Javarris James, a University of Miami (Fla.) running back nicknamed "Baby J'' by his cousin Edgerrin James, was one of several collegiate free agents who agreed to contract terms with the Colts following the NFL draft. The Colts selected Edgerrin James with the fourth overall pick in the 1999 draft. He became their career rushing leader with 9,226 yards during seven years with the team. The 6-0, 208-pound Javarris James appeared in 46 games at Miami, rushing for 2,162 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Philadelphia police are hoping a grainy video will help them find the killer of a man who alleged before he died last year that former Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison helped arrange the hit. No other evidence has surfaced to support the claim of Dwight Dixon, a 33-year-old ex-con who lapsed into a coma after he was shot July 21, 2009, and died six weeks later. According to two law enforcement sources, the July 21 video shows a gunman approach the driver's side of Dixon's Toyota Camry and shoot him five times. The shooting occurred shortly before noon on the corner of 28th Street and Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia, roughly a block from Playmakers, a bar owned by Harrison.

The Colts have reportedly waived running back Chad Simpson, according to Scout.com. The move leaves Indianapolis with four running backs on the roster and in search of a kickoff returner. Simpson rushed 15 times for 102 yards and two touchdowns in 2009.