Trey Sermon Elevated - Jackson Waived ((MERGE)) Title Updated**

[Smonroe]

He’s on the PS.  His career has been riddled with injuries.

 

I remember the year he played for the Buckeyes, and he was outstanding.  Admittedly he had a great Oline, but he holds the all time single game rushing record for my alma.

 

When you consider the RBs that have played there, that’s pretty impressive.  
 

If he’s healthy, he’s better than Funk or Jackson.  Big IF.  

[NewColtsFan]

12 minutes ago, Smonroe said:

He’s on the PS.  His career has been riddled with injuries.

 

I remember the year he played for the Buckeyes, and he was outstanding.  Admittedly he had a great Oline, but he holds the all time single game rushing record for my alma.

 

When you consider the RBs that have played there, that’s pretty impressive.  
 

If he’s healthy, he’s better than Funk or Jackson.  Big IF.  

I hope Sermon sticks.   He was a favorite of mine when he came out in 21.   I’ve been surprised he hasn’t had more success.   He’s been with two good franchises, SF and Philly.   Hoping now with Indy, the third time is the charm.    
 

And I know he could easily get cut tomorrow, or later this week or next week.  There’s a lot of roster churn going on right now.   

[JediXMan]

I guess Hunt and his agent were still asking for more money.

[MB-ColtsFan]

10 minutes ago, JediXMan said:

I guess Hunt and his agent were still asking for more money.

Possibly.  Or maybe CB wanted to see how Moss looked?

 

Either way I think Hunt may now like going back to Cleveland right now?

Just a hunch.

[1959Colts]

https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-g-arlington-hambright-to-the-53-man-roster-from-the-practice-squad-si

 

The Colts made the following moves on Tuesday:

Colts sign G Arlington Hambright to the 53-man roster from the practice squad;

Sign RB Trey Sermon to the practice squad;

Waive T Ryan Hayes

 

[holeymoley99]

9 hours ago, 1959Colts said:

https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-g-arlington-hambright-to-the-53-man-roster-from-the-practice-squad-si

 

The Colts made the following moves on Tuesday:

Colts sign G Arlington Hambright to the 53-man roster from the practice squad;

Sign RB Trey Sermon to the practice squad;

Waive T Ryan Hayes

 

Hope Hayes get back to the p.s for us.

[Scott Pennock]

It’s not about money folks…..neither Hunt or Fournette would sign with the Colts to play backup to JT.

 

No true “name” veteran would sign not knowing what was going on with JT…..

 

Having said that, Sermon has some ability and I think he’s likely better than Funk, Jackson and Goodson (on the PS) and he runs angry from what I recall…..plus there is some comfort level with Steichen I’m sure since he spent last year in Philly

[sb41champs]

Welcome Mr Sermon.

 

We can always use depth at the running back position this season.

[jbaron04]

Much need after Dion Jackson performance week 1 

[colts52761]

How much playing time he will get tomorrow?

 

[Old Man and the COLTS]

Per Colts wire Jackson released

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Colts are becoming a no nonsense team and I love it. This would not of happened with Reich. Jackson would of got a bunch more chances.

[JediXMan]

4 minutes ago, Old Man and the COLTS said:

Per Colts wire Jackson released

He would’ve been cut once Taylor got activated anyways.

[1959Colts]

https://fox59.com/sports/colts/colts-release-deon-jackson-turn-to-trey-sermon/

 

Colts waive Deon Jackson, turn to Trey Sermon

 

...Sermon was a third-round pick of San Francisco in 2021 who has appeared in nine games with two starts with the 49ers and Philadelphia.

 

The Eagles claimed Sermon off waivers from San Francisco prior to the start of last season, and he appeared in two games for the Shane Steichen-directed offense.

 

“We always just want to add depth,’’ Steichen said of adding Sermon to the practice squad. “Chris (Ballard) and his staff do a great job of evaluating guys.’’ 

 

The 6-0, 215-pound Sermon started 15 of 46 games at Oklahoma and Ohio State, and rushed for 2,946 yards and 26 TDs...

[IndyD4U]

I liked what he did in college. Hopefully he can contribute. 

[Stephen]

On 9/20/2023 at 1:26 AM, Scott Pennock said:

It’s not about money folks…..neither Hunt or Fournette would sign with the Colts to play backup to JT.

 

No true “name” veteran would sign not knowing what was going on with JT…..

 

Having said that, Sermon has some ability and I think he’s likely better than Funk, Jackson and Goodson (on the PS) and he runs angry from what I recall…..plus there is some comfort level with Steichen I’m sure since he spent last year in Philly

Not impressed  with sermon watched his rookie highlights and he got stuffed at the line alot

[OLD FAN MAN]

ballard is not sitting still, he is cutting dead wood and finding other talent, this sends a message , produce or you will be cut

[Jared Cisneros]

20 minutes ago, OLD FAN MAN said:

ballard is not sitting still, he is cutting dead wood and finding other talent, this sends a message , produce or you will be cut

Agreed. I love this. Jackson was terrible in week 1, and you could see the difference between him and Moss in week 2. Deon needed to go.

[Jared Cisneros]

1 hour ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Colts are becoming a no nonsense team and I love it. This would not of happened with Reich. Jackson would of got a bunch more chances.

