Colts Sign Jerry Tillery, Boosting Defensive Line Depth

0:00This is Corey with the story with NFL News Today. Powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Indianapolis Colts have signed defensive tackle Jerry Tillery, marking the fifth former Minnesota Vikings player they've added this off season. That list now includes Daniel Jones, Cameron Bynum, Mecky Blackman, and Laquan Tredwell. Tillery joins on a short-term deal to bolster their defensive line depth as they chase a playoff spot for the first time since 2020. Tillery brings a journeyman's resume to Indy. Drafted in the first round by the Los Angeles Chargers back in 2019, he spent time there through 2022, then bounced to the loss. Vegas Raiders, a year with the Vikings in 2024, and most recently the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025. At nearly 30 years old, this will be his fifth team since 2022 began. His NFL stats have been average at best, with stronger past-rushing skills than run defense.

1:00Pro football focus grades hover in the 50s mostly, never elite for a top pick. Still, he's durable, playing at least 15 games every season since entering the league. With the Colts, Tillery steps into a crowded interior line behind stars D-Force Buckner and Grover Stewart. He'll compete with players like Ata Tamiwa, Ata Vauer, Kobe Wooden, and Derek and Naughty for snaps, adding versatility across the front. The team's defense ranked 16th in efficiency last year, so they're quietly building competition. Meanwhile, Indy has made several other free agency moves, signing guys like wide receiver Alec Pierce, Titan Andrew Ogletree, and Safety Jonathan, Owens, while losing edge rushers and linemen to other teams. Without a first round pick in 2026, they might draft linebackers or corners later to round things out. Up for this day and in episode comes from our sponsor. Sully Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, layback, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to.

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