Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed safety Ben Nikkel and wide receiver Tyler Scott to the practice squad. The team also released wide receiver Tyler Kahmann from the practice squad.
Nikkel, 6-1, 210 pounds, participated in the Washington Commanders' 2025 offseason program and training camp. As a rookie in 2024, he spent time on the Commanders practice squad. Nikkel was originally signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024. Collegiately, he played in 24 games (two starts) at Iowa State (2021-23) and compiled 43 tackles (24 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss and three passes defensed. Prior to Iowa State, Nikkel spent three seasons (2018-20) as a wide receiver at McPherson College and totaled 107 receptions for 1,570 yards (14.7 avg.) and 10 touchdowns.
Scott, 5-10, 182 pounds, participated in the Chicago Bears' 2025 offseason program and training camp. He played in 28 games (four starts) in two seasons (2023-24) with the Bears and totaled 18 receptions for 173 yards (9.6 avg.). Scott also tallied seven carries for 41 yards (5.9 avg.) and 13 kickoff returns for 315 yards (24.2 avg.). He was originally selected by Chicago in the fourth round (133rd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati.
Kahmann, 6-2, 207 pounds, participated in Indianapolis' 2025 offseason program and training camp. He was originally signed by the team as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. Kahmann saw action in 47 career games at Emporia State (2019-24) and compiled 281 receptions for 3,661 yards (13.0 avg.) and 54 touchdowns.
