Ex-Bengals DT Devon Still Reportedly Works Out for Colts

According to ESPN NFL Reporter Field Yates, the Indianapolis Colts recently worked out former Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Devon Still:

Source: former Bengals DT Devon Still had a workout with the Colts. Colts' DL needs depth.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 15, 2015

Of course, Still is most known for his courageous 5-year old cancer-surviving daughter, Leah Still, who’s braver than any football player ever could be and a true inspiration.

Feb 9, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still and his daughter Leah Still courtside before ringing the ceremonial liberty bell at the start of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors at Wells Fargo Center. The Warriors defeated the 76ers 89-84. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

In July of this past year, the elder Still accepted an ESPY award on behalf of his daughter, who was undergoing chemotherapy treatments and couldn’t attend. His daughter’s fight is why Still supports “Leah Strong” on his eye black in what’s been a nationally recognized campaign in support of cancer awareness.

As a former 2nd round pick of the Bengals in 2012, the 6’5″, 310 pound Still has played in 40 career games, recording 40 career tackles and 0.5 sacks respectively. The 26 year old is coming off a season in which he appeared in 11 games for the Bengals, registering 19 tackles.

With Arthur Jones out for the year with a season-ending ankle injury, the Colts could possibly use additional defensive line depth. The big bodied Still could give them another rotational defensive lineman to utilize on the depth chart.

From “Chuck Strong” to “Leah Strong”, his new head coach Chuck Pagano would understand better than anyone the Still’s adversity and constant fight with cancer, as the former overcame leukemia himself in 2012 in what also became a nationwide inspiration.

It’s worth noting that a 53-man active roster spot indeed opened up today, as injured backup running back Vick Ballard was released earlier.

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