Indianapolis Colts elevate Luke Tenuta, waive Jaylon Jones ahead of Week 1
The Colts cut cornerback Jaylon Jones and promoted offensive tackle Luke Tenuta from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of their Week 1 game against Baltimore; Tenuta is listed active for the Sept. 13 kickoff.
Source report dated 2026-09-08: On Tuesday the Indianapolis Colts removed cornerback Jaylon Jones from the roster and promoted offensive tackle Luke Tenuta from the practice squad to the team’s 53-man roster ahead of Sunday’s opener against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Jones, a seventh-round pick in 2023, has appeared in 44 NFL games and recorded 162 tackles; the article notes he started every regular-season game for Indianapolis in 2024. Tenuta, age 27, signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts in January 2025, joined the practice squad Aug. 31 and was elevated Tuesday; he will be on the active roster for the 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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