Indianapolis Colts
Kellen Heard - #65 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 339 lbs. |
| Birthday | 10/17/1985 |
| Birthplace | Wharton, TX |
| College | Memphis |
| Years played | 3 |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 |
AFC South daydreaming
Here are some potential compelling AFC South story lines that are in jeopardy because of the NFL lockout.
Angerer preparing to play wherever Colts need him
After starting the final 10 games of the season en route to earning PFW/PFWA All-Rookie honors, Colts LB Pat Angerer is preparing this offseason to make even bigger contributions to the team in 2011.
Colts address top need with OT Castonzo
After neglecting the position in the first round for the past 13 years, Colts football czar Bill Polian upgraded the OLT position by selecting Boston College's Anthony Castonzo.
Draft Dose: Who needs a DT?
In the 32nd and final installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW takes a look at 10 teams in need of a defensive tackle.
Colts eyeing QB; Gabbert worthy of top-five pick?
PFW draft analyst Nolan Nawrocki answers questions from readers about whether the Colts should be interested in a quarterback and why Blaine Gabbert is warranting top-five interest.
Teams should mimic Wolf's QB ways
Ron Wolf drafted seven quarterbacks from 1992 to 2000 in his time as Packers general manager. He turned some of them into draft picks in future trades. Current teams should take note.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 22
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the 22nd pick in the NFL draft, including QB Brady Quinn, who was selected by the Browns in 2007.
Draft Dose: Who needs an offensive tackle?
As the NFL draft draws near, PFW looks at five teams that could use some help at offensive tackle — with USC's Tyron Smith a rising prospect at the position.
Colts in good shape at cornerback
While the Colts likely will look to strengthen the safety position, we hear the club is in very good shape at cornerback, with the return of Kevin Thomas a big factor in Indy's optimism.
AFC team needs
The Raiders will likely have to replace shutdown CB Nnamdi Asomugha, who is a free agent, this offseason, as we identify the top three draft needs of each AFC team.
Colts must do more to help Manning
As Peyton Manning enters the final stage of his career, it has never been more important to alter the approach of stockpiling talent around him.
Colts not displeased with play of DTs
While the Colts could upgrade the DT position via the draft, they are not displeased with the production from the position last season.
Colts' Freeney says he'd join union lawsuit
Colts DE Dwight Freeney said he would join a players' antitrust lawsuit against the NFL owners in the case of a lockout.
AFC South free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is likely to be delayed. Yet, PFW examines the free-agent picture for each club, with the AFC South featured today.
Re-signing Bullitt, improving depth at safety key for Colts
Re-signing S Melvin Bullitt, in addition to bolstering the depth at safety is critical for the Colts following the release of former NFL Defensive MVP Bob Sanders.
PLAYER NEWS
The St. Louis Rams claimed rookie running back Terrance Ganaway and defensive tackle Kellen Heard off waivers to fill two open roster spots.|||||||
Heard, 6-6 and 339 pounds, played for Rams defensive line coach Mike Waufle in Oakland in 2010 after making the team as an undrafted free agent. He made two starts last year for Buffalo.
Heard returned to practice Wednesday a day after hurting his lower right leg.|||||||
Coach Chan Gailey said tests came back negative and added that Heard should be ready to play in the Bills' second preseason game at Minnesota on Friday.
Heard limped off and did not return after hurting his lower right leg midway through practice Tuesday night.|||||||
Coach Chan Gailey had no immediate update except to say Heard was having tests. Gailey said backup offensive tackle James Carmon was also having tests after the undrafted rookie hurt his wrist. Heard, who is competing for a backup job, was hurt during a team drill when he went down in a pile of players. He was slow getting up, and then limped off into the end zone. That's where trainers spent about five minutes examining the player's foot and ankle.
The Buffalo Bills have signed hulking defensive tackle Kellen Heard off of the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.|||||||
Listed at 6-foot-6 and 355 pounds, Heard initially signed with the Raiders last spring as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Memphis. He also spent part of his college career at Texas A&M.
