Colts release Moore and Dixon

[HtownColt]

Paul Kuharsky ‏@espn_afcsouth

#Colts release Mewelde Moore and DT Antonio Dixon.

[PrincetonTiger]

Chapman and Anderson must be ready.

[HtownColt]

Mike Chappell ‏@mchappell51

#colts sign FB Robert Hughes and CB Marshay Green to active roster from PS. Green needed. Vontae Davis will miss time with left knee injury

[Brooklyn Colt]

From Adam Caplan: Colts waived former Eagles DT Antonio Dixon today and cut veteran RB Mewelde Moore

https://twitter.com/caplannfl

[HtownColt]

with the Colts not signing another DT to replace dixon is a little sign the Chapman might be close

[JoKeR]

Sounds like they're ready to trust Carter again, finally.

[Captain Americolt]

3rd down duties will now be fully in Brown and Ballards hands. Sweet.

Is this also any indication that Chapman might come back any time soon?

[krunk]

I had said all along they were going to get rid of Dixon if Chapman was ready. I'm glad Mewelde Moore is gone, he was doing anything spectacular anyway.

[Captain Americolt]

Sounds like they're ready to trust Carter again, finally.

I think they saw how capable Ballard and Brown were in 3rd down. Moore wasn't even noticeable. I do like the idea of Carter getting more touches, particularly in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and shorts.

[MTC]

Adios Moore and Dixon. But we signed a FB? Huh

[Brooklyn Colt]

I'm sitting here looking at my Colts hat that was signed by Mewelde Moore(and a number of other players) at the Jets game in disgust...

[krunk]

What's the deal with this FB Robert Hughes and why is he being put on the active roster? I've heard Arians on more than one occasion state he doesn't really like using full backs that much because it is more predictable than using tight ends. I wonder what the deal with that is?

[krunk]

Adios Moore and Dixon. But we signed a FB? Huh

He(the FB) was already on the practice squad. They just elevated him

[Coltman51]

Don't know anything about him, but if FB is sizable and a good blocker, this would add to Luck protection in the back and free up Allen and Fleener some more. Also with the line getting better, maybe help punch open a hole for Brown and Ballard to shoot through. Anxious to see if Chapman goes active and see him in action, hopefully not before he is fully ready.

[Brooklyn Colt]

What's the deal with this FB Robert Hughes and why is he being put on the active roster? I've heard Arians on more than one occasion state he doesn't really like using full backs that much because it is more predictable than using tight ends. I wonder what the deal with that is?

Maybe Fleener won't be able to go this week so Hughes will be filling in Allen's spot while Allen will take Fleener's spot....that is the only logical explanation I can come up with right now because I am as much dumbfounded as you..

[HtownColt]

What's the deal with this FB Robert Hughes and why is he being put on the active roster? I've heard Arians on more than one occasion state he doesn't really like using full backs that much because it is more predictable than using tight ends. I wonder what the deal with that is?

Moore played in like every special teams group so the fullback should fill his void special teams wise. He wont see the field in the offense.

[Stephen]

perhaps fleener will miss a game and they will use him to help block

[HtownColt]

Maybe Fleener won't be able to go this week so Hughes will be filling in Allen's spot while Allen will take Fleener's spot....that is the only logical explanation I can come up with right now because I am as much dumbfounded as you..

thats what Weslye Saunders is for and we used Reitz as a tight end in some of our packages yesterday when Fleener went down

[Brooklyn Colt]

thats what Weslye Saunders is for and we used Reitz as a tight end in some of our packages yesterday when Fleener went down

I stand corrected..I forgot about that..

[HGRekks]

What's the deal with this FB Robert Hughes and why is he being put on the active roster? I've heard Arians on more than one occasion state he doesn't really like using full backs that much because it is more predictable than using tight ends. I wonder what the deal with that is?

Hughes played a bit of both half and fullback at Notre Dame and could realistically do either here. He's got fine hands, if I recall (and I'm not the biggest ND fan) he is a good short yardage guy. Not sure about his pass or run blocking ability.

