According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Indianapolis Colts worked out cornerback LaMareon James, defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, linebacker Grayson Murphy, defensive end Casey Toohill, and linebacker Rashad Weaver—ultimately signing Kpassagnon to their practice squad following his Monday tryout.
It’s not the first time the Colts have been reportedly interested in Kpassagnon, as they were reportedly interested when he was a free agent back in the 2021 offseason.
Instead, Kpassagnon signed with the New Orleans Saints on a 2-year, $4.5M deal and later was re-signed to another 2-year, $6M contract extension in February of 2023.
After signing with them this past offseason, he’s been on and off the Chicago Bears roster to start this season, appearing in 4 games and recording 5 tackles (4 solo) and a sack before being released just a few weeks ago.
Per PFF, he earned a +51.1 overall grade with the Bears to start the season in limited action.
Originally a 2017 2nd round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs, the 6,7”, 289 pound defensive end (with 35 3/4” arms) has 146 tackles (98 solo), 17.5 sacks, 9 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery during 108 career games (34 starts).
While longtime Colts general manager Chris Ballard had already joined Indianapolis when Kpassagnon was drafted by Kansas City, as their former Director of Football Operations, he was presumably heavily involved with their pre-draft scouting and evaluating of prospects.
Should he be added to the active 53-man roster, Kpassagnon brings veteran d-line experience to the Colts organization, as well as an interesting physical profile:
The Colts announced that they released recently signed defensive end Seth Coleman in a corresponding roster move on their taxi-man squad to free up a spot for Kpassagnon.
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