Colts Re-sign Ed Johnson

The Indianapolis Colts announced yesterday the re-signing of DT Ed Johnson.

The Colts originally signed Johnson in 2007 as an undrafted free agent out of Penn State. Johnson then earned a starting DT position when Booger McFarland went down with an injury. From there, Johnson went on to start 16 games during the 2007 season for Indy. Johnson then started the first game of the 2008 season for Indy before he was arrested for marijuana possession. The Colts then decided to waive Johnson as a result of his arrest.

In the 17 games that Johnson played for Indy he collected 73 tackles, including 10 against the Chicago Bears in the 2008 opener which turned out to be his best and last game for Indy.

For whatever reason, the Colts have apparently decided to give Johnson a second chance. I don't know if Johnson will remain on the straight and narrow this time around, but I do know that the Colts will have a better run defense with Ed on the field. I thoroughly enjoyed watching him play during his first stint, and I am hoping that he will provide the same toughness in 2009 that he exhibited in 2007.

Colts Sign Tauiliili

The Indianapolis Colts today announced they have waived LB Rufus Alexander and P Mike Dragosavich. Indianapolis also added former Boston College QB Chris Crane and former Duke LB Michael Tauiliili.

The signing of Chris Crane probably doesn't amount to much, but I think Tauiliili might have a chance of making it in the NFL.

Tauliili was a four year starter at Duke and amassed 141 tackles as a Senior. Tauiliili, a 2008 Duke captain from Houston, Texas, was a second team Walter Camp All-America selection this past season after recording 140 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, four interceptions, five pass breakups, five quarterback hurries, three caused fumbles and one fumble recovery. He led the ACC in tackles and ranked third nationally to garner first team All-ACC honors.

You can check out what Sports Illustrated has to say about Tauiliili by clicking here.