INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts just continue adding big-time playmakers to their roster.
The team announced today that it has signed free agent cornerback Xavier Rhodes, a three-time Pro Bowler who was a First-Team All-Pro selection with the Minnesota Vikings in 2017. Terms of the deal weren't immediately released.
Rhodes, who turns 30 in June, has been one of the league's top corners since entering the league as a first-round (25th-overall) pick by the Vikings in the 2013 NFL Draft.
At 6-foot-1 and 218 pounds, Rhodes has used his elite blend of cover skills and physicality to collect 372 career tackles (15 for a loss) with 10 interceptions (one of which he returned for a touchdown) and three forced fumbles in his first seven NFL seasons.
Rhodes became a full-time starter his second season in 2014, and two years later he had his coming-out party when he finished tied for fifth in the NFL with five interceptions, earning his first-career Pro Bowl selection.
In 2017, Rhodes was one of the key pieces to Minnesota's No. 1-ranked defense; he finished with 56 tackles (one for a loss) with two interceptions and earned First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.
Rhodes had a career-high 63 tackles (including a career-high-tying five tackles for loss) last season, and was named a Pro Bowler for a third time.
Rhodes stands to fit right in to compete as the Colts' top outside corner, and adds veteran experience and leadership to an extremely young, but talented, group of defensive backs. Already set to return at cornerback in 2020 are starters Kenny Moore II — one of the better slot corners in the NFL — and 2019 second-round pick Rock Ya-Sin.
Also fighting for roster spots this offseason at cornerback are Marvell Tell III, Quincy Wilson, Picasso Nelson Jr., Lafayette Pitts and Jackson Porter.
Rhodes is also the latest in a line of big-time moves being made by the Colts since the start of the new league year earlier this month. The team on March 18 acquired All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, and on Saturday announced it had signed eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers.
Then, on Wednesday, the team announced the signing of free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Day.
See the best images of free agent cornerback Xavier Rhodes as he signs with the Indianapolis Colts.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) in action during an NFL football NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Vikings, 38-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) stops San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) during an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 27-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) defends during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Vikings, 27-10. (Ryan Kang via AP)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) falls to the ground after catching a pass against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) makes a tackle during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. Minnesota won 26-20 in overtime. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) tackles Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Packers beat the Vikings 23-10. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) in coverage during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. Minnesota won 26-20 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. Minnesota won 28-24. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) runs a route while Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) rests during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday Dec. 2, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 37-30. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) waits for the snap during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday Dec. 2, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings 37-30. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2019 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-23. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs receiver Sammy Watkins during a NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 3, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Vikings 26-23. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the National Anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, breaks up a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (26) poses with Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) and defensive end Everson Griffen (97) following an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-9. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes walks on the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) defends during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Vikings, 16-6. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller fumbles after getting hit by Minnesota Vikings defenders Xavier Rhodes (29) and Eric Kendricks, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) in action during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Vikings, 21-7. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) looks on as he kneels down on the playing field during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Chicago. The Bears won 25-20. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore (24) and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) pose at midfield after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) smiles during an NFL football game as he hugs Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29), Sunday Sept. 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisc. The Packers defeated the Vikings 21-16. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 in Philadelphia. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) in action during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings, 38-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Andre Smith, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-17. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) after making a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) is seen in the huddle prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Rams defeated the Vikings, 38-31. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) looks on during warmups prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers, 24-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, talks with Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 24-16. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly (91), defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (93) look on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers, 24-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) puts on his helmet during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the 49ers, 24-16. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) stiff arms Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes during NFL football practice in Eagan, Minn., Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings' Xavier Rhodes celebrates with fan Ciana Devange of Trophy Club, Texas, as they watch the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Mark Reis)
FILE- In this Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) returns an interception as teammates Mackensie Alexander (20) and Andrew Sendejo move into block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Vikings let cornerback Captain Munnerlyn sign with the Carolina Panthers in free agency, but their pass coverage hasn't slipped with Rhodes, Alexander, Trae Waynes and Terence Newman helping to hold together a quality group. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) returns an interception intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Sammie Coates (10) runs with the ball as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, defends during the second half of an NFL football game at Twickenham Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) in coverage during a week 16 NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. Minnesota won 16-0. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs a route in front of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Minneapolis. (NFL Photos via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) breaks up a pass during an NFC Divisional Playoff game intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Vikings won the game, 29-24. (Greg Trott via AP)
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes smiles while warming up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
