The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with safety Nasir Adderley, bringing a swift end to his comeback attempt after three years away from the game.
Announced on Thursday, the release comes just weeks after Adderley signed with the team in mid-April, hoping to reignite his NFL career. The 27-year-old had stepped away from football following four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he was a second-round draft pick in 2019.
During his tenure with the Chargers, Adderley established himself as a reliable starter, appearing in 44 games from the back end. He compiled a solid stat line of 232 tackles, two interceptions, a half-sack, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries—numbers that reflect his versatility and physical play in the secondary.
The Colts' roster moves didn't stop there. The team also released veteran cornerback Kenny Moore and waived linebacker John Bullock, signaling a continued reshuffling of their defensive depth chart as they build toward the upcoming season.
For Adderley, this marks another chapter in an unpredictable journey—one that saw him go from promising draft prospect to early retirement and now back to free agency. Whether another team takes a chance on the experienced safety remains to be seen, but his brief stint in Indianapolis serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the NFL.
