Cross will have an opportunity to earn the starting free safety job this season, according to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Cross will be competing with Rodney Thomas and Daniel Scott (knee) for who starts at safety next to Julian Blackmon this season. The Maryland product saw more opportunities during his second NFL campaign in 2023, which led to him totaling 39 combined tackles and an interception. However, to earn the role he'll have to unseat Thomas, who started all 15 games for the Colts last season.
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Defensive
2023 Regular Season Stats
SK
TK
AST
INT
TFL
0
16
14
1
0
Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
9/10/2001 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 212 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 3; Pk (IND)
Birthplace
Bowie, MD, USA
Position
SAF
College
Maryland
Experience
3rd season
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2022-Present
(2 seasons)
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Cross will have an opportunity to earn the starting free safety job this season, according to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Cross will be competing with Rodney Thomas and Daniel Scott (knee) for who starts at safety next to Julian Blackmon this season. The Maryland product saw more opportunities during his second NFL campaign in 2023, which led to him totaling 39 combined tackles and an interception. However, to earn the role he'll have to unseat Thomas, who started all 15 games for the Colts last season.