The Colts are releasing veteran DE John Simon on Saturday, according to Michael Perrett.
Other players being cut according to reports include:
- RB Tion Green
- G Deyshawn Bond
- DL Anthony Johnson
- RB Branden Oliver
- QB Phillip Walker
- DE Chris McCain
- DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches
- DT Brandon Banks
- DE John Simon
Simon, 27, is a former fourth-round pick of the Ravens back in 2013. He spent just over a year in Baltimore before he was waived at the start of the 2014 season and later signed on to the Ravens’ practice squad.
After Simon played out the 2016 season under a low-round restricted tender, the Colts signed him to a three-year, $14 million contract last year
In 2017, Simon appeared in nine games for the Colts and recorded 43 tackles, three sacks, an interception returned for a touchdown, and a pass defense. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 55 edge rusher out of 115 qualifying players.
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