Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed linebacker Buddy Johnson off of the Dallas Cowboys practice squad and waived linebacker Cameron McGrone.
Johnson, 6-2, 240 pounds, has played in 21 career games in his time with the Cowboys (2023-25), Chicago Bears (2023), Houston Texans (2022), San Francisco 49ers (2022) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2021-22). He has compiled two solo tackles and 12 special teams stops. Johnson has also appeared in one postseason contest. He was originally selected by the Steelers in the fourth round (140th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. In 2025, Johnson spent time on Dallas' active roster and practice squad. He saw action in one game.
McGrone, 6-1, 236 pounds, was originally signed by Indianapolis off of the New England Patriots practice squad on December 20, 2022. He has played in 26 career games in his time with the Colts (2022-25) and Patriots (2021-22). McGrone has registered four tackles (three solo) and nine special teams stops. In 2025, he saw action in all four games and registered one solo tackle and one special teams stop.
