Indianapolis signed Long from its practice squad to its active roster Tuesday. Long has already suited up for both of the Colts' last two games and contributed on special teams, but now he'll have a regular spot on the 53-man depth chart. He's still waiting for his first defensive snap of the season.
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ACTIVELatest David Long news
Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
2/6/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 196 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 3; Pk (LA)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Position
CB
College
Michigan
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2024-Present
(1 season)
New York Giants
2024-2024
(1 season)
Las Vegas Raiders
2023-2024
(1 season)
Green Bay Packers
2023-2023
(1 season)
Carolina Panthers
2023-2023
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Indianapolis signed Long from its practice squad to its active roster Tuesday. Long has already suited up for both of the Colts' last two games and contributed on special teams, but now he'll have a regular spot on the 53-man depth chart. He's still waiting for his first defensive snap of the season.
Long was released by the Giants on Tuesday. Long registered five total tackles (four solo) with New York during the preseason, but he'll now look for an opportunity elsewhere. The cornerback played in 14 games with the Panthers, Packers and Raiders in 2023, and he'll likely find another suitor in the near future.
Long (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's preseason game at Houston because of an injury he sustained before the game, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports. At this point, there are no details available regarding the type of issue Long is dealing with or how serious it might be. Either way, if he remains unavailable, it could open up additional chances for Christian Holmes to make an impression.
Long signed a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports. Long struggled to find a home in 2023. After four years with the Rams, the 2019 third-round selection spent time with the Packers, Panthers and Raiders, appearing in a total of 14 games. He'll now work to make the most of his fresh opportunity in the Big Apple.