TexasTerror
August 13th, 2006, 09:41 AM
Corey Roberts, a former tight end with SHSU has left the Colts due to family reasons. Oddly enough for the benefit of Roberts, the Colts have filed for a roster exemption and have retained the rights to him should he return, so he still has a place on the team...the Colts definitely must have some interest in Roberts after all if they filed this exemption...
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Roberts Leaves Colts, Robinson Released
By: Ed Thompson
Date: Aug 2, 2006
Although Robinson had been told he was released, the transaction was never put through the league office because another undrafted free agent, tight end Corey Roberts had to leave the team for personal reasons. The talented young tight end still plans on pursuing his NFL career, and the Colts got a roster exemption for him and retain his rights for the balance of this year.
But as a result of Roberts leaving, the Colts had an unexpected roster spot for Robinson. He hopped back on a plane to rejoin the team, but wasn't on the field with the Colts on Tuesday at camp.
Another unexpected event fell into place Tuesday evening that would have a profound effect on Robinson. Third-round selection Freddie Keiaho completed his deal Tuesday evening and headed to camp. The Colts wanted him on the field Wednesday morning, but needed a roster spot for him.
This time, Dale Robinson not only got the news verbally that he was released, but the transaction was official. It was time to head back home until the next NFL team asked him to pack his bags and head to their camp.
With the release of Robinson, and Roberts having a roster exemption with Indianapolis, the Colts are now down to the maximum of 80 active players allowed during the offseason by the
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Roberts Leaves Colts, Robinson Released
By: Ed Thompson
Date: Aug 2, 2006
Although Robinson had been told he was released, the transaction was never put through the league office because another undrafted free agent, tight end Corey Roberts had to leave the team for personal reasons. The talented young tight end still plans on pursuing his NFL career, and the Colts got a roster exemption for him and retain his rights for the balance of this year.
But as a result of Roberts leaving, the Colts had an unexpected roster spot for Robinson. He hopped back on a plane to rejoin the team, but wasn't on the field with the Colts on Tuesday at camp.
Another unexpected event fell into place Tuesday evening that would have a profound effect on Robinson. Third-round selection Freddie Keiaho completed his deal Tuesday evening and headed to camp. The Colts wanted him on the field Wednesday morning, but needed a roster spot for him.
This time, Dale Robinson not only got the news verbally that he was released, but the transaction was official. It was time to head back home until the next NFL team asked him to pack his bags and head to their camp.
With the release of Robinson, and Roberts having a roster exemption with Indianapolis, the Colts are now down to the maximum of 80 active players allowed during the offseason by the
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