Tag: Genard Avery

Colts sign DE Genard Avery to 53-man roster following injury to Buckner

With DeForest Buckner on injured reserve, the Colts signed DE Genard Avery from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Indianapolis Colts placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve on Tuesday. The corresponding move to fill Buckner’s spot on the active roster for the time being was signing defensive end Genard Avery from the practice squad.

Avery was with the Colts throughout the offseason and training camp, appearing in the second and third preseason games, where he played 33 total defensive snaps.

Avery also spent 2023 with the Colts but would miss the entire season with a knee injury.

His last regular season snaps came in 2022 while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Avery played 72 snaps that season over nine games. In 2021 with Philadelphia, he played 357 snaps across 16 games, which included 12 starts.

The addition of Avery to the 53-man roster bolsters the Colts defensive end depth. Without Buckner, we very well could see either or both Tyquan Lewis and/or Dayo Odeyingbo take more snaps inside, which means fewer opportunities for either player at defensive end.

If the Colts are going to find a way to turn their season around, it begins and ends with being better against the run. That is obviously a task that has now become much more difficult without Buckner in the middle of the defense.

Colts’ training camp roster preview: DE Genard Avery

Up next in our Colts’ training camp roster preview is defensive end Genard Avery. Here is a look back at 2023 and a look ahead to 2024.

Veterans and rookies for the Indianapolis Colts will report for training camp on July 24th, with the first practice taking place on July 25th.

Between now and then I will be previewing the Colts’ 91-man roster with a look back at each player’s 2023 season, along with what’s ahead for 2024.

I’ll be going through the Colts’ roster alphabetically, so up next is defensive end Genard Avery. To stay up to date with our other previews, be sure to head over to Colts Wire.

2023 Season Review

The Colts signed Avery in early June prior to the 2023 season beginning. Avery was putting together a solid training camp but, unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-August.

A 2018 draft pick, Avery has appeared in 62 games in his career with 17 starts, 12 of which came with Philadelphia in 2021. He would play only 72 snaps with Tampa Bay in 2022. Over his career, he’s recorded 8.5 sacks, 106 total tackles, and 29 quarterback hits.

The Colts re-signed Avery to a one-year deal this past spring worth $1.125 million.

2024 Season Preview

As we all know, the Colts are extremely deep at the defensive end position, with Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo, Samson Ebukam, Laiatu Latu, and Tyquan Lewis at the top of the depth chat. With five players typically being the maximum number that a team will keep at defensive end, it’s difficult to envision Avery making the initial 53-man roster.

Three ways that Avery can try to separate himself are with his performance on special teams and in his ability against the run–teams always need more help in that regard.

Another important element will be Avery’s versatility, potentially showcasing that he can play inside where the fourth defensive tackle spot in the rotation is up for grabs, although Avery has played just about every snap in his NFL career at edge rusher.

Avery will be entering his seventh NFL season, which could also make it challenging for him to make the practice squad. Oftentimes teams want young, developmental players on the practice squad and not veterans on one-year deals.

Isaiah Land and Titus Leo, who are entering their second seasons, with Land playing 31 defensive snaps in 2023, seem to be more likely practice squad candidates, especially with an already experienced group on the 53-man roster.

Colts re-sign DE Genard Avery

Genard Avery returns on a one-year deal.

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed defensive end Genard Avery to a one-year deal, per multiple reports Wednesday.

Avery spent the entire 2023 season on the Reserve/Injured list after he picked up a knee injury during joint training camp practice. The injury was to Avery’s LCL and meniscus and required season-ending surgery.

A fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft out of Memphis, Avery was selected by the Cleveland Browns. He spent one and a half seasons in Cleveland before they traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline in 2019.

Avery then spent the next two and a half seasons with the Eagles before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2022 offseason. He was cut during the preseason before the 2022 campaign and eventually signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 62 career games (17 starts), Avery has recorded 106 tackles (65 solo), 8.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 29 quarterback hits.

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Predicting the fate of every Colts’ pending free agent in 2024

Predicting which Colts’ free agents stay and go in 2024.

The Indianapolis Colts are just over a week away from the start of free agency, and there are some big decisions to make when it comes to the players set to hit the market.

