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Indianapolis Colts Sign Defender After 3-Year Retirement From NFL
TL;DR
The Indianapolis Colts have signed safety Nasir Adderley to a one-year contract after he announced his retirement from the NFL at age 25. Adderley, 28, previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers and is familiar with head coach Shane Steichen.
The Indianapolis Colts clearly arenāt afraid to give players a chance to prove they still have what it takes to compete at the NFL level. We saw that last season with the shocking decision to pull Philip Rivers out of retirement after four years away from the NFL.
This time, the Colts are pulling another player out of retirement, but unlike Rivers, this one is under the age of 40. Heck, heās not even 30 years old yet.
According to the Coltsā X social media page, the team has signed safety Nasir Adderley to a one-year contract. Adderley, 28, has not played in the NFL since his rookie contract expired with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023. Adderley had announced his retirement at the age of 25.
Yet, in February, Adderley revealed that he was planning on making a comeback to the NFL. Two months after his announcement, Adderley has found a new landing spot with the Colts, where heās already familiar with head coach Shane Steichen, who was on the Chargersā coaching staff for the first two seasons of Adderleyās career.
Adderley has started 44 of the 50 games heās appeared in throughout his four-year career. Heās compiled 232 tackles (four for loss), 12 pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and half a sack. Now heāll get a chance to build on those numbers with Indianapolis.
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Why did Nasir Adderley retire from the NFL at 25?
Nasir Adderley announced his retirement at 25, but specific reasons for his decision were not detailed in the available information.
What are Nasir Adderley's career statistics in the NFL?
Throughout his four-year career, Nasir Adderley has started 44 of 50 games, recording 232 tackles, 12 pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, and half a sack.
How does Nasir Adderley's signing impact the Indianapolis Colts' defense?
Nasir Adderley's signing adds depth and experience to the Colts' defense, as he is familiar with head coach Shane Steichen's system from their time together with the Chargers.
