The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent running back Matt Jones and placed cornerback Pierre Desir on the Injured Reserve List. The team also signed cornerback Taurean Nixon to the practice squad.
Jones, 6-2, 239 pounds, was waived by the Colts on December 2. He was most recently elevated to Indianapolis’ 53-man roster from the practice squad on September 22. Jones saw action in three games for the Colts this season and tallied five carries for 14 yards. He has played in 23 career games (seven starts) with Indianapolis (2017) and the Washington Redskins (2015-16) and has registered 248 carries for 964 yards and six touchdowns.