The Colts are making a change to their backfield for this Sunday’s game against the Ravens.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Colts are releasing running back Deon Jackson.
Jackson started Week 1 for the Colts against the Jaguars. He only had 14 rushing yards on 13 carries. The Duke product also had five receptions in the season opener.
Since joining the Colts in 2021, Jackson has racked up 281 yards on the ground and 223 yards through the air. He has reached the end zone three times in his career.
With Jackson no longer on the roster, the Colts are expected to give Trey Sermon at least a few carries this Sunday.
Sermon, a former star at Ohio State, hasn’t lived up to his draft billing. Perhaps his fresh start in Indianapolis will turn things around.
The #Colts are releasing RB Deon Jackson, source said, and bringing up RB Trey Sermon from the practice squad for the week. Jackson started Week 1 amid injuries.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 23, 2023
The Colts are 1-1 heading into Week 3. They defeated the Texans last Sunday despite losing Anthony Richardson to a concussion.
A win over the Ravens would be awfully impressive for Shane Steichen’s squad.