Indianapolis Colts
Matt Overton - #45 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 254 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/06/1985 |
| Birthplace | Tracy, CA |
| College | Western Washington |
| Years played | 2 |
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Four
The AFC South continues to look like a one-horse race, as the Texans outclassed the Titans, and the Jaguars failed to take advantage of the Bengals' injury woes.
Pagano has treatable leukemia
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia.
Other than Freeman, Colts backups struggling
The Colts have gotten terrific contributions from former CFL standout Jerrell Freeman, but other backups haven't been as successful.
Colts WR Collie tears patellar tendon, placed on I.R.
In his first game of the 2012 season, Colts WR Austin Collie suffered a torn patellar tendon and was placed on injured reserve.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Three.
Gabbert throws 80-yard game-winner for the Jags
Jacksonville's Blaine Gabbert connected with Cecil Shorts III on a 80-yard TD pass with 45 seconds left to beat the Colts 22-17 on Sunday.
Finally healthy, Colts' Avery making presence felt
We hear WR Donnie Avery is gaining the trust of QB Andrew Luck and could be in position to be a big contributor in 2012.
Week Two Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Reggie Bush, Clay Matthews and Adam Vinatieri as its Players of the Week.
AFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
Here is our team-by-team take on the state of the AFC South following Week Two.
Vinatieri kicks Colts, Luck to first victory
Adam Vinatieri made a 53-yard field goal with 8 seconds left Sunday to give Andrew Luck and Indianapolis a 23-20 victory over Minnesota.
Key matchup: Colts QB Andrew Luck vs. Vikings secondary
In Thursday's key matchup, we break down two units set to face off in Indianapolis that struggled in Week One.
Colts WR Collie cleared to practice
Colts WR Austin Collie will practice this week and could play in Week Two’s game against the Vikings.
Colts add OT Sowell
The Colts signed OT Bradley Sowell off the Buccaneers’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.
Colts add veteran OG Essex
The Colts signed veteran OG Trai Essex and waived OT Mike Person and C A.Q. Shipley, the team announced Monday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Indianapolis Colts have signed tight end Kyle Miller and Overton.|||||||
Seattle signed Overton as an undrafted free agent in 2007, but the Seahawks released him before the start of the season. He signed with Seattle again in 2010 but was released during training camp. Overton then signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League and stayed there until the Colts picked him up.
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with long snapper Overton to address a problem area from recent seasons.|||||||
The Seahawks signed Overton and fellow long snapper Patrick MacDonald in February. They released Overton in March. Overton went to Western Washington University. He was with Seattle during 2007 training camp.