My assumption (and apparently that of many others here) is that he'll be a special teamer, though I think he has the ability to fit into Arians offense as a singleback if the need be (though I won't say how well), and his ability as a FB is only a bonus. I assume he was picked up for his ST duties and the fact that he's more of an unpredictable fullback, if that is the problem Arians has with fullbacks in general.

I don't expect much on offense, though.

[PrincetonTiger]

perhaps fleener will miss a game and they will use him to help block

that was my thought

[Coltswarriors]

Not surprising, Moore hasn't been what we thought. Marshay probably signed because Vontae will miss time. Dixon being released could mean Chapman on his way back? Maybe? Please?

[ColtsLegacy]

Robert Hughes highlights at RB. He's a tough runner.

[CjMcGirt23]

The release of Dixon doesn't mean Chapmans ready. Teavaseau or how ever you spell it is back, that's why he was expendable and inactive during the game.

[HtownColt]

George Bremer ‏@gmbremer

#Colts announce they have signed CB Teddy Williams to the practice squad.

[Smonroe]

Moore was a poor blocker, average runner at best, and didn't he drop at least one pass? Little wonder he's gone, the way the other three looked.

We've been using a bunch of different players in the FB role. It's about time we tried a real FB there.

[Superman]

Not surprising, Moore hasn't been what we thought. Marshay probably signed because Vontae will miss time. Dixon being released could mean Chapman on his way back? Maybe? Please?

I don't know what people thought Moore would be. Aside from the clowns at Stampede Blue, there was never any indication that Moore was going to do anything other than get situational snaps. He never really brought anything to the team that our other backs didn't.

[NewEra]

Moore didn't impress me at all, was wondering why were wasting a spot on him. Can't say I saw much of Dixon, think its more of that MTV is healthy. But still keeping fingers crossed on chapman!

[Coltswarriors]

I don't know what people thought Moore would be. Aside from the clowns at Stampede Blue, there was never any indication that Moore was going to do anything other than get situational snaps. He never really brought anything to the team that our other backs didn't.

He was brought in to be a good 3rd down back. Supposedly good hands & good blocking in the backfield. We didn't see any of that, so we let him go.

[Smonroe]

Robert Hughes highlights at RB. He's a tough runner.

I remember him as being too slow for a RB and too small to be a power FB. It will be interesting to see how they play him. I assume he's a good ST guy?

[ColtStrong]

To Moore:

[The Peytonator]

Hughes is a poor man's Delone Carter.....probably gone in a couple weeks.

[Gavin]

Moore had a single purpose and it had nothing to do with being a significant part of the offense, it had EVERYTHING to do with him being familiar in Arians system which in turn would help teach and or tutor players on offense (especially the running backs) about Arians system, he served his purpose apparently and we have other needs that can be filled

[PrincetonTiger]

Moore had a single purpose and it had nothing to do with being a significant part of the offense, it had EVERYTHING to do with him being familiar in Arians system which in turn would help teach and or tutor players on offense (especially the running backs) about Arians system, he served his purpose apparently and we have other needs that can be filled

that is probably was the reason he was expendable

[USAFHoosier]

I like this move!!! It can only mean that they trust in carter now and I am very comfortable with the 3 headed stable of backs.

[lollygagger8]

I can't say I'm upset to see Moore go....his running was pretty bad. Go Carter!!

Dixon wasn't much to write home about either.

Hopefully Chapman is ready to go, and he's the Godzilla we all hope he is!!

[oldunclemark]

Robert Hughes from Notre Dame??

.I love that guy...Kelly never played him enough....He can contribute

[shakedownstreet]

Hughes is a poor man's Delone Carter.....probably gone in a couple weeks.

and a poor man's robert hughes is asking for spare change at a highway exit near you

[HtownColt]

George Bremer ‏@gmbremer

The #Colts have signed RB Alvester Alexander to the practice squad. He was released from the PS on Oct. 9.

[Gavin]

I can't say I'm upset to see Moore go....his running was pretty bad. Go Carter!!

Dixon wasn't much to write home about either.

Hopefully Chapman is ready to go, and he's the Godzilla we all hope he is!!

he had 9 total carries this season....9