Who could the Colts ‘Weddle’ out of retirement?
By Brad Marr
Is there any former player the Indianapolis Colts could call out of retirement for a playoff run?
Eric Weddle had an extensive career as an NFL safety. A career so successful he spent 13 years as an elite member of the Chargers, Ravens, and Rams secondaries.
After the 2019 season, he retired with more than 200 games played, over 1,100 tackles, 29 interceptions, 9.5 sacks, and a ridiculous 98 passes defensed. What. A. Career.
Well, he’s back.
Weddle came out of retirement and joined the Los Angeles Rams in their push for their second Super Bowl appearance in four years.
The 37-year-old Weddle joined the Rams this postseason after the team suffered key injuries to the defensive backfield. It sounds crazy, but it’s actually been a bold move that’s paid off rather fairly.
Now Weddle and Los Angeles are on the verge of winning the Super Bowl, but Weddle has made clear, no matter what happens, it will be his last game.
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What if the Indianapolis Colts took this strategy? Who would they bring in to fill the gaps on the squad to edge over that hump?
What player would Colts bring back for a playoff run?
Let’s omit the player that most Indy fans would probably say, he’s not coming back.
Now that that’s out the way, Robert Mathis surely has a few more QB sacks in him, right? Sure he’s 40, but the newly awarded Ring of Honor member could definitely make his presence felt.
Reggie Wayne may be a Hall of Fame Finalist, but let’s get him on the field as a reliable target for Carson Wentz!
While neither seems likely the Colts COULD use some veteran help in the secondary and one name comes to mind.
Vontae Ottis Davis.
Yep, you heard me. The same guy who left Indianapolis after six seasons, joined the Buffalo Bills, and hilariously retired at halftime after one game.
It may be wild, but Davis is still within playing age. He’s 33 years young!
Vontae Davis may not want to play games for Buffalo, because it’s cold up there. Imagine the Colts get home-field advantage in the playoffs though. Lucas Oil is a dome setting, temperature-controlled, no worries about the snow!
It’s an incredibly far-fetched idea to reach out and sign Davis. His veteran role would be limited, but it would be a good opportunity for young DBs on the roster to learn from his experience. After all, he was a great corner for a number of years!
