Colts Show Interest in Former First-Rounder, Veteran Cornerback
The Indianapolis Colts' defense has played well through five weeks under coordinator Lou Anarumo, but has sustained many setbacks/injuries to the secondary, specifically the cornerback position.
After veteran Xavien Howard retired, and newly signed slot cornerback Mike Hilton sustained a shoulder injury against the Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis has worked out cornerback Kendall Fuller.
Along with Fuller, Indy also took a closer look at safety Lewis Cine.
Starting with Fuller, he was on the Colts' radar last season but ultimately signed with the Miami Dolphins. Fuller has played plenty of football and last season saw 11 starts in as many games.
Fuller put up 50 tackles and seven pass breakups for the Dolphins. For his NFL career (nine years), he's accumulated 536 tackles, 16 picks, two interceptions returned for touchdowns, 82 pass breakups, and 104 total starts.
If the Colts decide to bring Fuller to the squad, he will provide a veteran presence and might even be elevated to the active 53-man roster to play given the thin nature of Indy's cornerback room.
The other player is the three-year defender, safety Cine. After Daniel Scott was placed on injured reserve, it prompted Indianapolis to see what Cine might provide.
Despite being selected in the first round a few years ago (2022) out of the University of Georgia, Cine has hardly played or made any sort of impact defensively.
Indy's safety room includes Nick Cross, Cam Bynum, Rodney Thomas II, and Trey Washington, so there is potential for Cine to add to that depth. However, Ben Nikkel would likely get called up from the practice squad before Cine would get any real action for Anarumo's defense.
The Colts' defense put the brakes on the Raiders, allowing just six points, which is a season-best for Indianapolis. Everyone is talking about Shane Steichen, Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, and the dynamic Colts offense, but the stop troops have been great in their roles.
After Kenny Moore II went down with an Achilles injury, the Colts brought in Hilton. But after Hilton's shoulder injury, it makes sense that the team wants to see what Fuller might provide if they need him.
As for the safety position, Anarumo appears happy with who he has in that regard, but it never hurts to kick the tires on a former first-rounder like Cine.
We'll see what the Colts coaching staff decides to do as they prepare for an Arizona Cardinals team that just dropped their third game of the year to the Tennessee Titans yesterday.
Broncos Rookie 1st-Round Draft Pick Pushes Back in Since-Deleted Post
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Jahdae Barron #12 of the Denver Broncos look on against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Denver Broncos have brought rookie first-round draft pick and defensive back Jahdae Barron along slowly, but the youngster believes he has made the most of his limited opportunities on the field, including in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Barron, the No. 20 overall selection of the 2025 draft, took issue with a set of statistics on his performance so far.
Barron sought evidence, but later removed his request, at least from the public eye.
Broncos DB Jahdae Barron Pushes Back on Stats Update
Barron came across a post from The Denver Post’s Luca Evans that highlighted the rookie production through five weeks.
“#Broncos rookie CB Jahdae Barron only had 10 snaps vs. Eagles, but had best game of his young career so far,” Evans posted on X on October 6. “Two stops, 1 catch allowed on 3 targets, one big third-down PBU.
“On the year, has allowed four catches in 9 targets for 18 yards, per @NextGenStats.”
“Show me the 4 catches and show me the 1 catch yesterday……,” Barron posted in response in the since-deleted response.
Pro Football Focus corroborated TruMedia’s account of Barron’s showing, crediting him with one reception on three targets and 1 pass deflection in his coverage. However, Pro Football Reference notably listed Barron as not having faced any targets in coverage in Week 5.
In a twist, Pro Football Reference has Barron at 4-of-7 completion for 28 yards and 1 touchdown allowed this season.
Per Pro Football Focus, Barron has allowed 4-for-9 completion for 21 yards, and 0 TD passes.
Jahdae Barron Playing Time Remains Subject of Consternation
GettyJonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball as Jahdae Barron #23 of the Denver Broncos defends.
Barron has logged 84 snaps on defense for the Broncos this season, and his 10 logged in the Broncos’ win over the Eagles in Week 5 were his fewest of the season. Barron had logged no fewer than 16 defensive snaps in any game during Weeks 1 through 4.
There has been angst over Barron, who does have one start to his credit and has played in all five games so far.
The Broncos deploy various defensive personnel packages to maximize their situations.
Just a perfect call and Vance has done a perfect job finding a role that’s best for every player on this defense that lets them play free.
— Robby (@Robby_NFL) October 6, 2025
Barron has played 26% of the Broncos’ defensive snaps, per PFR, behind the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Pat Surtain II (99.7%), but also Riley Moss (100%), and nickelback Ja’Quan McMillian (63.8%).
Moss has allowed 46.9% completion, McMillian 60%, and Surtain 61.1%. However, Moss and Surtain have both faced 18-plus targets. McMillian has faced 10 looks in coverage.
Whether or not the Broncos have any plans to give Barron more playing time is unclear.
Jahdae Barron Reunites With Former Longhorns Teammate
GettyAndrew Mukuba #4 and Jahdae Barron #7 of the Texas Longhorns pose after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
While the Broncos got the win over the Eagles, Barron and fellow former Texas Longhorns DB, Philly’s rookie Andrew Mukuba, met up on the field to swap jerseys afterward.
The scene drew attention.
“Childhood friends and former Longhorns Jahdae Barron and Andrew Mukuba swapped jerseys after the game,” KVUE’s Cory Mose posted on X on October 5, with the clip Barron originally posted to his Instagram.“Cool moment for the Austin natives.”
Barron will look to return to his normal range of reps, if not surpass it, as the Broncos take on the New York Jets in Week 6 in London.
