Colts poach rookie linebacker from Buccaneers
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The Indianapolis Colts signed linebacker Austin Ajiake to a one-year contract extension and also claimed linebacker John Bullock off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have plucked an NFL regular off another team’s roster at the end of the season. Indianapolis claimed rookie linebacker John Bullock off waivers from Tampa Bay, the latest acquisition in general manager Chris Ballard’s ongoing quest to improve the special teams talent.
As one of four non-playoff teams to finish with an 8-9 record, the Buccaneers are slotted into the 15th pick of the opening round of this year's draft and will rotate up to 14th and 13th in the next t
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Five players who signed reserve/futures contracts a year ago ended up playing for Indianapolis in 2026, led by linebacker Austin Ajiake.
The Colts claimed linebacker John Bullock off waivers, the team announced Monday. The Buccaneers waived Bullock on Friday. Bullock appeared in 15 games with the Buccaneers this season, playing five defensive snaps and 253 on special teams. He totaled 10 special teams tackles. He originally signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent on May 9.