Christine Michael has cat-like quickness as a back, but it’s his uncanny feline skill for finding new NFL lives that is his most noteworthy trait at this point.
Michael signed with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Thursday, to compete with Robert Turbin and 2017 fourth-rounder Marlon Mack as the backup to Frank Gore. In four NFL seasons — it feels like he has been in the league a decade at this point — Michael has 254 carries for 1,080 yards (4.3 avg.) and seven touchdowns, plus 26 receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown.