midseason, the Colts have no plans of releasing Mack so that he may find a new home in 2021.
“Marlon’s (Mack) a valuable player to us. We had to make him inactive last week. As you guys know, that’s more of a roster consideration thing as far as special teams,” Reich told the media Monday. “I think Marlon is very talented. No discussions as far as I’m concerned as far as any kind of mutual release at this point.”
Mack was thought to be on the trading block after reportedly requesting a trade when he was a healthy scratch in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. No deal came to fruition when the deadline passed.
A free agent when the 2021 season comes to an end, Mack is likely going to be signing with a new team next offseason now that he’s proven the Achilles tear hasn’t taken away his game.
But until further notice, he may be a healthy scratch if the current backfield stays healthy.
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