Westfield, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts today claimed running back Demetric Felton off waivers (from Chicago) and waived-injured running back Trent Pennix. If Pennix clears waivers, he will revert to the Colts Injured Reserve list.
Felton, 5-9, 190 pounds, has played in 24 career games (four starts) in his time with the Bears (2024), Cincinnati Bengals (2023) and Cleveland Browns (2021-23) and has registered eight carries for 20 yards (2.5 avg.). He has also caught 20 passes for 189 yards (9.5 avg.) and two touchdowns. Felton has totaled 39 punt returns for 269 yards (6.9 avg.) and 10 kickoff returns for 183 yards (18.3 avg.). He was originally selected by the Browns in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of UCLA. His first name is pronounced duh-ME-trick.
Pennix, 6-2, 234 pounds, was signed by Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2024. Collegiately, he played in 54 career games (15 starts) at North Carolina State (2018-23) at tight end and running back. Pennix compiled 55 receptions for 712 yards (12.9 avg.) and 11 touchdowns. He also registered 41 carries for 240 yards (5.9 avg.) and one touchdown.
