Indianapolis – The Indianapolis Colts today signed defensive tackle Josiah Bronson and defensive end Derek Rivers to the practice squad. The team also placed quarterback Jason Bean on the Practice Squad Injured list and released cornerback Kelvin Joseph from the practice squad.
Bronson, 6-3, 295 pounds, has played in eight career games in his time with the New England Patriots (2024), Miami Dolphins (2022-23), Dallas Cowboys (2021-22), Cleveland Browns (2021) and New Orleans Saints (2021). He has registered 12 tackles (eight solo) and 1.0 tackle for loss. Bronson was originally signed by the Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2021, out of Washington.
Rivers, 6-5, 250 pounds, participated in 2024 training camp with Indianapolis. He has played in 24 career games (one start) in his time with the Colts (2023-24), Houston Texans (2021-23), Los Angeles Rams (2020) and New England Patriots (2017-20). Rivers has registered 16 tackles (11 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He has also appeared in three postseason contests and has recorded one special teams tackle. Rivers was originally selected by the Patriots in the third round (83rd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Youngstown State.
Bean, 6-2, 196 pounds, was signed to the team’s practice squad on August 28, 2024, after participating in the Colts’ offseason program and training camp. He was originally signed by Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2024. Collegiately, Bean played in 51 career games (30 starts) at Kansas (2021-23) and North Texas (2018-20) and completed 414-of-699 passes for 5,969 yards with 55 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. He also compiled 251 carries for 1,344 yards (5.4 avg.) and 14 touchdowns. In 2023, Bean saw action in 12 games (10 starts) and completed 124-of-199 passes for 2,130 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also registered 47 carries for 280 yards (6.0 avg.) and three touchdowns.
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