Colts Sign Micheal Clemons to Low-Risk Deal

0:00On March 12, the Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent defensive and Michael Clemens to a three-year deal through 2028. The 28-year-old Ed Rusher, who stands six feet five inches and weighs 263 pounds, spent his first four seasons with. The New York Jets, after being a fourth-round pick out of Texas A&M. In 65 games, he notched 8.5 sacks, including four-point. Five in his most recent year, when he started 16 times. Clemens brings versatility, able to slide inside on the defensive line when needed. His new contract includes just under $7 million in guarantees, mostly assigning bonus and first-year base pay, making it low-risk for Indy. He'll rotate behind first-rounder Layatu Latu, alongside new addition Arden Ki and second-year player J.T. Tuamalowow. Jets fans highlight some red flags, like Clemens drawing 10 penalties, more than his sacks and missing 14 tackles. Outpacing his 13-4 loss. He's also known for a viral sideline outbursts with Cleveland fans a couple years back.

1:06Still, his career totals include 119 tackles and 20 quarterback hits. Recent data shows improvement in his past rush, with a career-high 24 pressures last season, quicker get off time, and better time too. Pressure. Colts inside her Nathan Brown sees value in his durability, having played at least 16 games each of his pro years. This move bolsters Indy's defensive line-deaf, without big commitments, setting Clemens up for a key audition year ahead.