The Indianapolis Colts signed former Wisconsin linebacker Jake Chaney on Monday.
The training camp deal is Chaney’s first NFL opportunity after going unselected during the 2025 NFL draft in April. His signing was one of several roster moves by the Colts on Monday. Notably, the team also placed former Badger safety Hunter Wohler on injured reserve, ending his 2025 season.
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Chaney joins the Colts after an impressive four-year career with the Badgers. After joining the program as a three-star recruit in the class of 2021, he emerged as one of its top linebackers. He appeared in 36 total games from 2022-24, starting 21. He totaled 173 tackles, 15 for loss, five sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in that time. His best season came as a junior in 2023: 80 tackles, seven for loss and three sacks.
The Lehigh Acres, Florida, native recently made an appearance at Wisconsin football’s 2025 training camp, helping the coaching staff prepare the team for the upcoming season. While that initiative will obviously be put on hold with this NFL playing opportunity, Chaney still has strong ties to the Badger program.
The Colts will wrap up their 2025 preseason slate with a road matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 23. Chaney will get limited time to make his mark with the franchise. His best-case scenario at this late stage of the offseason may be a practice squad contract and a chance to compete for a roster spot down the line.
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