The Indianapolis Colts have made a move on the offensive line prior to training camp starting up.The team announced on Sunday they released veteran tackle Gosder Cherlius.
He ended last season on the injured reserve list after issues with his shoulder and groin, and following a recent knee scope that kept him from joining the team in their offseason work this spring. There had been talk from the team that Cherlius would be on the roster when training camp began.
Cherlius joined the Colts as a free agent from the Lions prior to the 2013 season, playing 29 games for Indianapolis in his two seasons there. He signed a five-year deal worth $34.5 million, but his play failed to live up to what the team had expected. Despite his performance, he was paid the $15.5 million the contract guaranteed him.
The opening at the right tackle position seems to provide an opportunity for Jack Mewhort, last season played well at left guard. The Colts seem to have faith in Mewhort to fit the bill after a fair outing in 2014.
And the opening at left guard that would result in such a move could, theoretically, give the Colts a chance at Evan Mathis, the Eagles' former left guard who was released this spring by Chip Kelly after a contract disagreement. Mathis is a talented free agent and yet to sign with another team, but will turn 34 years old in November and is coming off an injury that left him out seven games last season.
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