Colts sign a former 2nd-round pick

Monday, the Colts added to their secondary as they announced the signing of Teez Tabor. Teez Tabor is a hybrid corner and safety who was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2nd round of the 2017 NFL draft. Tabor would only last with the Lions for two seasons. After his sting with the Lions, […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Aug 14, 2023 3:43 PM EDT

Jan 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Teez Tabor (39) exits the locker room before kickoff against the New York Jets at Lumen Field.

Monday, the Colts added to their secondary as they announced the signing of Teez Tabor.

We have signed S Teez Tabor and waived RB Zavier Scott with an injury settlement.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 14, 2023

Teez Tabor is a hybrid corner and safety who was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2nd round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Tabor would only last with the Lions for two seasons. After his sting with the Lions, he jumped around the league for a few seasons before appearing with the Chicago Bears in the regular season in 2021. He spent the year with the Seattle Seahawks this past season, where he fully transitioned to strong safety.

The Colt's safety room has been hit with injuries so far in camp, as both starters Rodney Thomas II and Julian Blackmon have been sidelined. 2nd-year safety Nick Cross best translates as a strong safety as well, which means he will be the direct competition for newly signed Tabor.