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The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of defensive end Viliami Fehoko Jr., safety George Odum, wide receiver Eli Pancol, and defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the practice squad, while also releasing defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, tight end Maximilian Mang, and cornerback Troy Pride Jr. in corresponding roster moves.
It was reported yesterday by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz that Wormley was expected to be signed to the Colts practice squad as veteran interior depth.
However, veteran safety George Odum is a name who may not need any introduction for Colts fans, having signed with Indianapolis originally as an undrafted free agent and played for the franchise from 2018-21, becoming a 2020 NFL First-Team All-Pro on special teams in the process.
He would sign a 3-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers during 2022’s free agency period and became an NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro for them on special teams during that same campaign. He signed a 2-year contract extension during the 2024 offseason, but suffered an elbow injury late that season before being placed on injured reserve and later underwent subsequent elbow surgery this past offseason. He was then released by the 49ers.
Now 32-years-old, it’s possible that Odum could provide his special teams prowess and veteran safety depth to the tail-end of the Colts roster.
Otherwise, Fehoko Jr. was initially a 2023 4th round pick of the Dallas Cowboys out of San Jose State. The 6’4”, 267 pound defensive end would last one season in Dallas before spending time on the Washington Commanders practice squad over the past two years. He has yet to appear in an NFL game. He was formerly Mountain West Player of the Year in 2022 and 3x First-Team All-Mountain West during his prior impressive collegiate career.
Lastly, Pancol is a 6,3”, 205 pound undrafted rookie wideout out of Duke, who has spent time on the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad so far this season. He was Third-Team All-ACC last season.
