INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts today signed cornerback Jalen Collins to the practice squad and released quarterback Phillip Walker from the practice squad.
Collins, 6-1, 203 pounds, has played in 24 career games (eight starts) with the Atlanta Falcons (2015-17) and has compiled 43 tackles (40 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and 10 passes defensed. He started three postseason contests for the Falcons and registered 18 tackles (16 solo), two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Collins was originally selected by Atlanta in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft out of LSU.
Walker, 5-11, 216 pounds, has had four stints on Indianapolis' practice squad this season. He participated in the team's 2018 offseason program and training camp before being waived during final cuts on September 1. Walker signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on January 1, 2018. He spent the entire 2017 season on Indianapolis' practice squad. Walker was originally signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.
