Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed kicker Spencer Shrader to the practice squad and released running back Trent Pennix from the practice squad.
Shrader, 6-2, 201 pounds, has had multiple stints on the team's practice squad this season. He was elevated to the active roster in Week 1 vs. Houston and converted three extra points. Shrader participated in the Colts' 2024 offseason program and training camp after originally signing with the team as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2024. Collegiately, he appeared in 57 career games at Notre Dame (2023) and USF (2019-22) and converted 43-of-63 field goals and 156-of-158 extra points for 285 points. In 2023, Shrader played in all 13 games and made 15-of-22 field goals and 61-of-62 extra points for 106 points. He was a Lou Groza Award Semifinalist in 2021. His last name is pronounced Sh-RAID-err.
Pennix, 6-2, 234 pounds, spent Weeks 5-7 on the team's practice squad this season. 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.
