Ben Nikkel's Tough Road to Colts | Indianapolis Colts News

Ben Nikkel, the 25-year-old Colts safety with just one NFL season under his belt, faces a steep climb to the roster in 2026. Signed to a futures deal after bouncing between Washington’s practice squad and cuts, he’ll need to dominate special teams to carve out a role — but with a stacked safety corps and only four or five spots available, another year on the practice squad looks likely.

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