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Colts finalize 2026 roster with Sedrick Van Pran-Granger

8/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts completed their 53-man roster for 2026 by the 6 p.m. EST deadline.
Head coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard cut after a 0-2-1 preseason.
Quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr., and Riley Leonard made the roster while Easton Stick was cut.
Center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was acquired from Buffalo to fill the backup-center role.
Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt’s Week 1 suspension let backup tackle Luke Tenuta occupy a roster spot.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s first hard salary cap arrived in the 1994 season at $34.6 million, forcing teams like the Indianapolis Colts to cut veteran contracts—Bill Tobin released 12 players to save $4.2 million. Decades later, Coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard repeat that pattern, trimming the roster to meet today’s cap constraints.

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Story summary

The Indianapolis Colts completed their 53-man roster for 2026 by the 6 p.m. EST deadline.
Head coach Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard cut after a 0-2-1 preseason.
Quarterbacks Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson Sr., and Riley Leonard made the roster while Easton Stick was cut.
Center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger was acquired from Buffalo to fill the backup-center role.
Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt’s Week 1 suspension let backup tackle Luke Tenuta occupy a roster spot.

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