The quarterbacks got the headlines (of course), but the Colts' initial "unofficial" depth chart revealed much more to us at LB. Indy listed Cameron McGrone as the weak-side starter, with Jaylon Carlies backing him up. That's particularly notable because McGrone has never started an NFL game, whereas Carlies logged six starts for the Colts as a 2024 rookie.

E.J. Speed has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it's worth $3.25 million, with incentives that could push it to $5 million. Speed spent the past six seasons with the Colts, mostly as a reserve. He started 11 games in 2023, though, and held a full-time role throughout last season. He'll turn 30 in June.

Colts LB E.J. Speed is active for today's game against the Giants. He managed just one practice this week after missing Week 16, but it was a full Friday workout. We've added Speed in LB2 territory of the Week 17 rankings. His activation likely slices playing time for rookie LB Jaylon Carlies.

The Colts have activated LB Jaylon Carlies from IR, and he is active for today's game against the Titans. CB JuJu Brents remains on IR, despite recently returning to practice.

Colts LB E.J. Speed will miss Sunday's game against the Titans with a knee injury.