The Indianapolis Colts have signed offensive tackle Mike Tepper to the active roster and waived running back Darren Evans.
Tepper, 6-6, 323 pounds, is in his first season with the Colts and was signed to the team's practice squad following training camp on September 4, 2011. He was previously elevated to the active roster on October 3 and made his NFL debut against Tampa Bay (Week Four), seeing action on the offensive line and special teams. Tepper was then signed back to the practice squad on October 11.
Evans, 6-0, 220 pounds, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent on July 29, 2011. He was inactive for the first two games of the season prior to being signed to the practice squad on September 22. Evans was then elevated to the active roster on October 11 and made his NFL debut against Cincinnati (10/16), playing on special teams.