Indianapolis signed Goodson to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. In 16 appearances with the Colts in 2024, Goodson handled 32 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 11 of 15 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. His role with them in 2025 could depend on whether Trey Sermon opts to leave in free agency during the offseason.
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Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
11/10/2000 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'9", 197 lbs
Birthplace
Suwanee, GA, USA
Position
RB
College
Iowa
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Green Bay Packers
2022-2023
(2 seasons)
Indianapolis signed Goodson to a one-year contract extension Tuesday. In 16 appearances with the Colts in 2024, Goodson handled 32 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 11 of 15 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. His role with them in 2025 could depend on whether Trey Sermon opts to leave in free agency during the offseason.
Goodson had four carries for 22 yards in Sunday's win over Tennessee. Goodson had his most carries since Week 7 as he got some work with the Colts having a large lead. Jonathan Taylor had 218 yards rushing and the Colts had 335 yards rushing, so neither Goodson or Trey Sermon are likely to get many carries next week unless a similar blowout scenario happens. Goodson had minimal work the previous eight weeks (three total touches) as Taylor has received almost every touch in the backfield.
Goodson rushed once for three yards in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos. Goodson's one carry was his first rushing attempt since Week 7. Operating as the Colts' No. 3 running back behind Jonathan Taylor and Trey Sermon, the 24-year-old played just five of 76 offensive snaps Sunday. Goodson has recorded just 28 carries for 131 yards and a touchdown this season, adding 10 catches for 56 yards and score in 13 games. Heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Titans, the Iowa product remains far off the fantasy radar.
Goodson wasn't involved in the Colts' offense during their 25-24 win over the Patriots on Sunday, but he did have 24 and 25-yard kick returns. Goodson remains No. 3 on the team's running back depth chart, which in a backfield dominated by Jonathan Taylor doesn't leave much. The Iowa product hasn't had a carry since Week 7 or a target since Week 10. Although he should continue to see work in the return game, an injury to Taylor is likely his only path to touches on offense.
Goodson returned a kickoff for 25 yards while playing all 14 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions. In a game in which Indianapolis logged just 49 offensive snaps, the Colts didn't need to turn to Goodson to spell Jonathan Taylor or Trey Sermon, who remain ahead of him on the depth chart at running back. Barring either Taylor or Sermon missing time to injury, Goodson -- who has logged no carries and four targets over the Colts' last five contests -- doesn't look as though he'll have a role on offense in the final six weeks of the season.
Goodson played 14 snaps on special teams and had 25 return yards and a tackle in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions. Goodson didn't see the field on offense for the first time this season, but he did have an impact on special teams. He'll likely need an injury in the backfield to see any noticeable work on offense.
Goodson did not have a carry or reception in Sunday's win at the Jets. Goodson played just two snaps on offense as Jonathan Taylor played on 63 of the offense's 70 snaps. Trey Sermon (five snaps) did play more snaps than Goodson but it may be Goodson that has more of a role as a pass catcher if the Colts fall far behind. Either way, neither Sermon or Goodson currently has much of a role if Taylor is fully healthy.
Goodson had two receptions for nine yards on two targets, including a two-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss to Buffalo. Goodson played nine snaps on offense as he was used in passing situations. However, it was notable that Jonathan Taylor stayed on the field late in the game despite the Colts falling far behind, so it's not certain that Goodson will get more playing time in clear passing situations.
Goodson failed to record a single carry or target in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings. Goodson played just one offensive snap in the contest, matching a season low in the eight games he's played this season. With teammate Jonathan Taylor back to full health, Goodson has reverted to his No. 3 running back role, with teammate Trey Sermon slotting in as the top backup. The 23-year-old should not be considered for fantasy purposes as the Colts host the Bills in Week 10.