Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today claimed cornerback Samuel Womack III off waivers (from San Francisco) and waived cornerback Darrell Baker Jr.
Womack III, 5-10, 189 pounds, appeared in 23 games (one start) in two seasons (2022-23) with the 49ers and compiled 18 tackles (14 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and eight special teams stops. He also saw action in three postseason contests and registered three solo tackles and two special teams stops. Womack III was originally selected by San Francisco in the fifth round (172nd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Toledo.
Baker Jr., 6-1, 190 pounds, played in 17 games (six starts) in two seasons (2022-23) with the Colts and registered 34 tackles (27 solo), seven passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one special teams stop. He was originally signed to the team's practice squad on September 13, 2022. In 2023, Baker Jr. appeared in 14 games (six starts) and totaled 34 tackles (27 solo), seven passes defensed and one special teams stop.
