Colts Re-Sign Eli Pancol to Practice Squad

The move highlights how teams use tryouts and visits to vet fringe players who most often land on practice squads rather than active rosters.

Overview

The Indianapolis Colts announced they signed wide receiver Eli Pancol to the practice squad on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, after releasing running back Anderson Castle.
Earlier the same day the NFL transaction wire showed the Seattle Seahawks held tryouts for Pancol and wideout Malick Meiga, while running back Dontae McMillan was brought in for a visit.
Pancol is a 2025 undrafted free agent who spent the 2026 offseason and training camp with the Colts, caught four passes for 47 yards in three preseason games, and previously had a short stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In college at Duke Pancol had a productive final season with roughly 800 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, a profile that keeps him of interest to teams even if it does not secure an active-roster spot.
Expect this to be a typical roster-management move: tryouts and visits give teams quick looks, practice squads hold depth for Week 3 and beyond, and any roster upgrades would likely follow more signings or injuries.