Colts Re-Sign O-Lineman to an Extended Contract
An offensive line veteran has signed a contract extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
A seasoned offensive lineman has been extended by the Indianapolis Colts.
No, it’s not Michael Pittman Jr., who the Colts franchise-tagged on Tuesday in order to keep him on the team through 2024.
Jack Anderson, a seasoned centre, gives the offensive line group more depth after they had a strong comeback in 2023.
Maintaining a pass-catcher like Pittman is key, but the offensive line also needs to have trustworthy and seasoned depth. Despite not being a well-known player or a consistent starter, Anderson has played in the NFL long enough to be a reliable backup in the trenches.
Throughout his three-year career, the former Texas Tech Red Raider has played both guard and centre. He has also played for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. This indicates that his name was highly appreciated on the depth chart by other teams in the league.
Having appeared in 15 games since 2021, Anderson will offer a variety of blocking for an Indianapolis club that struggled with the loss of its starters. In order to safeguard quarterback Anthony Richardson in the event of an injury and the need for a backup linemen, it is imperative to retain as many veterans as possible. Richardson is a developing quarterback who recently underwent serious shoulder surgery.
The former seventh-round pick is slated to start at centre, behind backup Wesley French and Pro Bowler Ryan Kelly. With the combine behind them and the draft less than two months away, expect the Colts to continue making roster changes.
