Colts elevate veteran DT Chris Wormley from the practice squad before Texans game

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that the team has promoted veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans.

Regarding Wormley, who was signed to the Colts practice squad a few weeks ago:

Originally a 2017 3rd round pick of the Ravens, the 6’5”, 300 pound Wormley has 150 tackles (82 solo), 11.0 sacks, 10 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery during 87 career games (31 starts)—having also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.

He most recently played in 2024 during a second stint with Baltimore, where he had 4 tackles (1 solo) in 2 games.

Per PFF, the former First-Team All-Big Ten standout for Michigan (and 2nd-Team All-American) earned a +68.5 overall grade last year for the Ravens, which was highlighted by a +70.2 run defense grade, albeit in limited action.

It’s worth noting that veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (illness) is still on injured reserve, but fellow veteran Neville Gallimore (knee), who’s been starting in Buckner’s absence, no longer has an injury designation—having been a full participant during back-to-back team practices on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Wormley should provide veteran depth behind both starting run-stopping stalwart Grover Stewart and Gallimore, joining both Ade Adebawore and Eric Johnson II as rotational backups against Houston up front.