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Insider: Why the Colts are moving on from John Simon

Colts insider Zak Keefer breaks down what moves the team made on cut day Zak Keefer, IndyStar

INDIANAPOLIS – In a surprise move that belies an obvious need for playmakers on the defensive side of the ball, the Indianapolis Colts released veteran John Simon on Saturday, a bold decision that arrives after a preseason in which Simon was often the unit’s best player.

It is the latest and perhaps most telling indication yet of the Colts’ plans to rebuild this defense to fit new coordinator Matt Eberflus’ 4-3 scheme.