The Colts preseason win over the Bengals included standout performances from players fighting to make the 53-man roster
The Indianapolis Colts finished their preseason finale with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts have already begun making the moves required to reduce their roster to 53 ahead of Tuesday's deadline. The Colts' preseason finale was the final chance for players fighting for roster spots to impress the team. Multiple stepped up to the plate and did just […]
The Indianapolis Colts finished their preseason finale with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Colts have already begun making the moves required to reduce their roster to 53 ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
The Colts' preseason finale was the final chance for players fighting for roster spots to impress the team. Multiple stepped up to the plate and did just that.
Colts PFF Grades: Preseason Week 3
Colts' top 5 offensive grades
1. Jason Bean, QB: 88.8
Jason Bean has been a fan favorite throughout the preseason. His dual-threat ability at the QB position has many wondering if he could potentially push the Colts to part with Sam Ehlinger and give Bean the QB three instead. While I don't see that happening per se, I do think Bean has shown a lot of promise, and I'm sure the Colts are hopeful he sticks around on their practice squad.
2. Blake Freeland, OT: 85.4
3. Demetric Felton Jr., RB: 81.6
Demetric Felton Jr. capped off the Colts preseason win with a touchdown run. Since the game has ended, Felton has already been waived as the team works to finalize their 53-man roster. But his ability as a pass catcher could help him stick around on the practice squad if he clears wiavers.
4. Danny Pinter: 77.7
5. Bernhard Raimann: 77.1
Colts' top 5 defensive grades
1. Grover Stewart, DT: 88.3
2. DeForest Buckner, DT: 85.4
3. E.J. Speed, LB: 81.2
4. Chris Lammons, CB: 77.4
Chris Lammons has had a productive preseason as a defender. He has made multiple eye-catching plays, and with him being one of few CBs with experience playing in the slot on the Colts roster, I like his chances of sticking around with the team. Whether that is on the active roster or the practice squad, we will have to wait and see.
5. Genard Avery, Edge: 77.3
Genard Avery has flashed throughout training camp, and he had a sack in the preseason finale. Avery has a slim chance of making the roster due to the depth in the edge rusher room, but I think he has a solid shot at the practice squad to continue his tenure with the Colts.
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