The Colts on Thursday signed free agent defensive end Micheal Clemons.
Clemons was selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Jets and spent the first four years of his career with the Jets, appearing in 65 games (24 starts) and recording 8.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 20 quarterback hits and 119 total tackles. His most productive season came in 2024, when he recorded a career-high 4.5 sacks. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 263 pounds, Clemons will bring more size, strength and depth to the Colts defensive line.
A native of Garland, Texas, Clemons played at Texas A&M from 2017-21; he overlapped with current Colts linebacker Buddy Johnson in 2020 and cornerback Jaylon Jones from 2020-21. Clemons also played with current Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner on the Jets; the two were both in the Jets' 2022 draft class.
View photos highlighting the career of defensive end Micheal Clemons, who joins the Indianapolis Colts after signing in free agency.
New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) reacts after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets' defensive lineman Michael Clemons (72) runs a drill during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Jets' defensive lineman Michael Clemons (72) practices during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Jets' defensive linemen Michael Clemons (72) and Jermaine Johnson (52) practice during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Jets defensive lineman Michael Clemons takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is tackled by New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) during an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets Michael Clemons cools down during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Jets defensive lineman Michael Clemons (72) on defense during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) reacts to a sack during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets defensive end Micheal Clemons (72) during practice at NFL football minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
