Blackmon takes number 29, which former second-round pick, Brents, wore for his two seasons in the Circle City. As for Howard, he takes on an illustrious number formerly worn by soon-to-be Hall of Fame kicker, Adam Vinatieri.

Perhaps the most stunning move made by the Indianapolis Colts was the decision to waive cornerback JuJu Brents before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. roster cut deadline. The Indianapolis-native was selected by the Colts in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Jason Logan's Indianapolis Colts preview for 2025, where the glaring hole at quarterback will continue to be the Shoe's undoing.

The quarterback competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson Sr. dominated the Colts' 2025 offseason. However, while Jones garnered attention after being signed on a one-year deal to get the best out of Richardson, the former Colts fourth-overall pick was the center of everything.

For the first time since the Colts' quarterback decision was made, GM Chris Ballard weighed in on Daniel Jones being the starter.