Colts waive cornerback who started a game last season after injury
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Colts waive cornerback who started a game last season after injury
Nathan Brown, Indianapolis Star·Indianapolis Star
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WESTFIELD – TheColtswaived cornerbackCameron Mitchellon Monday with an "injured" designation, three days after he was seen nursing what appeared to be an upper-body injury suffered during 11-on-11 action in Friday's practice.
Mitchell, who theBrownstook in the fifth-round in 2023 out of Northwestern, was absent from Saturday's practice and wasn't seen Monday morning before theColtsannounced they had waived him.Clevelandwaived Mitchell midseason in late-September last year beforeIndianapolispicked him up and made him a rotational piece of their oft-injured secondary. Mitchell appeared in eight games in Indianapolis, including one start, and logged 225 snaps on defense – a 41% clip in the games which the 24-year-old appeared.
The Indianapolis Colts run in a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. (7) holds his helmet Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Fans watch the players Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) runs a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) looks behind him Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes (46) puts on his helmet Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez (8) smiles Indianapolis ColtsSaturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) runs back toward a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deion Burks (80) runs toward the ball Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum (0) smiles Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan (20) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon walks on the turf Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Fans watch the action Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe (10) runs Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (15) runs to the next drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker CJ Allen (53) smiles Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Sean McKeon (49) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes (46) wipes his face Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Justin Walley (27) smiles Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tackle Jalen Travis (75) warms up Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Carson Towt (45) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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The Indianapolis Colts run in a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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The Indianapolis Colts run in a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. (7) holds his helmet Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Fans watch the players Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) runs a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu (97) looks behind him Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes (46) puts on his helmet Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez (8) smiles Indianapolis ColtsSaturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (84) runs back toward a drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deion Burks (80) runs toward the ball Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts safety Camryn Bynum (0) smiles Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Seth McGowan (20) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon walks on the turf Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Fans watch the action Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe (10) runs Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (15) runs to the next drill Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker CJ Allen (53) smiles Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) warms up Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Sean McKeon (49) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts long snapper Luke Rhodes (46) wipes his face Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Justin Walley (27) smiles Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tackle Jalen Travis (75) warms up Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts tight end Carson Towt (45) catches a pass Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, during day four of Indianapolis Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield.
Mitchell recorded 18 tackles, two for a loss and four passes broken up during his time as a Colt in 2025.
In Mitchell's place, theColtssigned undrafted free agent corner MekhiRodgers, who participated in the Colts' rookie mini-camp in the spring for a tryout. Rodgers appeared in 13 games last fall for James Madison, recording eight tackles and one pass broken up.
If Mitchell clears waivers, he'll revert back to the Colts' injured reserve list.
Three other Colts missed practice Monday, including receiverAlec Pierce, who remains on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to rehab an ankle surgery from late-March. Colts head coach Shane Steichen said defensive tackleDerrick Nnadi, who also missed Saturday's practice, is nursing a toe injury, and safetyHunter Wohleris dealing with a hamstring injury after taking much of the first-team snaps at strong safety to open camp last week over rookieA.J. Haulcy.
