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Colts release free agent defender just weeks after signing him

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Just weeks after signing a free agent defender, the Colts have already released him.

The Indianapolis Colts announced that they released veteran cornerback Kenny Moore . However, the team also made two other roster moves, one of which includes releasing a recently signed free agent. Along with releasing Moore, safety Nasir Adderley was let go as well.

The Colts signed Adderley not long ago, back on Apr. 14. After not playing for three NFL seasons, Adderley made the decision to unretire.

Adderley was a second-round pick out of Delaware by the LA Chargers in the 2019 NFL draft. In Years 2 through 4, Adderley appeared in 46 games , making 44 starts. For his career, he allowed a completion rate of 69% when targeted, surrendering 11.

7 yards per catch with three interceptions and nine pass breakups, according to PFF . He made 226 of his 265 tackle attempts. Why did the Colts release Nasir Adderley not long after signing him?