Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed cornerback David Long Jr. to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. The team also signed running back Trent Pennix to the practice squad.
Long Jr., 5-11, 196 pounds, was elevated to the active roster in Week 4 vs. Pittsburgh and Week 5 at Jacksonville and played. He was originally signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2024. Long Jr. has played in 68 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.
Pennix, 6-2, 234 pounds, spent Week 5 on the team's practice squad after being signed by Indianapolis 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.
