Trending Now - Colts Strengthen Roster With Basketball Star and New DT Signing
WHO:
Cam Taylor-Britt, 26 years old, signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2026.
Jerry Tillery, 6-foot-6, 295-pound defensive tackle, signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2026.
Carson Towt, 24 years old, signed as an undrafted free agent tight end by the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2026.
Mo Alie-Cox, eight-year veteran tight end, Indianapolis Colts, re-signed with the Colts on March 16, 2026.
Carson Towt, 24 years old, signed as an undrafted free agent tight end by the Indianapolis Colts.
Carson Towt, undrafted free agent tight end, Indianapolis Colts
Mo Alie-Cox, eight-year veteran tight end, Indianapolis Colts
Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball team
Northern Arizona University basketball team
WHAT:
Taylor-Britt signed a one-year contract with the Colts, terms undisclosed.
Tillery was selected No. 28 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2019 NFL Draft and has recorded 14 sacks and 195 tackles in his seven-year career.
Towt stated, "It's been quite the journey and man, it's just getting started. So I'm excited to see where we can all go."
Towt averaged 8.8 rebounds per game during his collegiate career.
Towt led the country in defensive rebounds per game (8.9) during the 2024-25 season.
Towt averaged 5.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game during his final season at Notre Dame.
Towt started 151 of 154 career games in college basketball.
Towt was a unanimous Big Sky all-defensive team selection in the 2024-25 season.
Carson Towt signed his first NFL contract with the Indianapolis Colts on March 17, 2026.
Towt played as a forward for Notre Dame Basketball during the 2025-26 season.
Towt averaged 9.0 rebounds and 5.9 points per game in his final season at Notre Dame.
Towt started all 31 games for Notre Dame and led the team in rebounding.
Towt played at Northern Arizona from 2019 to 2025, where he set the Big Sky Conference single-season record with 423 total rebounds in the 2024-25 season.
Towt recorded 20 double-doubles during the 2024-25 season.
Mo Alie-Cox re-signed with the Colts on March 16, 2026, becoming the second-longest tenured player on the roster.
WHERE:
Indianapolis, Indiana (home of the Indianapolis Colts)
Notre Dame, Indiana (where Towt played college basketball)
Northern Arizona (where Towt played college basketball prior to Notre Dame)
WHEN:
Taylor-Britt's contract signing was announced on March 17, 2026.
Tillery's signing was announced on March 17, 2026.
Towt's final game with Notre Dame was on March 7, 2026, during the ACC tournament.
Towt's final game with Notre Dame was on March 7, 2026.
Towt's eligibility for college basketball ended after the 2025-26 season.
Towt's college basketball career spanned from 2019 to 2026.
WHY:
Towt transitioned to football after realizing his physical gifts and capabilities could be utilized in the NFL.
Towt sought to explore a football career after his basketball eligibility ended.
HOW:
Taylor-Britt reunites with Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who was his defensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Towt reached out to Mo Alie-Cox for advice on transitioning to football months before signing with the Colts.
Towt attended the 2025 NFL Combine to meet with teams and promote his name for a potential NFL career.
Towt began his journey to the NFL by researching agents and attending the 2025 NFL Combine.
Towt reached out to Mo Alie-Cox for advice on transitioning to football.
(UPDATED March 18, 2026 03:47 UTC)
In a significant move for the Indianapolis Colts, Cam Taylor-Britt and Jerry Tillery both signed contracts with the team on March 17, 2026. Taylor-Britt, who is 26 years old, inked a one-year deal, while Tillery, a 6-foot-6 defensive tackle with a solid track record of 14 sacks and 195 tackles over his seven-year career, brings valuable experience to the roster. Notably, Taylor-Britt reunites with Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who previously coached him with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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(UPDATED March 18, 2026 01:26 UTC)
In a significant move for the Indianapolis Colts, they signed 24-year-old Carson Towt as an undrafted free agent tight end on March 17, just a day after re-signing veteran Mo Alie-Cox. Towt, who averaged 8.8 rebounds per game during his collegiate basketball career and led the nation in defensive rebounds during the 2024-25 season, expressed his excitement about this new journey, stating, "It's been quite the journey and man, it's just getting started." Before joining the Colts, Towt reached out to Alie-Cox for advice on making the transition from basketball to football.
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(UPDATED March 17, 2026 23:10 UTC)
In a significant move for the Indianapolis Colts, 24-year-old Carson Towt has signed as an undrafted free agent tight end. Towt, who averaged 5.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game during his final season at Notre Dame, played 151 of 154 career games in college basketball and was recognized as a unanimous Big Sky all-defensive team selection in the 2024-25 season. His last game with Notre Dame was on March 7, 2026, during the ACC tournament, and he attended the 2025 NFL Combine to showcase his skills and connect with teams for a potential NFL career.
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(UPDATED March 17, 2026 21:11 UTC)
In a significant move for the Indianapolis Colts, Carson Towt, an undrafted free agent tight end, signed his first NFL contract today after a standout college basketball career at Notre Dame, where he averaged 9.0 rebounds and 5.9 points per game. Towt, who played at Northern Arizona before transferring to Notre Dame, set a Big Sky Conference record with 423 total rebounds in a single season and is now looking to leverage his athletic skills in football. Meanwhile, the Colts also re-signed veteran tight end Mo Alie-Cox yesterday, making him the second-longest tenured player on the team.