Colts Fuel Up for 2023 with Thrilling New Legs!

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts speaks during a press conference at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed veteran defensive tackle Jerry Tillery and undrafted free agent tight end Carson Towt . Both players represent opposite sides of the spectrum in experience, yet both are facing similar expectations upon signing.

These are rather inconsequential signings as far as the grand scheme goes, but competition from depth pieces is always a positive. Jerry Tillery The seven-year veteran has become a journeyman depth piece who has provided solid spot-starts over the latter half of his career. Tillery was part of a historic first-round 2019 draft class that saw six different defensive tackles selected in the first 32 picks, with him serving as the final DT drafted 28th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Listed at 6’6”, 295 lbs, Tillery provides the aforementioned spot-start ability as a backup, starting in 20 of 51 games played over his last three seasons spent with the Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and most recently, the Kansas City Chiefs. He totaled 79 tackles, 11 QB Hits, 5 tackles for loss, and 3. 5 sacks during that stretch.

Carson Towt If you’d never heard of Carson Towt, the football player, before today, do not fret, for not even Towt himself has ever put on the pads. The former Notre Dame and Northern Arizona basketball product is listed at 6’8”, 250 lbs, and was a rebounding machine in the college ranks. Towt averaged 8.