Colts Sign Former Chiefs Cornerback

The Indianapolis Colts have finally signed a veteran cornerback. The team announced Thursday they have moved forward with signing defensive back Chris Lammons.

We have signed free agent CB Chris Lammons.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) July 27, 2023

This name may not jump off the page for most Colts fans. However, given the need for more depth at the cornerback position, this is a decent signing.

An undrafted free agent out of South Carolina, Lammons would enter the NFL in 2019 with the Miami Dolphins. However, he would find himself on the Kansas City Chiefs for the next three seasons (2020-2022).

While in Kansas City, Lammons would play mostly special teams and put together a total of 26 tackles, three passes defended, and one interception. He also has a fumble forced and recovered in his four seasons as a pro.

This signing will assist with bringing in a veteran mind to a cornerback group that needs it. Even though Lammons doesn’t have illustrious-level numbers or a long list of starting snaps, he does understand the position well and the importance of special teams. That sort of mentality could potentially help bolster areas of the defense and special teams for the Colts as this some of this young secondary prepares for their first NFL snaps (JuJu Brents, Darius Rush, and Jaylon Jones).

It will be interesting to see where the Colts decide to place Lammons and if he could see an increased role for the first time in his NFL career. Given that Indianapolis lost Stephon Gilmore to free agency and Isaiah Rodgers Sr. to league infractions, this could be an opportunity for Lammons that he’s never had to shine.

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