Indianapolis Colts 53-man roster projection after win against Vikings

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 15: Head coach Frank Reich and the Indianapolis Colts (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 15: Head coach Frank Reich and the Indianapolis Colts (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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Colts, Quenton Nelson
Quenton Nelson #56 of the Indianapolis Colts (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Offensive Line (9)

Eric Fisher, Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, Mark Glowinski, Braden Smith, Will Holden, Julién Davenport, Danny Pinter, Chris Reed

Offensive line depth is critical to Indianapolis’ success in 2021, which is why they carry a total of four tackles here. One notable omission is Sam Tevi, as he has done little to overtake Holden or deter Davenport.

Nelson, Kelly, and Glowinski appear to be healthy on the interior, but keeping Pinter and Reed along in order to supplement them isn’t the worst idea ever.

Another casualty of these decisions is seventh-round pick Will Fries, who could be retained as a practice squad candidate. There are some shocking moves here, particularly as it relates to Tevi, but this makes sure the best nine linemen are on the roster come Week 1.