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Colts promote LB Ronnie Harrison Jr. to active roster

Ronnie Harrison Jr. was promoted to the active roster Tuesday.

The Indianapolis Colts signed linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Tuesday.

This move comes just a few hours after the Colts surprisingly waived linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who was in the third year of a five-year contract.

Harrison will be converting from safety to linebacker, which means he’s likely to work as a WILL behind new starter E.J. Speed, who is expected to take over Leonard’s role. He signed onto the Colts practice squad in August and has remained there for the entire season thus far.

Harrison, 26, was a third-round pick (No. 93 overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2018 NFL draft out of Alabama. He spent two seasons in Duval before being traded to the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2020 season. Harrison spent three seasons with the Browns (2020-2022) before hitting free agency this offseason.

In 67 career games (45 starts), Harrison has recorded five interceptions, 23 passes defensed, 5.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss.

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Indianapolis Colts release former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr.

The Indianapolis Colts released former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. on Tuesday. Harrison Jr. signed with the Colts two weeks ago during the preseason.

The Indianapolis Colts released former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. on Tuesday morning. Harrison Jr. signed with the Colts two weeks ago.

The move was one of several that the Colts organization will have to make ahead of Tuesday’s roster deadline. Meaning, each NFL team is forced to make decisions to field a 53-man roster. During the preseason, each team is allowed to have 90 players on the roster.

Harrison Jr. began his professional career in 2018 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted No. 93 overall in the 2018 NFL draft.

Harrison Jr. spent two seasons with the Jaguars. During that time, he recorded 103 tackles and three interceptions. Harrison Jr. started in 22 of the 28 games that he played in.

Prior to the start of the 2020 season, Harrison Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Browns. The Florida native spent the past three seasons with the Browns organization. As a Brown, Harrison Jr. recorded 120 tackles and two interceptions. He started in 23 games for the Browns.

With Harrison Jr. being waived, he will now hit the waiver wire. Meaning that NFL teams can reach out to Harrison Jr. and sign him starting on Wednesday. Harrison Jr. was an elite safety in college, so it will be interesting to see if he can get an opportunity to showcase his talents for another team.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Ronnie Harrison Jr. and former Alabama players in the NFL.

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Colts release S Ronnie Harrison

The Colts are expected to release S Ronnie Harrison.

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to release S Ronnie Harrison ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for roster cuts, first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Harrison joined the Colts’ roster very late in the process. He was signed during the preseason due to the injuries the team was dealing with between Rodney Thomas II and Julian Blackmon. However, both have been healthy since the preseason finale. It was a long shot for Harrison to make the roster.

With Thomas and Blackmon leading the position and with Nick Cross emerging as a solid versatile piece, Harrison will likely be looking for a new home in 2023. He could be a candidate as a veteran on the practice squad, but that remains to be seen.

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 vs. Bears: 6 things to know in preseason Week 2

Here are six things to know entering the preseason Week 2 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts host Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 19, for their second preseason game.

After hosting two joint practices with the Bears this week, the team will continue the battle on familiar turf against the squad led by Matt Eberflus.

Here are the six things to know for Week 2 of the preseason:

 

Indianapolis Colts sign former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr.

Former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. Harrison Jr. last played for the Cleveland Browns in 2022.

Former Alabama safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts.

Harrison Jr. spent three seasons at Alabama before being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Harrison Jr. started in 22 games for the Jaguars. He recorded 103 tackles and three interceptions.

In September 2020, Harrison Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Browns for a fifth-round draft pick. The Florida native spent the next three seasons with the Browns organization.

As a Brown, Harrison Jr. made 23 starts while tallying 120 tackles and two interceptions.

After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Harrison Jr. became a free agent. Now, after patiently waiting, Harrison Jr. will have another opportunity. This time he will be suiting up in the AFC South Division for the Colts.

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Colts sign S Ronnie Harrison Jr.

The Colts signed free-agent S Ronnie Harrison Jr. on Monday.

The Indianapolis Colts are signing free-agent safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. after hosting him for a workout Monday.

The Colts also signed free-agent safety Teez Tabor, which gives a signal about the health of starting safeties Rodney Thomas II (toe) and Julian Blackmon (hamstring).

Harrison, 26, has lined up at strong safety during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2018-2019) and Browns (2020-2022). He was traded to the Browns just before the 2020 season.

In 67 career games (45 starts), Harrison has recorded five interceptions, 23 passes defensed, 5.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss.

To make room for Harrison Jr. on the roster, the Colts waived undrafted free-agent safety Aaron Maddox.

Report: Colts working out free-agent S Ronnie Harrison Jr.

The Colts reportedly are working out free-agent S Ronnie Harrison Jr. on Monday.

The Indianapolis Colts reportedly are hosting a workout for free-agent safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. on Monday, per Jordan Schultz of The Score.

A former third-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft out of Alabama, Harrison has spent the last three seasons with the Cleveland Browns.

Harrison, 26, has lined up at strong safety during his time with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2018-2019) and Browns (2020-2022). He was traded to the Browns just before the 2020 season.

In 67 career games (45 starts), Harrison has recorded five interceptions, 23 passes defensed, 5.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss.

The Colts have dealt with some injuries at the safety position as both starters Rodney Thomas II (toe) and Julian Blackmon (hamstring) have recently missed practice.