Expected to have roughly 14 unrestricted free agents set to hit the market this offseason, the Colts won’t be able to bring all of them back. In fact, it’s likely that most of them find a new home in 2024.

The team’s current standing with the salary cap is among the strongest the NFL.

We took a look at the players the Colts should let walk into free agency and the players who should be re-signed this offseason.

Now, it’s time to predict the fate of every pending free agent for the Colts in 2024.

Colts sign WR James Washington

The Colts signed WR James Washington and placed DE Genard Avery on IR.

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent WR James Washington and placed defensive end Genard Avery on the injured reserve list, the team announced Friday.

A second-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington spent the first four years of his career in the Steel City. In those four seasons, he appeared in 60 games (25 starts), recording 114 receptions for 1,629 yards and 11 touchdowns.

His best season with the Steelers came in 2019 when he recorded 44 receptions for 735 yards and three touchdowns.

Washington signed with the Dallas Cowboys but suffered an injury before the season that limited him to just two games in 2022.

Washington joins the roster after Ashton Dulin suffered a season-ending torn ACL during the joint training camp practices with the Chicago Bears.

On the same night, Avery suffered an LCL and meniscus injury that requires season-ending surgery.

Additionally, wide receiver Malik Turner was waived/injured and will revert to the team’s injured reserve list if he clears waivers.

Colts’ Genard Avery suffers season-ending knee injury

Colts DE Genard Avery will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Genard Avery suffered a season-ending knee injury and will be placed on the injured reserve list, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Avery suffered the injury during Wednesday’s joint training camp practice with the Chicago Bears. Schefter reported the injury is to Avery’s LCL and meniscus and will require surgery.

Avery was having a solid camp before this injury and figured to be in competition for one of the final roster spots on the defensive side of the ball.

He’s also the second Colts player in as many days to suffer a knee injury that will end his season. Wide receiver Ashton Dulin tore his ACL during joint practices Wednesday night as well.

9 Colts to watch in preseason opener vs. Bills

Keep an eye on these 9 players as the Colts begin the preseason.

The Indianapolis Colts officially commence the preseason with a matchup Saturday afternoon against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.

There will be plenty of storylines to keep an eye on in regard to both sides of the ball, and almost everyone will have their eyes on rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who is making the start in his debut.

Though we shouldn’t overreact to the preseason, there are certain players we should keep an eye on. Whether they’re competing for a roster spot or looking to carve out a bigger role, there will be plenty to watch on Saturday.

Here are nine Colts to watch in the preseason opener against the Bills:

What we learned from Week 2 of Colts OTAs

Here’s what we learned from Week 2 of Colts OTAs.

The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their second week of organized team activities (OTAs) at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center and now have just two weeks left of the offseason workout schedule.

While the players are running around in shorts and jerseys without pads or contact, there are still plenty of notes to take away from the practices. The spotlight will, of course, be on rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, but there are other storylines to keep an eye on as well.

It’s also important to note that the media is only permitted to watch one practice per week so the news and notes may not be a perfect reflection of the depth chart or performances as a whole.

With the second week of OTAs now complete, here’s a look at what we learned about the Colts:

5 things to know about Colts new DE Genard Avery

Get to know Colts new DE Genard Avery.

The Indianapolis Colts added some extra competition to the defensive line by signing free-agent edge rusher Genard Avery on Thursday.

While there aren’t many spots up for grabs in the front seven, Avery has plenty of experience working as a rotational player throughout his career.

Here are five things to know about the 28-year-old pass rusher:

Colts sign DE Genard Avery

The Colts signed free-agent DE Genard Avery on Thursday.

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The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent defensive end Genard Avery and waived running back Darius Hagans, the team announced Thursday.

A fifth-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft our of Memphis, Avery was selected by the Cleveland Browns. He spent one and a half seasons in Cleveland before they traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline in 2019.

Avery then spent the next two and a half seasons with the Eagles before signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2022 offseason. He was cut during the preseason before the 2022 campaign and eventually signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In 62 career games (17 starts), Avery has recorded 106 tackles (65 solo), 8.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss and 29 quarterback hits.

Hagans initially joined the Colts this offseason as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2023 NFL draft.

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