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Colts: Weird loophole allows Packers to get big OL assist from Indy

ORCHARD PARK, NY - JANUARY 09: Jared Veldheer #65 of the Indianapolis Colts against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on January 9, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

The Packers are signing former Colts fill-in left tackle Jared Veldheer for their next playoff game.

The ankle injury that prompted left tackle Anthony Castonzo, who has since retired, to undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve to close out the year forced the Indianapolis Colts’ hand in finding a last-minute replacement for Week 17 and ultimately, the first-round of the playoffs.