# Colts Interim GM Makes First Moves

> Interim Colts GM Ed Dodds signs two practice squad players to address team weaknesses after Sunday's loss.
- Title: Colts Interim GM Makes First Moves · Indianapolis Colts On SI
- Summary: Interim Colts GM Ed Dodds signs two practice squad players to address team weaknesses after Sunday's loss. Interim Colts GM Ed Dodds signed wide receiver…
- Keywords: colts, ed dodds, mecole hardman, thomas morstead, practice squad, indianapolis colts, nfl, 2026 season, tennessee titans, daniel jones, alec pierce, ashton dulin
- Source: Indianapolis Colts On SI — https://si.com/nfl/colts/onsi/colts-interim-general-manager-makes-first-moves-in-new-role
- Published: 2026-10-20T20:04:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colts, ed dodds, mecole hardman, thomas morstead, practice squad, indianapolis colts, nfl, 2026 season, tennessee titans, daniel jones, alec pierce, ashton dulin
## Colts Interim GM Makes First Moves
The Indianapolis Colts made their first roster moves under interim general manager Ed Dodds.
## Dodds Signs Two Practice Squad Players
Dodds signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman and punter Thomas Morstead, releasing Eli Pancol from the practice squad.
## Dodds Takes Over Personnel Department
Dodds will oversee Indianapolis' roster decisions for the remainder of the 2026 season after Chris Ballard was fired.
## Hardman Addresses Wide Receiver Issues
Hardman brings speed and NFL experience to Indy's struggling wide receiver room after Sunday's loss to Tennessee.
## Hardman's Role in Passing Game
Hardman provides explosive plays and field-stretching potential for the offense with Alec Pierce injured.
## Hardman's Short-Term Trial
Hardman is a short-term trial run as he will be 29 years old at the start of next season.
## Morstead Provides Punt Insurance
Dodds added veteran punter Thomas Morstead after Rigoberto Sanchez suffered a foot injury.
## Morstead's NFL Experience
Morstead has played for the Saints, Jets, and Dolphins with over a decade of NFL experience.
## Morstead as Precautionary Move
Morstead's addition is a precaution if Sanchez misses time due to injury.
## Signings Address Recent Weaknesses
Both signings aim to stabilize the Colts' season after their recent loss to the Titans.
## Key takeaway

Interim Colts GM Ed Dodds signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman and punter Thomas Morstead to address weaknesses after Sunday's loss.