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Ends season with six tackles Cross made six tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 38-30 season-finale loss to the Texans.

Impact Cross suited up for al 17 regular-season games for a third consecutive year, recording 120 tackles (72 solo), including a career-high 2.5 sacks. He also had five passes defensed, including one interception, and one forced fumble. The 2022 third-round pick is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads Indy with 12 stops Cross recorded 12 tackles (nine solo), including one stop for a loss, during the Colts' 23-17 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Cross and Camryn Bynum were the two Colts defenders to play all 69 defensive snaps, and it was the former who led the team in tackles. It was the second time this season Cross recorded double-digit stops in a game, and the fourth-year safety is up to 114 tackles (69 solo), including 2.5 sacks, five pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six tackles Monday Cross logged six tackles (three solo) in Indianapolis' loss to the 49ers on Monday.

Impact Cross finished tied for second on the team in tackles behind Camryn Bynum's seven (five solo). The 2022 third-round pick has now racked up at least five tackles in 14 of his 15 appearances and will look to keep producing during the Week 17 matchup versus Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven tackles in loss Cross recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Cross played 100 percent of the defensive snaps versus Seattle and has now recorded 96 tackles (57 solo) and five pass breakups, including one interception, on 95 percent of Indy's defensive snaps across 14 games this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts five stops in Week 14 loss Cross finished Sunday's loss to Jacksonville with five tackles (three solo) and two defensed passes.

Impact Cross was Indianapolis' third-leading tackler in the tough loss. He also notched multiple defensed passes for the first time this season. Cross has posted at least five tackles in all but one of his 13 contests on the campaign and is up to 89 stops, including 2.5 sacks, overall.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six stops vs. Houston Cross posted six tackles (four solo) during the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Cross was one of four Colts defenders to play all 76 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he has played every single defensive snap in six of 12 regular-season games. The fourth-year safety is up to 83 total tackles on the year and is within striking distance of eclipsing the tackling century mark for a second consecutive season.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes eight stops Cross recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Cross's eight tackles were his highest total since Week 5. His tackle pace is well off pace from his breakout 2024 campaign, though he has chipped in a career-best 2.5 sacks across 11 games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 12 Recap: Tanor Bortolini and Nick Cross, Colts at Chiefs Center Tanor Bortolini and safety Nick Cross meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 20-23 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Sacks Penix in Week 10 overtime win Cross registered seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Cross was credited with a sack early in the second quarter, when he took down Michael Penix behind the line of scrimmage for a minimal loss. The 2022 third-rounder is up to 2.5 sacks on the season after logging just a single sack through the first three seasons of his NFL career. Cross is up to 69 tackles (41 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts welcome addition of All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner and are hopeful to see him on the field Sunday

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NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts six tackles in loss Cross recorded six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Impact Cross played all 62 defensive snaps against Pittsburgh, the fourth time this season he's played 100 percent of the snaps in a game. On the year, Cross is up to 62 tackles (38 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and three pass breakups, including one interception, on 92 percent of Indianapolis' defensive snaps. While Cross has struggled somewhat in coverage, he's been an asset against the run.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Cross (shoulder) logged a full practice session Thursday.

Impact Cross sat out Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, but his return to full participation one day later suggests that the issue was minor. With that in mind, Cross should be good to take on his usual starting safety role Sunday against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working through shoulder injury Cross (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Cross may have sustained the injury during the Colts' 38-14 win over the Titans in Week 8, when he logged just three tackles (two solo) while playing 80 percent of Indianapolis' defensive snaps. He has two more opportunities to participate in practice this week, and he would an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers if he were to log a full practice.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Just three tackles vs. Tennessee Cross recorded three total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Cross' three stops during Sunday's win marked his lowest total of the season. He also played just 80 percent of Indianapolis' defensive snaps, but that's likely a result of the second-half blowout. Through the team's first eight games this season, Cross has tallied 56 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and three passes defended, with one interception. He'll look to return to his usual tackling form ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Steelers.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Colts Show Mailbag: Trade deadline, offensive line love, Nick Cross, Greatest Show on Turf throwback The Colts Show Mailbag returns for Week 8 as JJ Stankevitz answers listener, viewer and reader questions on Colts.com.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Picks off Herbert in Week 7 win Cross logged six solo tackles and an interception during the Colts' 38-24 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Cross stopped the Chargers' red zone possession in its tracks late in the second quarter after picking off a Justin Herbert pass intended for Quinten Johnston, and Daniel Jones capitalized on the turnover by leading the Colts' offense on a nine-play drive that resulted in a 36-yard field goal from Michael Badgley. It was Cross's first interception of the 2025 regular season and the fifth of his four-year NFL career. The 2022 third-rounder is up to 53 tackles (33 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and three pass defenses through the first seven games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timely plays by undermanned Colts defense help secure win over Chargers DeForest Buckner had two crucial sacks and Nick Cross snagged his first interception of the season in the 38-24 victory.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Justin Herbert's second INT of day lands in Nick Cross' hands inside the end zone Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross intercepts the pass by Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM

Nick Cross on Lou Anarumo, watching Bob Sanders tape & a wholesome crazy recruiting story | The Colts Show Colts.com writer & stadium PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by safety Nick Cross (3:09) for a conversation about how he's become the sta...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Produces five stops in Week 6 Cross finished Sunday's 31-27 win over Arizona with five tackles (four solo).

Impact One of Cross's tackles went for a loss, as he brought down RB Michael Carter in the backfield on the final play of the first quarter. The five total stops were the fewest of the campaign so far for Cross, which highlights how productive he's been. Cross has 47 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, through six games this season.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven stops in win Cross recorded seven total tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 40-6 win over the Raiders.

Impact Cross was able to reach at least seven takedowns for the fourth game in a row, finishing tied for second on the team behind linebacker Austin Ajiake (8). The safety has now registered 41 total tackles (23 solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over five games this year.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How Nick Cross took advantage of his opportunities and grew into a 'Sunday player', as told by his Colts teammates and coaches Cross currently leads the Colts with 34 tackles and is tied for first among all NFL safeties with two sacks.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Monster tackling effort Week 4 Cross logged 14 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Colts' 27-20 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Cross played every single snap for the second time in four games and finished as the game's leading tackler while combining with Adetomiwa Adebawore for a nine-yard sack on Matthew Stafford midway through the third quarter. Cross is now up to 34 tackles through four games, which leads the Colts and is tied for 13th most in the NFL.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Collects seven tackles in win Cross recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 41-20 win at Tennessee.

Impact Cross played 61 of the Colts' 65 defensive snaps in Week 3, and he turned in another good performance, tying for the team lead in tackles. He's well on his way to another 100-tackle season through three games, keeping him solidly on the IDP radar heading into a Week 4 matchup against the Rams.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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