Colts waive cornerback Johnathan Edwards
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Sept. 14, 2026, that they waived cornerback Johnathan Edwards. The 6-1, 201-pound defensive back was originally signed May 9, 2025, as an undrafted free agent and appeared in 14 games with five starts as a rookie.

The Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 14, 2026, waived cornerback Johnathan Edwards. Edwards (6-1, 201) was signed by the Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. As a rookie he played in 14 games with five starts and registered 24 tackles (18 solo), three passes defensed and two special-teams stops.
Collegiately, Edwards appeared in 45 career games at Tulane (2024) and Indiana State (2021–23), recording 124 tackles (86 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 22 passes defensed and one forced fumble.
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