Blackmon Released After Preseason Struggles | Indianapolis Colts News

Mekhi Blackmon, once a Pro Football Focus All-Rookie honoree with the Vikings, is now a free agent after the Colts cut ties following his poor preseason showing — four penalties in just a few games. Though he flashed elite potential before tearing his ACL and later showed promise in 11 starts for Indy, the team opted to move on. Meanwhile, the Colts have signed cornerback Kenneth Harris, who impressed them during preseason, adding depth at a critical position. At just 27, Blackmon’s talent and upside make him a hot commodity as teams scramble for cornerbacks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64ab9c4d976dedaf