The Indianapolis Colts have released a backup defensive tackle.
The Indianapolis Cols have released defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, according to multiple reports.
Colts announce the release of DT-Raekwon Davis.
Made little impact after a 2-year, $14 million signing last offseason.
Opens up a cap savings around $7 million.
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) March 6, 2025
Davis originally signed a two-year, $14 million deal with the Colts last offseason but didn’t play much during the 2024 season. The 27-year-old defensive tackle finished with 15 combined tackles on the season and zero sacks over a 17 game period.
Davis, who was one of two outside free agents brought in by Colts general manager Chris Ballard last offseason, was signed to help provide depth behind starting defensive tackles DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. The other player signed by Indianapolis was backup quarterback Joe Flacco, who isn’t expected to be back for the 2025 season either.
Releasing Davis helps create around $6.5 million in cap space, which Indianapolis can use to either re-signing some of their own in-house free agents or outside free agents. The Colts now sit around $41 million in cap space prior to the free agency period beginning next week, according to Spotrac.
The release of DT Raekwon Davis frees up $6.49M of cap space for the #Colts.
Indy now holds around $41M of room heading toward the league year.https://t.co/MUbykZtuJj
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 6, 2025
The NFL’s legal tampering period is set to begin at noon on Monday, March 10. With Davis’ release, the Colts will now have a spot to fill at backup defensive tackle. Perhaps the team looks to bring in a player who is familiar with Indy’s new defensive coordinator, Lou Anarumo.
