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Colts work out 5 TEs after Andrew Ogletree’s injury

The Colts worked out 5 TEs and a CB on Friday.

Following the unfortunate news that rookie tight end Andrew Ogletree will miss his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL, the Indianapolis Colts worked out a quintet of tight ends, along with a cornerback, on Friday.

The Colts are still likely to keep just three tight ends on the roster following Ogletree’s injury, but it’s wise to keep an eye on the options available on the market.

Here are the five tight ends and one cornerback the Colts worked out on Friday, according to the league’s transaction wire:

Saints sign rookie TE Josh Pederson, son of ex-Eagles coach

The Saints signed rookie TE Josh Pederson while veteran DT Ryan Glasgow chose to retire from the NFL and pursue a master’s degree, keeping the roster at 90 players, via @KadeKistner:

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The New Orleans Saints added tight end Josh Pederson to the roster after a successful workout on Aug. 6, in which he tried out alongside veteran players like Demetrius Harris, Gabe Holmes, and Charles Jones. Backup tight end Ethan Wolf recently suffered an injury and should miss a week a more, though he’s expected to avoid the injured reserve list. Still, more bodies were needed during his absence.

Pederson’s name may sound familiar as he is the son of the former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Earlier this offseason, Pederson signed with the San Francisco 49ers after going undrafted from Louisiana-Monroe after the 2021 NFL draft. He was waived on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Pederson played in 35 games over the course of four seasons with ULM in which he recorded 99 receptions for 1,191 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

In other roster news, Saints defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow was placed on the reserve/retired list after announcing his retirement on Saturday. The move comes as a slight surprise as Glasgow had seen time with the first string unit during training camp, but Sean Payton explained that he’s hanging up his cleats to pursue his master’s degree. Glasgow’s career has been riddled by injuries as he has dealt with multiple knee issues including his ACL. This is a decision he has been pondering for some time.

The defensive interior was already thin coming into camp due to a suspension levied against David Onyemata, as well as the departures of Malcom Brown and Sheldon Rankins in free agency. Glasgow had an opportunity to make his case for playing time this upcoming season during camp. Their younger players have done well in camp, but stay tuned in case the Saints bring in veteran free agents like Geno Atkins or Kawann Short.

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Saints trying out free agent tight ends Demetrius Harris, Josh Pederson

Saints free agent tryouts to include tight ends Demetrius Harris and Josh Pederson following Ethan Wolf injury:

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There’s a ton of hype building for Adam Trautman at New Orleans Saints training camp, but the rest of the tight ends depth chart is starting to look a little shaky. Backup Ethan Wolf, who took former draft pick Tommy Stevens’ spot on the practice squad last season, is expected to miss a week a more with an ankle injury, per NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. Veteran pickup Nick Vannett was signed to help replace Josh Hill as the co-starter with Trautman (stepping in for Jared Cook), but he’s missed a few practice sessions without explanation. That leaves New Orleans with just three healthy tight ends available.

NJ.com’s Mike Kaye reports that former Louisiana-Monroe tight end Josh Pederson is one player visiting for a workout; the son of ex-Eagles coach Doug Pederson fits the athletic profile at 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds, with enough college production (99 receptions for 1,191 receiving yards and 11 touchdown catches) to move the needle. Maybe he sticks around if his workout goes well.

But SportsTalk790’s Aaron Wilson adds that Pederson faces tough competition in Demetrius Harris, an experienced pro with 108 games (11 of them in the playoffs) behind him. He tips the scales at 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds and has made a career as a blocker, with just 83 receptions for 833 yards and 9 touchdowns in his NFL career. He’s previously played for the Chiefs, Browns, and Bears.

Of course other players could be in town for this same workout session. Maybe the Saints choose to not sign any of them and instead rely on Trautman, Garrett Griffin, and Juwan Johnson among the other options on the roster. But if Wolf and Vannett aren’t able to return soon, it’s possible changes are on the way. Stay tuned for updates.

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Colts sign CB Christian Angulo to the practice squad

Colts make a roster move.

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The Indianapolis Colts signed cornerback Christian Angulo to the practice squad and released wide receiver Krishawn Hogan and tight end Ethan Wolf from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.

Angulo was one of the players who worked out for the Colts last week before the Week 4 win against the Bears. Hogan was signed the practice squad last week after the injury to Michael Pittman Jr. landed him on the injured reserve list.

With the return of Trey Burton to the offense, the Colts free up a spot on the practice squad with the release of Wolf.

The Colts also may be down a cornerback as T.J. Carrie deals with a hamstring injury. He was inactive for the game against the Bears and it isn’t clear when he will be able to return.

Colts place Parris Campbell, Malik Hooker on IR among other moves

The Colts made several moves on Tuesday.

