COLTS ADD VETERAN DE CARL LAWSON TO PRACTICE SQUAD
The Indianapolis Colts signed veteran defensive end Carl Lawson to the practice squad and released tight end Kenny Fletcher Jr. on Wednesday.
Lawson, 31, has played in 90 games (34 starts) with the Cincinnati Bengals (2017-20), New York Jets (2022-23), Dallas Cowboys (2024) and Baltimore Ravens (2025).
A fourth-round pick by Cincinnati in 2017, Lawson has accumulated 135 tackles, 122 quarterback hits, 32 sacks and four forced fumbles.
Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo held the same position with the Bengals when Lawson was on the team in 2019 and 2020.
The Colts (2-2) enter Sunday’s road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) ranked 31st in total defense, allowing 423.8 yards per game.
Fletcher, 22, was undrafted out of Rutgers in April and signed with the Colts’ practice squad on Sept. 8 after going through training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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COLTS OWNER CARLIE IRSAY-GORDON DEFENDS PRESENCE ON SIDELINE
Indianapolis Colts principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is tuning out the noise from critics questioning her presence on the sideline during game days.
Irsay-Gordon found herself in the spotlight after television cameras captured her approaching a coach and asking questions during Sunday’s 30-13 victory over the Washington Commanders in London.
While some have been outspoken about her presence on the sideline, she contends that she’s trying to listen to what matters.
“I like to say on a good day I have like a fifth-grade reading level understanding of the game and just the basic concepts of what we’re trying to do, depending on the week and depending on our opponent and depending on the situation,” Irsay-Gordon told Front Office Sports Tonight on Monday in London.
“But I think, then, it just helps to understand and to ask questions because I think one of the things, in my opinion, like being a good leader is about listening, really to understand. And I think that’s what the best teams do.”
Irsay-Gordon, 45, has been actively involved in various front office roles with the Colts. She transitioned to principal owner in the succession plan put in place by her father, late owner and CEO Jim Irsay, prior to his death on May 21, 2025.
Irsay-Gordon served as an intern for the Colts and is a member of multiple league committees. She attended owners meetings and tended to official league business at her father’s side — and independently on behalf of ownership — since 2004.
She and her siblings — Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson — were named as vice chairs/co-owners of the Colts in 2012.
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Colts head coach Shane Steichen begins with an injury update on tight end Will Mallory, who will be returning to practice this week after a four-week stint on IR. Steichen then dives into the Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and what issues their defense can pose. Steichen also breaks down what the Colts have to do against a defense that is second in the league in takeaways, which is an area the Colts offense has struggled with. Finally, Steichen discusses facing former Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and emphasizes the immense respect he has for Pittman.
COACH STEICHEN: https://www.colts.com/video/shane-steichen-midweek-update-colts-vs-steelers
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones dives into his recent turnover struggles, and how he’s working in practices this week to correct them. Jones also shares how past Colts games against the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the rear view mirror now for everyone in the building, and why they leave previous results in the past. Finally, Jones discusses how the Colts can gain more yards per play, especially with deep threat Alec Pierce sidelined.
QB DANIEL JONES: https://www.colts.com/video/daniel-jones-colts-vs-steelers-week-5
Cornerback Sauce Gardner takes accountability for his mistakes in the Colts’ 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders, and how he’s going to work each day this week to make sure the same thing doesn’t happen the rest of the season. Gardner says he was disappointed in himself, especially in the run game and says that performance won’t happen again. Tight end Tyler Warren shares how it’ll feel seeing former teammate Michael Pittman Jr. in a Steelers uniform Sunday and also discusses his relationship with Steelers tight end, and fellow Penn State alum, Pat Freiermuth.
GARDNER AND WARREN: https://www.colts.com/video/sauce-gardner-tyler-warren-colts-vs-steelers-locker-talk-week-5
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