Recently Waived Colts CB Joins Division Rival Titans

The Indianapolis Colts lost one of their former waived cornerbacks to an AFC South foe.

Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard (R) talks with Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman (L) before the game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Indianapolis Colts had to part ways with plenty of talent ahead of the deadline for initial 53-man rosters to be finalized. One of the names waived was former Colts cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. However, Indy didn't leave this spot open on the roster for long, claiming former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Samuel Womack III instead.

We have claimed CB Samuel Womack III off waivers (from San Francisco) and waived CB Darrell Baker Jr.

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 28, 2024

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But Baker also didn't stay on waivers long, as the Tennessee Titans picked up the third-year pro.

The @Titans have claimed former @Colts CB Darrell Baker Jr. (@12_darrell) off waivers.

The Titans officially placed LB Cedric Gray on Injured Reserve.

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— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) August 29, 2024

Indianapolis isn't missing a massive piece in Baker since he was never more than a depth defender for Gus Bradley. But the Colts can't afford to lose any defensive backs during the regular season since only five occupy the depth chart. Kenny Moore II, JuJu Brents, Jaylon Jones, Dallis Flowers, and Womack are being trusted to help the secondary and safeties with coverage against stiff competition.

As for Baker, he'll have a chance to make Tennessee's final 53-man roster and play against his former team in weeks six and 16. Baker concludes his time as a Colts cornerback with 17 games played (6 starts), 35 tackles, and 7 passes defended. Colts general manager Chris Ballard backs up and believes in the cornerback room they've built for 2024 despite some lingering injuries and inexperience. With last season's rough performance in the rearview mirror, the Colts' secondary will look to prove all doubters wrong as soon as September 8th when the Houston Texans come to Indianapolis for week one.

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