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The Colts should look outside of the NFL and the country altogether to add an intriguing player at a position of need

The biggest hole remaining on the Indianapolis Colts roster seems to be pretty clear ahead of training camp. The Colts elected to let E.J. Speed and Grant Stuard leave in free agency, which leaves them pretty thin at LB for the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 9

Colts Called Out for Neglecting Big Need

Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts were expected to address the linebacker position at some point. The group had some issues in coverage and with tackling last season, and they lost E.J.

NFL News / Toro Times / April 9

It sure sounds like EJ Speed is psyched about joining the Texans in free agency

Houston Texans fans would have already been excited about EJ Speed joining their squad but to make matters even funnier, he spurned the Colts in the process.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 3

8 Linebackers Colts Can Use to Replace E.J. Speed in Draft

The Indianapolis Colts have been intention this offseason about improving a defense that has ranked near the bottom of the league in points allowed over the last three seasons.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 1

Colts Have Access to E.J. Speed Replacement

The Indianapolis Colts saw veteran linebacker E.J. Speed leave for the Houston Texans in free agency, meaning they must replace his services to join Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 31

Texans' E.J. Speed Sounds Off on Departure From Colts

The Indianapolis Colts have made plenty of significant decisions over the first few weeks of NFL free agency. The team handed two $60 million contracts to Cam Bynum and Charvarius Ward to improve the secondary while signing Daniel Jones to be competition for Anthony Richardson.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

The Colts Must Shore Up This Position in the 2025 NFL Draft

On March 29th, it was reported that the Houston Texans signed former Colts linebacker EJ Speed to a one-year deal. Speed was a free agent this offseason, and with his upside, it was not a surprise to see him go elsewhere.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 30

Latest Texans Signing Reveals Biggest Goal for 2025

The Houston Texans made another interesting pickup for their defensive side of the ball across last week, amid their signing of former Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / March 30

New Texans Addition Spurned Two Contenders to Join Houston

The Houston Texans landed former Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed in a surprising free-agent signing last week, a rather significant addition for a front seven that certainly could have used some extra punch.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / March 30

Colts an Ideal Fit for 'Arguably the Best Linebacker Available'

The Indianapolis Colts have done a good job loading up on the defensive side of the ball during free agency, but now one hole has clarity as starting linebacker E.J.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / March 30

A former Colts player took a shot at the team after their recent decision to let a 2024 starter sign elsewhere in free agency

The Indianapolis Colts have let multiple starters from the 2024 season walk in free agency, a very different approach to the offseason than in years past for general manager Chris Ballard. The most recent in-house free agent the team let sign elsewhere was linebacker E.J.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 29

The Colts and Texans rivalry just got even more interesting with a starter switching teams ahead of the 2025 season

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans have had a lot to say about each other over the last few years. The loudest players from the Colts in the back-and-forth have been linebackers Zaire Franklin and E.J.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 29

Texans sign ex-Colts defender coming off career year

The Houston Texans are signing former Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed to a one-year, $5 million deal, according to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / March 29

Houston Texans mark one of their smaller draft needs off of their list just a month before the 2025 NFL Draft

As the 2025 NFL Draft is just a month away, the Houston Texans are slowly but surely marking some things off of their list of needs through what's left of free agency.

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Report: 140-Tackle Linebacker Signs Contract With Houston Texans

Six-year veteran linebacker E.J. Speed signed a new contract with the Houston Texans. Speed, a former fifth-round pick, spent the entirety of his career with the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 29

Longtime former Colts LB signs with bitter rival after career season

After a 102-tackle 2023 slate that included a career-high 12 TFLs, he posted a career-best 142 tackles last year.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 15

Colts' Internal Free Agent Profiles: E.J Speed

Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J Speed is a former fifth-round pick out of Tarleton State in the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a versatile player at the college level, seeing snaps on both offense (wide receiver) and defense (linebacker/defensive end).

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 7

The NFL hit Colts linebacker EJ Speed with a big punishment during the team's Week 14 bye week

The Indianapolis Colts came away with a narrow win in Week 13 vs. the New England Patriots in Week 13 to enter their bye week on a high note. But the NFL is bringing one Colts player back down to earth.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Key Colts defender gets worrying injury update ahead of Week 7

While Indianapolis Colts linebacker EJ Speed is by no means a household name, his play in the opening six weeks of the 2024 NFL season was that of someone who should be.

NFL News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 30

Colts League-Leaguer Is Trade Option For Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles should have a better understanding about team needs right now through four games of the season. Philadelphia is 2-2 on the year, and just like every team, it certainly has some holes that could be filled.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / September 30

100-Tackle Linebacker 'A Name to Watch' In Trade Talks – Ravens, Chargers Possible Suitors

The Indianapolis Colts saved their season with a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it might not be enough to prevent an E.J. Speed trade. Selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Tarleton State product began his career primarily working on special teams.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 21

New England Patriots Could Pursue Intriguing Trade With Colts

In the wake of Ja’Whaun Bentley’s season-ending injury, the New England Patriots find themselves in desperate need of a linebacker to fill the gap. ESPN’s Dan Graziano has floated an intriguing potential trade target: Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 15

Colts LB EJ Speed has a bone to pick with EA Sports about the College Football 25 video game

With College Football 25's early release coming at 4 pm Eastern Standard Time today, you will see mainly positive posts surrounding the game. But Indianapolis Colts starting LB E.J.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 2, 2024

Colts' E.J. Speed Speaks Out on Contract Situation

The Indianapolis Colts have dealt with contract holdout situations each of the last two years, but veteran linebacker E.J. Speed reassured the Colts through the media that he won’t be responsible for a third.