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Indianapolis Colts sign wide receiver Mecole Hardman, punter Thomas Morstead

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts added two veterans to the practice squad Tuesday, one as an insurance policy for Rigoberto Sanchez and the other to bolster the receiving corps. The veteran receiver is Mecole Hardman, whose seven-year career includes being…

By Mike Chappell · FOX59

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:48 PM

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The Colts signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman and punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad.
Morstead provides cover for punter Rigoberto Sanchez, who was injured against the Tennessee Titans.
Morstead brings 17 seasons of NFL experience across five different teams.

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The Indianapolis Colts signed veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman and punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad on Tuesday. The roster additions provide depth for Indianapolis' receiving corps and offer insurance following an injury sustained by starting punter Rigoberto Sanchez.

Sanchez was injured during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans when his punt was blocked. Morstead, a 17-year veteran with 1,004 career punts, steps in if Sanchez cannot play. Hardman, a three-time Super Bowl champion with Kansas City, looks to bolster the receiver group after failing to make Buffalo's roster this summer.

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