Colts Thrive as Fifth Veteran Scores a Big Win!
Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Make it five. In addition to Daniel Jones, Camryn Bynum, Mekhi Blackmon, and Laquon Treadwell, the Indianapolis Colts have added another ex-Minnesota Vikings player, this time signing defensive tackle Jerry Tillery from free agency’s second wave. Indianapolis keeps pulling familiar names from Minnesota’s orbit.
From Jones to Tillery, it’s a thing. Tiller will vie for playing time in 2026 and has forged quite the journeyman’s path as of late. Another Ex-Viking Joins a Colts Team Building Quiet Depth The Colts hope to reach the postseason for the first time since 2020.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Las Vegas Raiders during fourth-quarter action at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct 19, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. Tillery reacts to the turnover as teammates rally around him following the momentum-shifting defensive play late in the contest. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images.
Tillery to IND It’s another stop — probably a one-year stay — for Tillery. Yahoo Sports ‘ Paul Bretl wrote Tuesday , “The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly making another free agent addition at defensive tackle. According to the Indy Star’s Joel Erickson, the Colts are signing defensive tackle Jerry Tillery.
A former first-round pick by the Chargers in 2019, Tillery has appeared in 113 NFL games and made 53 starts. ” “After three-plus seasons with the Chargers, Tillery spent time with the Raiders, one year with Minnesota, and this most recent season in Kansas City. The addition of Tillery provides added competition to the defensive tackle rotation behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.
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