Ethan Fernea - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut from practice squad The Colts cut Fernea from the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Fernea hasn't yet suited up for a game this season, but he logged four regular-season appearances with Indianapolis between 2022-23. The depth wide receiver could be a candidate to reunite with the team later in the 2024 campaign.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Colts Fernea was signed to the Colts' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Fernea will return to practice unit with Indianapolis after the team let him go Saturday. The wide receiver will provide the team with an extra depth option heading into Week 8.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Colts The Colts cut Fernea from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact Fernea signed with the Colts' practice squad Thursday, but he will be let go to make room for linebacker Austin Ajiake. Fernea could opt to return to Indianapolis down the road or explore his options and try to catch on with a team in need of wideout depth.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Colts' practice squad Indianapolis signed Fernea (undisclosed) to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Fernea was waived by the Colts with an injury settlement back in August, but now healthy, he gets a chance to reunite with the team and continue his development. He appeared in three games with the team in 2023.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement Indianapolis waived Fernea (undisclosed) from its injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Fernea appeared in the Colts' preseason opener against the Broncos, catching his lone target for 18 yards while playing 19 snaps (16 on offense, three on special teams). He was waived by Indianapolis on Wednesday and reverted to the Colts' IR after going unclaimed off waivers. Fernea was set to miss the entire 2024 season, but with the injury settlement, he will be able to sign with another team once he's fully healthy.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to IR Fernea (undisclosed) went unclaimed Thursday after getting waived/injured by the Colts on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The wide receiver now has to reach an injury settlement with the Colts to have a chance to play in 2024. Fernea appeared in three games and on two offensive snaps for Indianapolis in 2023 but did not catch a pass.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gets let go Fernea (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation Wednesday.

Impact Fernea appeared in three regular-season games for the Colts last season, but the unknown injury could leave him sidelined for the 2024 campaign. Assuming he clears waivers, the UCLA product will revert to IR, which would force him to miss the season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Jason Bean's 18-yard sling to Ethan Fernea gets Colts into red zone Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jason Bean's 18-yard pass to wide receiver Ethan Fernea gets the Colts into the red zone.

AUGUST 11 • COLTS.COM

Colts' training camp roster preview: WR Ethan Fernea Next up in our Colts’ training camp roster preview is WR Ethan Fernea. Here is a look back at 2023 and what’s ahead in 2024.

JULY 12 • USATODAY.COM

Colts A to Z: Ethan Fernea View photos of wide receiver Ethan Fernea as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

JUNE 20 • COLTS.COM

Staying in Indianapolis Fernea signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on Monday.

Impact Fernea joined the Colts' practice squad in early December, failing to record any stats while appearing in three games with the team down the final stretch of the year. The wide receiver will now have a chance to compete for a spot on the team's 53-man roster ahead of the 2024 campaign.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad The Colts reverted Fernea to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Fernea has been elevated from the practice squad each of the past three weeks, but he's logged only two offensive snaps over that span while working mostly on special teams. If the Colts want him to suit up again Saturday versus Houston, they'd need to sign him to the active roster.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Colts elevate WR Ethan Fernea and LB Liam Anderson to active roster from practice squad for Week 17 game against Las Vegas Raiders The Colts made the roster moves on Saturday.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Reverts to practice squad Fernea reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday.

Impact Fernea was called up for the first time since signing with the team earlier in December and played seven snaps on special teams during the team's loss to the Bengals on Sunday. However, the 25-year-old failed to record any stats and will now wait for another opportunity to be elevated.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Boyd: Colts officially announce the signing of RB... - The Athletic Colts officially announce the signing of RB Kenyan Drake while placing WR Ethan Fernea on IR. Fernea’s 2023 season is over before it begins....

AUGUST 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back to practice squad Fernea reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Fernea received the promotion with Keke Coutee currently in concussion protocols. The 24-year-old saw one snap on offense and nine of special teams against the Titans on Sunday, but he failed to tally any stats. If Coutee remains out Sunday against Washington, Fernea could earn another chance on the active roster.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to active roster Fernea was elevated from the Colts' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fernea spent all of training camp with the Colts and has been on the practice squad since. With Keke Coutee (concussion) ruled out, Fernea could have the chance to be active for his first NFL game. If so, he is likely to still be buried among the team's wide receiver corps.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Ethan Fernea Bequeath No. 36 to Alex Johnson Watch the video of Ethan Fernea bequeathing the special No. 36 jersey to safety Alex Johnson...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joins Indy Fernea signed a contract with the Colts on Friday.

Impact Fernea played running back at UCLA, but the Colts will be expecting the redshirt senior to convert to wide receiver. Fernea will likely need to earn a spot on the roster as a special teams ace.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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