Caleb Campbell's Facebook Page Says He Is Joining Colts

by Brad Wells on Sep 13, 2011 1:18 PM EDT in 2011 Colts News

Paul Kuharsky at ESPN just tweeted that, according to Caleb Campbell's Facebook update, he's signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

Folks might remember Campbell as the U.S. Army officer who was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2008 only to be called back to duty by the army. Prior to the draft, the army gave Campbell a 'service option' rule that allowed him and former-West Point teammate Owen Tolson, a punter, to enter the draft. Because Campbell was unable to sign his contract with the Lions, he became a free agent in 2009. He eventually signed with the Lions on their practice squad last year, and was promoted to their active roster in November 2010. He then became a free agent after the 2010 season.

Campbell had an impressive college career at Army, and played in the East-West Shrine game that year. It's unclear if Campbell was signed to the active roster or the Colts practice squad. The Colts reportedly cut WR Chris Brooks from the PS earlier today.

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If this is true, a nice pickup

LB depth makes me happy.

by DeepThought on Sep 13, 2011 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Is this LB depth or Safety depth

Btw, we just signed a Millen pick, so temper expectations, lol

Go Blue!

Revenue - Expenses = Profit

by dezznutz1001 on Sep 13, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

A few things from my pov as a Lions fan

Yes, you did sign a mi**en pick but he shouldn’t be looked down on due to it. He is a part of the Army so his work ethic is second to none.

He hasn’t played safety since college so it’s most likely at LB. He was cut by Detroit because we just signed 2 LBs to start and drafted one so we didn’t have room for him. The practice squad was completely overhauled so he wasn’t offered a spot but I’m not sure he’d be eligible anyways.

He sent out a tweet from @LT_Campbell53 that said “Hello Indianapolis #Colts.” Go follow him. He’s a good guy and interacts with fans at times.

While I’m here, how do you guys like Ernie Sims? I see he has an injury issue at the time so you may not of had a long time to evaluate but how did you like the pickup? There is a group of Lions fans that like him and some are glad he left when he did so I don’t expect all of you to feel the same.

My POD Main Fantasy Football league team will rule all!!

by Enforcer on Sep 13, 2011 3:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions