Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed cornerback Wyett Ekeler to the practice squad and released tackle Zach Thomas from the practice squad.
Ekeler, 5-11, 210 pounds, played in 49 career games at Wyoming (2020-24) and compiled 197 tackles (127 solo), 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 19 passes defensed, four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He earned Honorable Mention All-Mountain West recognition in 2023.
Thomas, 6-5, 308 pounds, was signed to the team's practice squad on December 16, 2025. He has played in 17 career games in his time with the Houston Texans (2024-25), New England Patriots (2024), Los Angeles Rams (2022-24) and Chicago Bears (2022). Thomas was originally selected by the Bears in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of San Diego State.
