Indianapolis Colts sign Wisconsin safety as undrafted free agent
Former Wisconsin safety Austin Brown landed his first NFL deal as an undrafted free agent, agreeing to sign with the Indianapolis Colts. Brown’s agreement came together quickly after the draft, giving the Badgers another defensive back in the league. The Colts valued Brown enough to lock in terms immediately, a key early step for undrafted players fighting for training camp reps and roster consideration.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Brown agreed to a $272,500 contract with Indianapolis. That figure framed the opportunity in concrete terms, putting Brown on the board for offseason work and giving him a chance to earn a longer look once the Colts hit the field for their spring and summer program. Source: #Colts are signing Wisconsin S Austin Brown and he gets 272k guaranteed.
pic. twitter. com/5mDkNFzoAV — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2026 For Brown, the undrafted label shifted from draft-weekend disappointment to a prove-it runway: special-teams snaps, meeting-room trust, and preseason production typically decide whether a UDFA sticks.
Next up for Brown is turning that contract into staying power as Indianapolis ramps up its offseason schedule and the competition for backup and special teams roles tightens. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin football Austin Brown NFL sign contract Indianapolis Colts