The Indianapolis Colts re-signed running back Joseph Addai and released cornerback Kevin Hayden on Saturday.
Terms of Addai's new contract were not disclosed, but the move was helped along after the Colts signed superstar quarterback Peyton Manning to a five-year, $90 million contract extension.
The four-time NFL MVP detailed that he would take less money if it meant that ownership would spend "to keep players we need to keep and go get other players."
One of those players retained was Addai.
The 30th overall pick of the 2006 draft, Addai rushed 116 times for 495 yards and four touchdowns in eight games last season. He also had 19 receptions for 124 yards.
For his part, Hayden has been plagued by injuries - he has missed 18 games over the last three seasons.
Hayden was the hero of Super Bowl XLI, where he returned a Rex Grossman 56 yards for a touchdown.
The 28-year-old Hayden collected 61 tackles and two interceptions - which were returned for touchdowns - in 1...
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