The Indianapolis Colts are adding a former first-round pick to their roster in training camp. The Colts cut Xavier White, a rookie undrafted free agent, to make room for the addition.
The Indianapolis Colts cut Xavier White
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Per a statement by the Colts, the team signed White in May. He was a versatile player for Texas Tech, as he was used as a kick returner in addition to wide receiver:
White, 5-10, 190 pounds, was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2024. He saw action in 51 career games (nine starts) at Texas Tech (2019-23) and compiled 133 receptions for 1,524 yards (11.5 avg.) and six touchdowns. White also registered 136 carries for 754 yards (5.5 avg.) and five touchdowns.
In the return game, he totaled 19 kickoff returns for 407 yards (21.4 avg.) and five punt returns for 46 yards (9.2 avg.).
White didn’t have a lot of time to prove himself in training camp. However, he should get another look from a receiver-needy team during the preseason.
Laquon Treadwell signed with the Colts
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Per the Colts, veteran receiver Laquon Treadwell will replace White’s spot on the 90-man roster:
Treadwell, 6-2, 215 pounds, has played in 81 career games (24 starts) in his time with the Baltimore Ravens (2023), Seattle Seahawks (2022), Arizona Cardinals (2022), New England Patriots (2022), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021), Atlanta Falcons (2020) and Minnesota Vikings (2016-19). He has totaled 111 receptions for 1,242 yards (11.2 avg.) and five touchdowns.
Treadwell has also appeared in four postseason contests. He was originally selected by the Vikings in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Mississippi. In 2023, Treadwell spent time on the Ravens’ active roster and practice squad. He appeared in five games (one start) and caught one pass for 16 yards.
In the preseason, Treadwell, a former first-round pick, should have a chance to make the Colt’s 53-man roster or practice squad. Per Pro Football Focus, the Colts’ receiver corps is ranked as the 22nd-best in the league.
NFL fans’ initial reaction to the news
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Can he play safety?
— Bobby (@Swervesshouse) July 24, 2024
Man you know how long I wanted Treadwell. He ain’t the same though. Never lived up to who I thought he could be.
— J. Cook (@Joebencook) July 24, 2024
Sad this guy never worked out for any team
— RJ (@phisportfanatic) July 24, 2024
Man gets tossed around like a prime Lisa Ann video
— Rydea (@Rykea2) July 24, 2024
Death, taxes, and 1st round picks getting endless chances
— poopoopeepeehead (@thatoned00dyouk) July 24, 2024
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