The Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Chad Kelly and waived defensive tackle Jordan Thompson, the team announced Monday.
There was interest from the Colts’ side in signing Kelly, who was a seventh-round pick with the Denver Broncos in 2017. The Colts brought Kelly in for a workout during the team’s rookie minicamp but didn’t sign him to a contract then.
Kelly had a chance to grab the starting role during the 2018 season for the Broncos, but he was released after being arrested and charged with first-degree criminal trespassing.
The Ole Miss product completed 62.5% of his passes for 2,758 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions in nine games during his senior season in 2016.
Kelly will be entering a quarterback room that currently consists of Andrew Luck, Jacoby Brissett and Phillip Walker.