The Indianapolis Colts placed wide receiver Parris Campbell and safety Malik Hooker on the injured reserve list and made several other roster moves, the team announced Tuesday.

Among those other moves included elevating safety Ibraheim Campbell and cornerback Tremon Smith to the active roster from the practice squad. The Colts also signed tight ends Hale Hentges and Ethan Wolf to the practice squad.

Campebell suffered an injury to his MCL and PCL when getting tackled on the second play for the offense on Sunday against the Vikings. He’s eligible to return but there hasn’t been a timetable on when that may be. There is also a chance he doesn’t return for the 2020 season.

Hooker’s season is officially over as he goes on the injured reserve list. He tore his Achilles and will be out for the year. It’s a tough way to end a contract season, one that could be his final in Indy.

Campbell is brought up for depth purposes in Hooker’s absence while Smith needs to be elevated in case Rock Ya-Sin can’t play due to a stomach illness that kept him inactive in Week 2.

Hentges and Wolf are insurance in case starter Jack Doyle misses more time than expected.

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NFL roster moves: Saints waive undrafted rookie CB Tino Ellis

The New Orleans Saints waived cornerback Tino Ellis with an injury designation as the corresponding move to signing tight end Ethan Wolf.

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Multiple transactions related to the New Orleans Saints were listed on the daily NFL wire, most notably the release of rookie cornerback Tino Ellis. Ellis was waived with an injury designation, meaning that he will likely revert to the injured reserve list. He was absent at Monday’s practice session (the Saints were off Tuesday), and his release is the corresponding move for the Saints to sign tight end Ethan Wolf. Initially signed as an undrafted free agent out of Maryland, Ellis had long odds of making the roster.

Let’s recap what was going on with former Saints around the NFL. Cornerback Ken Crawley was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this summer, but was recently released, and visited the Arizona Cardinals as a free agent; NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Crawley is expected to sign with Arizona if he passes a physical and COVID-19 testing.

The Tennessee Titans signed wide receiver Krishawn Hogan after he participated in a recent tryout, making him the fifth player released by the Saints before training camp to catch on with a new team.

Unfortunately, Miami Dolphins linebacker Vince Biegel was sent to injured reserve after rupturing his Achilles in practice earlier this week. Biegel was swapped for Kiko Alonso in a preseason trade last summer, and he made the most of the opportunity — his first NFL sack came against Tom Brady, and he projected to start for Miami in 2020. Hopefully he will rebound.

One other throwback: pass rusher Jayrone Elliott impressed fans in some late-night preseason games back in 2018, and he also quickly gained a following in the short-lived AAF (San Antonio Commanders forever). He tried out for the Detroit Lions after appearing in five games with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. Maybe he’ll get another shot in Detroit.

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Saints sign tight end Ethan Wolf after free agent tryouts

The New Orleans Saints signed former Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Volunteers tight end Ethan Wolf, a college teammate of Alvin Kamara’s.

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The New Orleans Saints signed one of the free agents invited for a tryout earlier this week, with Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reporting that the Saints added the 6-foot-5, 258-pound Ethan Wolf. Wolf was among a group of four veteran tight ends to audition in front of Saints coaches. It’s unclear just yet which player was removed from the 80-man roster in a corresponding move.

So why the addition? Longtime co-starter Josh Hill has missed time with an injury Saints coach Sean Payton defined as a “tweak,” and two experienced backups opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 when training camp first kicked off. That left a vacuum on the depth chart for Wolf to step into as someone with more NFL reps than rookies Adam Trautman and Tommy Stevens.

But who is Wolf? He played for the Tennessee Volunteers at the college level, where he was a teammate of Alvin Kamara’s in 2015 and 2016. Wolf caught 91 passes in his four-year career at Rocky Top, gaining 996 receiving yards and scoring seven touchdowns. He was initially signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad as an undrafted rookie, and will now look to compete in Saints training camp.

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Tennessee Volunteers: 2010s All-Decade Football Team

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KNOXVILLE — With the 2010s decade nearing an end, Vols Wire (collaboration between Dan Harralson and Ken Lay) takes a look at the University of Tennessee’s All-Decade Football Team.

The Vols’ 2010s All-Decade Football Team is composed of the following:

Offense (11 players)

One quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one tight end and five offensive linemen.

Defense (11 players)

Four defensive backs, three linebackers and four defensive linemen.

Special teams (4 players)

One kicker, one kick returner, one punter and one punt returner.

Coaches (3 coaches)

One head coach, one defensive coordinator and one offensive coordinator.

Player of the Decade (1 player)

*All players/coaches based on the years they were at UT during the 2010s (2010-19)

NEXT: Vols’ 2010s All-Decade Football Team (Offense)

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