The Indianapolis Colts today signed linebacker Liam Anderson to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and waived defensive tackle Adam Gotsis. The team also elevated guard Atonio Mafi and guard Josh Sills to the active roster from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
Anderson, 6-3, 226 pounds, was elevated to the active roster in Week 7 vs. Miami and played. He has spent the entire season on the team's practice squad. As a rookie in 2013, Anderson appeared in one game for the Colts and spent most of the season on the team's practice squad. He was originally signed by Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023. Collegiately, Anderson played in 53 games (30 starts) at Holy Cross (2018-22) and compiled 231 tackles (148 solo), 37.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, six interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was a two-time First Team All-Patriot League choice (2021-22).
Gotsis, 6-4, 290 pounds, has spent time on the team's active roster and practice squad this season. He was originally signed to the team's practice squad on September 17, 2024. Gotsis has played in 126 career games (54 starts) in his time with the Colts (2024), Jacksonville Jaguars (2020-24) and Denver Broncos (2016-19). He has totaled 223 tackles (136 solo), 25.0 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 22 passes defensed, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three special teams stops. Gotsis has also appeared in two postseason contests and has tallied two solo tackles and one special teams stop. He was originally selected by the Broncos in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. His last name is pronounced GOT-sis.
Mafi, 6-3, 330 pounds, was signed to the team's practice squad on August 29, 2024. He participated in the New England Patriots' 2024 offseason program and training camp. As a rookie in 2023, Mafi played in all 17 games (five starts at left guard) for the Patriots. He was originally selected by New England in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft out of UCLA. His last name is pronounced MA-fee.
Sills, 6-6, 325 pounds, was signed to the team's practice squad on October 28, 2024. He participated in the Colts' 2024 offseason program and training camp. Sills was originally claimed by Indianapolis off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles on August 30, 2023. He has played in 18 career games. In 2023, Sills saw action in all 17 games for the Colts. As a rookie in 2022, he appeared in one game with the Eagles after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022, out of Oklahoma State.
