The Indianapolis Colts added veteran wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. and punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad Tuesday, while releasing wide receiver Eli Pancol. Hardman brings receiving and return experience, and Morstead adds a lengthy NFL résumé at punter.

By the Numbers
  • Hardman has played 82 regular-season games, recording 178 catches for 2,302 yards and 16 touchdowns.
  • Morstead has appeared in 272 games and punted 1,004 times for 46,863 yards, with 374 punts downed inside the 20-yard line.
Bottom Line

These practice-squad moves give Indianapolis two experienced options while opening a spot by parting ways with Pancol.