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Release of Nate Irving has re-opened competition for Colts' starting linebacker spot

INDIANAPOLIS -- Nate Irving got a significant amount of snaps with the first unit at inside linebacker during the preseason for the Indianapolis Colts.

And now here the Colts sit, just days away from their Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions, looking for a new starting linebacker after releasing Irving over the weekend.

“It was a tough call,” coach Chuck Pagano said.