Colts Claim Former Bears Running Back, Waive UDFA Standout

The Indianapolis Colts waived injured running back Trent Pennix and claimed running back Demetric Felton on Monday.

Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton Jr. (25) breaks the tackle attempt of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson (27) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Indianapolis Colts have made a roster move on Monday, waiving injured UDFA running back Trent Pennix while claiming former Chicago Bears running back Demetric Felton as his replacement.

The move at running back comes after the Colts suffered two injuries at the position on Sunday, as Trey Sermon left the game with a hamstring injury and Pennix left early with a groin. Pennix, a 2024 UDFA with an interesting athletic profile, will revert to the Colts' injured reserve if he clears the waiver wire.

The #Colts claimed RB Demetric Felton off waivers from Chicago. They cut Trent Penix.

Felton is a receiving back pretty exclusively — 20 career catches versus 8 career carries.

He flashed as a rookie with the Browns in 2021 (8.6 yards/target) but has battled injuries since.

— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) August 12, 2024

Felton, 26, is a former sixth round pick that has spent time in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Chicago Bears. He flashed as a rookie with the Browns, hauling in 18 receptions for 181yards and two scores in his debut season. He's also rushed the ball eight times for 20 yards in his four year NFL career.

Felton has already appeared in two games this preseason for the Bears, totaling 23 yards on six touches in 16 offensive snaps. His chances to make the Colts' roster are slim, but he should provide an experienced back to the roster that can handle some touches late against the Arizona Cardinals this upcoming weekend.

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