The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that the team has signed outside linebacker Akeem Ayers and waived recently claimed cornerback Neiko Thorpe in a corresponding move.
Originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft, the 6’3″, 255 pound outside linebacker endured a bit of a career resurgence following a 2014 trade to the New England Patriots, making 4 starts in 9 games while recording 20 tackles, 4 sacks, and an interception during the team’s Super Bowl XLIX championship season.
However, last offseason, Ayers signed a 2-year contract with the then-St.