Updated March 20, 2026, 1:20 p.m. ET
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed one of their own free agents.
The team announced on Friday that they are bringing back offensive tackle Luke Tenuta.
Why the Colts re-signed free agent OT Luke Tenuta
Tenuta was a restricted free agent this offseason. With the Colts’ non-tendering Tenuta, he became an unrestricted free agent and was able to sign where he pleased.
Tenuta would appear in two games offensively last season, playing 28 total snaps. He would allow one pressure and no sacks over 13 pass-blocking snaps. Tenuta played 27 special teams snaps over four games as well, per PFF.
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For much of the year, Tenuta was inactive on Sundays as the fourth offensive tackle behind Bernhard Raimann, Braden Smith, and Jalen Travis. Although once Smith was placed on IR, Tenuta became the third option.
Re-signing Tenuta provides the Colts with added depth and competition at tackle behind Raimann and Travis. Other tackles on the roster include Jack Wilson, Blake Freeland, and Bayron Matos.
This signing shouldn’t stop GM Chris Ballard from continuing to add to this position, whether it be in free agency or the NFL draft.
Tenuta was a sixth-round pick by Buffalo in 2022. He has appeared in three games offensively in his career.
(This article will be updated.)