Agreed. I love this. Cut the dead weight and try to improve when possible. RB is one of the few positions there may be better players in FA or on another teams practice squad.

[Stephen]

Just now, Jared Cisneros said:

Agreed. I love this. Jackson was terrible in week 1, and you could see the difference between him and Moss in week 2. Deon needed to go.

Not expecting  much from sermon but hopefully he can hang on to the ball

[Jared Cisneros]

Just now, Stephen said:

Not expecting  much from sermon but hopefully he can hang on to the ball

Yeah, as long as he's competent to hold us over til Taylor returns as a backup or 3rd string I'll be happy.

[Smonroe]

35 minutes ago, Stephen said:

Not expecting  much from sermon but hopefully he can hang on to the ball

 

His biggest issue is staying healthy.  After setting the all time Ohio State single game rushing record with over 330 yards, he ran for nearly 200 yards against Clemson in the playoff game. 

 

Then got hurt at the start of the championship game against Bama.  I'm not sure if he ever came fully back.

 

[holeymoley99]

1 hour ago, 1959Colts said:

https://fox59.com/sports/colts/colts-release-deon-jackson-turn-to-trey-sermon/

 

Colts waive Deon Jackson, turn to Trey Sermon

 

...Sermon was a third-round pick of San Francisco in 2021 who has appeared in nine games with two starts with the 49ers and Philadelphia.

 

The Eagles claimed Sermon off waivers from San Francisco prior to the start of last season, and he appeared in two games for the Shane Steichen-directed offense.

 

“We always just want to add depth,’’ Steichen said of adding Sermon to the practice squad. “Chris (Ballard) and his staff do a great job of evaluating guys.’’ 

 

The 6-0, 215-pound Sermon started 15 of 46 games at Oklahoma and Ohio State, and rushed for 2,946 yards and 26 TDs...

I been saying for years how bad Jackson is,,worst yards per carry in NFL 2021,second worst 2022 and currently last in 2023. Numbers dont tell all the story but they dont lie. Bad hands as we saw ,no blocking. Up until this year some defended him that stop this year when it became so obvious. Wish him well where ever he lands thinking XFL/USFL which is merging for 2024.

[1959Colts]

55 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

Yeah, as long as he's competent to hold us over til Taylor returns as a backup or 3rd string I'll be happy.

They still got Funk too, for an occasional carry or screen pass play.

[Happy2BeHere]

Hopefully he gives the league a sermon on running the ball.  

[ProblChld32]

Deon Jackson has been cut and Trey Sermon has been brought up to the active roster. It was a very surprising move that I did not expect.

[JediXMan]

 

[VikingsFanInChennai]

They're looking to get DJ on PS

 

Cause practice squad needed one... 

 

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

1 hour ago, holeymoley99 said:

I been saying for years how bad Jackson is,,worst yards per carry in NFL 2021,second worst 2022 and currently last in 2023. Numbers dont tell all the story but they dont lie. Bad hands as we saw ,no blocking. Up until this year some defended him that stop this year when it became so obvious. Wish him well where ever he lands thinking XFL/USFL which is merging for 2024.

Are you sure those 2 leagues are merging I've seen nothing 

[Smonroe]

2 minutes ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Are you sure those 2 leagues are merging I've seen nothing 

 

It's pretty certain they're merging.  They're looking for a new name now.

[richard pallo]

23 minutes ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

They're looking to get DJ on PS

 

Cause practice squad needed one... 

 

Of course they need one on the PS.  They just promoted one.  

[sb41champs]

I'm wondering if they re-sign Deon Jackson to the practice squad next week.

 

ROAST THE RAVENS!!

[Patrick Miller]

I’m not even sure Jackson is worth signing to the practice squad.

[AKB]

time to move on from Deon Jackson 200 pound running back that fumbles, no thanks

[PuntersArePeopleToo]

1 hour ago, Smonroe said:

 

It's pretty certain they're merging.  They're looking for a new name now.

Thank you, I hadn't seen anything come around about it, that is good by them but interesting too

[throwing BBZ]

1 hour ago, AKB said:

time to move on from Deon Jackson 200 pound running back that fumbles, no thanks

 

 We put a lot of time into turning Deon into a productive player. Sort of a D-  for our GM and staff.

[CR91]

6 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 We put a lot of time into turning Deon into a productive player. Sort of a D-  for our GM and staff.

 

He was an undrafted FA. Not exactly a huge investment. Just another Jonathan Williams 

[holeymoley99]

54 minutes ago, PuntersArePeopleToo said:

Thank you, I hadn't seen anything come around about it, that is good by them but interesting too

 

[NewColtsFan]

18 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 We put a lot of time into turning Deon into a productive player. Sort of a D-  for our GM and staff.

Seriously?  

 

An undrafted free agent who was never more than third string, otherwise a practice squad guy.   A RB who only played because Taylor is holding out and Moss broke his wrist.  
 

Otherwise….   

[GoColts8818]

42 minutes ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

 We put a lot of time into turning Deon into a productive player. Sort of a D-  for our GM and staff.

This would be true if he was anything more than a fringe roster player who was an undrafted free agent.  You want to bash Ballard for draft picks or guys counting on to be full time starters that didn’t work out have at it.  Bashing him for a fringe roster player who was an undrafted free agent that was released after he made the roster for more than one year comes across as unrealistic expectations in my opinion.