Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today elevated running back Evan Hull and cornerback David Long Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team also signed cornerback Alex Johnson to the practice squad and released running back Trent Pennix from the practice squad.
Hull, 5-10, 209 pounds, has spent the entire season on the team's practice squad. As a rookie in 2023, he saw action in one game before suffering a season-ending injury and was placed on the Injured Reserve list. Hull registered one carry for one yard and caught one pass for six yards last season. He was originally selected by Indianapolis in the fifth round (176th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. Collegiately, Hull played in 37 career games (23 starts) at Northwestern (2019-22) and compiled 488 carries for 2,417 yards (5.0 avg.) and 18 touchdowns. He also registered 94 receptions for 851 yards (9.0 avg.) and four touchdowns. Hull garnered Honorable Mention All-Big Ten recognition in each of his last two seasons.
Long Jr., 5-11, 196 pounds, was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad in Week 4 vs. Pittsburgh and played. He was originally signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2024. Long Jr. has played in 67 career games (12 starts) in his time with the Colts (2024), New York Giants (2024), Green Bay Packers (2023), Carolina Panthers (2023), Las Vegas Raiders (2023) and Los Angeles Rams (2019-22). He has compiled 94 tackles (81 solo), eight passes defensed, one interception and two special teams stops. Long Jr. has also appeared in six postseason contests (one start) and has registered 12 tackles (11 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, one pass defensed and one interception. He was originally selected by the Rams in the third round (79th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Michigan.
Johnson, 6-0, 185 pounds, spent Weeks 1-4 on the New York Giants' practice squad this season. He participated in the Giants' 2024 offseason program and training camp after originally signing with the team as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. Collegiately, Johnson played in 55 career games (10 starts) at UCLA (2018-23) and compiled 55 tackles (36 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, 11 passes defensed, five interceptions, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick. In 2023, he earned Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 recognition from the league coaches after leading the conference with five interceptions.
Pennix, 6-2, 234 pounds, was signed to the team's practice squad on October 1, 2024. He participated in the Colts' 2024 offseason program and training camp. Pennix was originally 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. His last name is pronounced penn-ICKS.
