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Colts sign S Tavon Wilson, activate CB Jackson Porter from COVID list

Colts get some help in the secondary.

The Indianapolis Colts signed veteran safety Tavon Wilson and activated cornerback Jackson Porter from the reserve/CVOID list, the team announced Tuesday.

The Colts brought in Wilson last week for a visit with the intent to sign him. After passing his physical and subsequent COVID testing, he can officially join the roster.

The Colts have some depth to fill in the secondary after both safety Rolan Milligan and cornerback Marvell Tell decided to opt out of the 2020 season. Wilson brings a versatile and veteran presence to the defense that should help the young safety room.

Wilson, 30, is a former second-round pick with the New England Patriots. He spent four seasons there from 2012–2015 before joining the Detriot Lions from 2016–2019.

In 110 career games played (43 starts), Wilson has recorded eight interceptions, 19 passes defended, 5.0 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. He also held a big role on special teams during his time with the Patriots.

Porter was placed on the COVID list on July 27 along with wide receiver Malik Henry, who is still on the list.

Two Colts placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

Two Colts placed on the COVID-19 list.

Two Indianapolis Colts players, wide receiver Malik Henry and cornerback Jackson Porter, were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday.

This means that the two players either tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone that did. The team itself isn’t allowed to say why the players were on the list, but it was reported by Joel A. Erickson of Indy Star.

As players across the league return for training camp, which is officially set to begin Tuesday, the numbers are going to rise in accordance to the testing being done.

This will certainly be something to watch as the players report for camp, but the Colts officially have two players on the list.

Colts sign CB Jackson Porter to the practice squad

Colts add a CB to the practice squad.

The Indianapolis Colts signed cornerback Jackson Porter to the practice squad, the team announced Wednesday.

Porter originally signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. He spent some of 2019 training with the Green Bay Packers before being waived.

Porter attended Massachussettes where he appeared in 41 games recording 13 passes defended and two interceptions.

Here’s how the practice squad now looks:

  • TE Ian Bunting
  • OL Jake Eldrenkamp
  • DE Gerri Green
  • RB Darius Jackson
  • OL Cedric Lane
  • LB Skai Moore
  • CB Picasso Nelson Jr.
  • DT Kyle Peko
  • WR Chad Williams
  • CB Jackson Porter