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Dolphins sign former Colts RB to the practice squad

Miami adds a depth RB.

After Miami Dolphins practice squad running back Darrynton Evans was signed by the Chicago Bears, Miami had an open spot on the 16-man group.

On Tuesday, the Dolphins filled that spot by signing running back Jake Funk, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Funk, 25, spent his collegiate years at Maryland where he rushed for 968 yards and 10 touchdowns on 7.2 yards per carry while adding another 134 yards and three scores on 23 receptions.

After declaring for the 2021 draft, Funk was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round. He spent over a year with Sean McVay’s team, rushing for five yards on two carries in 15 games. He also played on special teams and returned some kicks.

Since being waived in October of 2022, he’s spent time with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts. He appeared in five games for Indianapolis, running for 10 yards on two carries and bringing in one catch for 12 yards before being waived on Saturday.

With Miami losing Evans to Chicago and De’Von Achane to a knee injury, depth at the position could end up being more important in the near future.

Colts’ game-day roster vs. Titans in Week 5

Here is the game-day roster for the Colts in Week 5.

The Indianapolis Colts (2-2) and Tennessee Titans (2-2) are set for a divisional matchup in Week 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Entering this game, the Colts made some changes to the roster. Cornerback Dallis Flowers (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list, and wide receiver Amari Rodgers was signed to the active roster from the practice squad.

Also, the Colts officially activated running back Jonathan Taylor from the Reserve/PUP list and waived running back Jake Funk. They elected not to elevate any players from the practice squad.

Here’s a look at the Colts’ game-day roster in Week 5, sorted by jersey number:

Colts place RB Evan Hull on injured reserve

Colts RB Evan Hull has been placed on the injured reserve list.

The Indianapolis Colts placed running back Evan Hull on the Reserve/Injured list and signed running back Jake Funk from the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.

Also, free-agent guard Ike Boettger was signed to the practice squad.

Hull was expected to miss time due to a knee injury he suffered during the Week 1 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While he avoided a major injury, it’s serious enough to keep him off the field for at least the next four games.

This means Hull will be eligible to return ahead of the Week 6 game against the Jaguars in Duval.

Funk was elevated from the practice squad for the opener and then reverted back to the practice squad after the game. However, he now counts against the 53-man roster after being signed Tuesday.

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Colts elevate RB Jake Funk, WR Juwann Winfree to active roster

The Colts elevated two players from the practice squad for Week 1.

The Indianapolis Colts elevated running back Jake Funk and wide receiver Juwann Winfree from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Saturday.

With Zack Moss downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s season opener due to a forearm injury, the Colts needed to add some depth to the running back room. Assuming Moss will be inactive, Funk will join Deon Jackson and Evan Hull as the active running backs in the backfield.

The Colts also brought up Winfree from the practice squad, which was an expected move considering the fact that they are carrying just four wide receivers on the active roster.

Colts downgrade RB Zack Moss to doubtful vs. Jaguars

Deon Jackson appears in line to start at running back for the Colts with Zack Moss doubtful to play.

Deon Jackson is likely to start at running back for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after Zack Moss was downgraded from questionable to doubtful Saturday.

Moss, 25, suffered a broken forearm early in training camp with the Colts and had surgery to repair the injury.

The Colts’ starting running back Jonathan Taylor is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this year. He’s also in the middle of a public dispute with the team that resulted in a trade request in July.

Jackson, 24, joined the Colts in 2021 as an undrafted free agent and made his first career start last year in a Week 6 game against the Jaguars. He found a lot of success in that matchup, finishing with 42 rushing yards, 79 receiving yards, and a 3-yard rushing touchdown.

He finished the 2022 season with 236 rushing yards and 2019 receiving yards.

If Moss is out of action, it’ll also open up room for fifth-round pick Evan Hull to see offensive snaps Sunday. The rookie finished preseason with 53 rushing yards and 17 receiving yards. Indianapolis also elevated Jake Funk from the practice squad.

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Colts’ updated practice squad after recent moves

Here’s an updated look at the Colts’ practice squad.

The Indianapolis Colts made already some recent changes to the practice squad since it was initially put together following roster cuts this week.

Here’s an updated look at the practice squad entering the final weekend before the regular season:

Colts sign 17 players to the practice squad

Here’s a look at the initial practice squad for the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts have made their initial roster cuts to get down to 53 players, and now they’ve filled out their practice squad.

The team announced Wednesday that they signed 16 players to the practice squad, and it was reported by Jordan Schultz of The Score that they added an extra player.

It should be noted that the Colts essentially have 17 spots because Marcel Dabo gives the team a roster exemption as a part of the International Player Pathway Program.

Here are the specifics of the practice squad:

  • 16 players
  • Up to 10 players with two or fewer accrued seasons
  • Up to six veterans (no limit on how many years in the league)
  • Practice squad players may be elevated for gamedays a maximum of three times in a season

There will be constant movement on the practice squad throughout the season, but this is what the initial group looks like.

Here’s a look at the Colts initial practice squad:

Colts waive RB Jake Funk, CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart

The Colts waived RB Jake Funk and CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart.

The Indianapolis Colts are waiving running back Jake Funk and cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for roster cuts.

Funk was competing for the final spot in the running back room and even though he led the way with two rushing touchdowns, he averaged just 3.2 yards per carry on 17 carries during the preseason. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported that roster move.

Taylor-Stuart was a late addition to the cornerback room, joining the team at the beginning of training camp. It was a long shot for him to make the roster considering how crowded the cornerback room is. Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star first reported that news.

The Colts hope to bring both players back to the practice squad if they clear waivers.

The Colts have until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET to finalize their initial 53-man roster. You can stay up to date with the latest moves via our tracker.

Colts’ player of the game vs. Bills: QB Gardner Minshew

Here’s why QB Gardner Minshew is our player of the game from the Colts’ preseason loss to the Bills.

In the team’s first action of the season and the first game in the Shane Steichen era, the Indianapolis Colts lost to the Buffalo Bills, 23-19.

The first team unit played as expected with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson. The crew did have some nice plays that moved the ball well but had some kinks to iron out with timing and communication. The first team was also missing several key players today due to injury.

However, one player stood out on the second-team offense: quarterback Gardener Minshew.

After some initial sacks, Minshew settled in and moved the team down the field and into scoring range during a two-minute drill. Running back Jake Funk did the rest with an easy walk-in touchdown.

Minshew was surgical, connecting on all six of his passes for 72 yards and a 116.7 rating. He showed that he was a solid backup and that they could trust him to get the job done if the team were in a bind.

Also, he will be critical to Antony Richardson’s development as the season progresses.

WATCH: Jake Funk scores first Colts’ TD of preseason

WATCH: Jake Funk punches in the Colts’ first touchdown of the preseason.

The Indianapolis Colts finally got on the board for the first time this preseason near the end of the first half of Saturday’s opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Though rookie Anthony Richardson led a drive that should have ended in a field goal during the first quarter, kicker Matt Gay missed a 28-yard attempt.

On the fifth and final drive of the first half, quarterback Gardner Minshew led the second-team offense down the field on a 12-play, 82-yard drive that ended with a goal-line score from running back Jake Funk.

Take a look at the first touchdown of the Colts’ preseason: