Colts sign S Tyreque Jones to practice squad, release DT Ross Blacklock from practice squad

Indianapolis – yesterday, defensive end Ross Blacklock was dismissed from the practice squad and safety Tyreque Jones was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.

Jones, who is 6-2 and 195 pounds, was a member of the New York Jets practice squad from Weeks 1 through 7. He signed with the Tennessee Titans on May 12, 2023, as an undrafted free agent, and took part in the team’s training camp and offseason program in 2023. Jones participated in 59 games (38 starts) throughout his collegiate career at Boise State from 2017 to 22. throughout that time, he recorded 157 tackles, 110 of which were solo, 11.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 18 passes defensed, 4 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries. Twice (2021 and 2022) he was recognized as an All-Mountain West Honorable Mention recipient.

Blacklock, 6-5, 307 pounds, was signed to the team’s practice squad on October 24, 2023. He has played in 41 career games (three starts) in his time with the Colts (2023), Jacksonville Jaguars (2023), Minnesota Vikings (2022) and Houston Texans (2020-21). Blacklock has compiled 38 tackles (26 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble.

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