Ulysses Bentley IV - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Stays with Colts The Colts signed Bentley to a reserve/future contract Monday.

Impact The rookie out of Ole Miss spent all but Week 1 on the Colts' practice squad during the 2025 season, where he had two snaps on offense, including one rushing attempt. Bentley is expected to compete for a reserve role in the Colts' backfield as the team prepares to start offseason activities.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Bentley reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bentley was active for Sunday's Week 2 win over the Broncos but didn't see any action in the contest. He's been elevated ahead of each of Indianapolis' first two games but has yet to register an offensive touch.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to active roster The Colts elevated Bentley from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Bentley was also on the active roster in Week 1 against the Dolphins, but he played just two offensive snaps. The undrafted rookie is being brought up as backfield depth in case Tyler Goodson -- who is questionable with an elbow injury -- ends up inactive.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Bentley reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bentley played two snaps on offense during the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins, with his lone carry going for no gain. He would be a top candidate to be elevated for the Colts' Week 2 clash against the Broncos on Sunday if Tyler Goodson (elbow) is not cleared to play.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays two snaps in reserve role Bentley played two snaps on offense in Sunday's win over Miami but did not have a carry or a target.

Impact Bentley was activated from the practice squad before the game with Tyler Goodson inactive with an elbow injury. Bentley may return to the practice squad when Goodson is able to return in the next week or two.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays two snaps in reserve role Bentley played two snaps on offense in Sunday's win over Miami but did not have a carry or a target.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Colts elevated Bentley from the practice squad Saturday.

Impact It's unclear if Bentley's activation is related to Tyler Goodson's (elbow) questionable status. If active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Bentley will provide backfield depth behind Jonathan Taylor and DJ Giddens. Bentley produced a 22-94-2 rushing line during the preseason.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts Signing LB Anthony Walker Jr. Greg Auman reports the Colts are signing LB Anthony Walker Jr. to the practice squad following a successful workout. Here's an updated look...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Signs to practice squad Bentley signed to the Colts' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The running back was waived Tuesday after failing to make the 53-man roster, but he was able to return to Indianapolis after clearing waivers. In the preseason, Bentley recorded 22 carries for 94 yards and two scores as well as two catches for 13 yards. The Colts' running back room is led by Jonathan Taylor, though it is thin behind him.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't make 53-man roster The Colts waived Bentley on Tuesday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Mississippi finished the preseason with 22 carries for 94 yards and two touchdowns, along with two catches (on four targets) for 13 yards and a 20-yard kickoff return across three games. Bentley wasn't able to crack the Colts' 53-man roster, but he's a candidate to remain in Indianapolis as a member of the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ulysses Bentley IV's 2-yard TD comes via goal-line dive Indianapolis Colts running back Ulysses Bentley IV rushes for a 2-yard touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Ulysses Bentley IV's 12-yard TD run boosts Colts' lead to 30-7 vs. Bengals Indianapolis Colts running back Ulysses Bentley IV rushes for a 12-yard touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Ulysses Bentley IV's 12-yard TD run boosts Colts' lead to 30-7 vs. Bengals Indianapolis Colts RB Ulysses Bentley IV rushes for a 12-yard touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2025.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Ulysses Bentley IV's 2-yard TD comes via goal-line dive Indianapolis Colts RB Ulysses Bentley IV rushes for a 2-yard touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2025.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Ulysses Bentley rushes for a 2-yard touchdown vs. Cincinnati Bengals Colts RB Ulysses Bentley scores on a 2-yard touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason finale on Aug. 23, 2025.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

2025 Indianapolis Colts roster preview: RB Ulysses Bentley IV Let's take a closer look at this Indianapolis Colts team as we go player-by-player through the roster. Up next is RB Ulysses Bentley IV.

JUNE 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Slated to join Colts Bentley is expected to sign with the Colts as an undrafted free agent, Mike Chappell of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Bentley carried the ball 84 times for 419 yards and five touchdowns during his final season at Ole Miss and alsoo added 13 catches for an additional 99 yards. As the Colts currently have little proven talent in their backfield behind Jonathan Taylor, Bentley could have the chance to compete for a depth role.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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