The Indianapolis Colts have ultimately decided to release a teammate of Anthony Richardson who previously won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams alongside quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Not all teams have the resources to release a past Super Bowl champion. In this instance, the Indianapolis Colts, during a busy offseason, opted to let go of a colleague of quarterback Anthony Richardson, who secured an NFL championship with star Matthew Stafford while playing for the Los Angeles Rams.
The Colts must decide on their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season, as Richardson’s position is uncertain with Daniel Jones joining the team. In this situation, the quarterback rivalry in Indianapolis isn’t the sole emphasis. Another notable aspect is the team roster changes for a squad that couldn’t make the playoffs last season.
The Colts are committed to revitalizing their team and striving for a significant playoff journey in the forthcoming NFL season. Parting ways with a Super Bowl champion could be a tough choice to make, given the valuable expertise he might offer to a team that has not secured a postseason victory since 2018.
Who is the athlete released by the Colts?
The previous Rams teammate of Stafford, who was released by the Colts this offseason, is veteran kicker Matt Gay, who converted 31 of 37 field goals last season for Indianapolis. The details were verified by NFL.com.
When did Gay win the Super Bowl with the Rams?
Gay was a Super Bowl LVI champion with Los Angeles, with Matthew Stafford being the team’s key player. In that championship, the Rams triumphed over the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. The seasoned kicker contributed significantly to clinching the win by adding crucial points. He also received Pro Bowl recognition after finishing first in the league for field goal percentage (94.1).
Gay’s display with the Colts
Gay participated in 33 matches with the Colts, achieving a field goal percentage of 80.5 and 83.8 during his two years in Indianapolis. Along with spending three years with quarterback Matthew Stafford on the Rams, the 31-year-old kicker also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his first season in the NFL.