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AFC South Standings

Team Div Overall
3-1-0 7-5-0
1-3-0 5-7-0
1-1-0 3-8-0
1-1-0 2-9-0

2024 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
FUM
Forced Fumbles
SCK
Sacks
Regular Season 116 2 0 1 0.0

Top Nick Cross News

  • Colts' Nick Cross: Makes 14 tackles

    Cross recorded 14 tackles (six solo), including two for a loss, in Sunday's 24-6 defeat to the Lions.

    The safety has played on nearly every defensive snap this season and is second only to his teammate, Zaire Franklin, in the NFL in tackles with 116 (Franklin has 123). Cross also has three pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Stacks up 12 stops

    Cross recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Bills.

    Cross has been on a tear this season, as the 2022 second-round pick has played almost every defensive snap, recording 98 tackles (60 solo), two interceptions and a forced fumble through 10 games. An elite athlete who's just 23 years old in his third NFL season, Cross appears to have massive upside and big days ahead.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Big game in defeat

    Cross finished with 10 tackles (seven solo) and an interception in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

    The safety also played on every defensive snap for the eighth time in nine games. Cross is tied for fourth in the league with 86 tackles (53 solo). The third-year pro also has three passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Secures nine tackles in win

    Cross recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-10 win over Miami.

    Cross finished tied for third on the team in tackles with fellow safety Julian Blackmon, reaching at nine tackles for the fourth time this season. Cross has now produced 69 total tackles (42 solo), an interception, a forced fumble and two passes defensed over seven games in 2024.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Eight tackles against Tennessee

    Cross logged eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Titans.

    Cross was the Colts' second-leading tackler Sunday behind Zaire Franklin (nine). Cross has played at least 55 defensive snaps in all six regular-season games and has played 100 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in five of six contests. He's up to 60 combined tackles on the year, which is tied for fourth-most in the NFL with Franklin, Budda Baker and E.J. Speed.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Snags interception in loss

    Cross had five total tackles and an interception in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

    Cross didn't pile up the tackle totals of his first three games (39 total tackles), but he came up with an interception. Cross should get plenty of tackle opportunities if the Indy defense continues to struggle against the run.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Compiles 10 tackles in win

    Cross recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Bears.

    Cross was able to reach double-digit takedowns for the third week in a row to open the 2024 campaign. Through three contests, the safety has compiled 39 tackles (24 solo) and a pass defensed while operating as the starting free safety for Indianapolis.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Busy in Week 2

    Cross recorded 15 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Packers.

    Cross was able to pace the team in tackles for the second straight week, securing a new career-high 15 tackles versus Green Bay. Through two games this season, the safety has compiled an impressive 29 total tackles (11 solo) and appears to be on his way to a big year in Indianapolis.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Reaches double-digit tackles

    Cross recorded 14 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.

    Cross was able to beat out Rodney Thomas for the starting free safety job in training camp and proved why in Week 1. His 14 stops were a single-game career high and may put him on the IDP radar. It'll be worth monitoring his performance in the weeks ahead, starting with Week 2 against the Packers.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Officially named Week 1 starter

    Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Tuesday that Cross will start at safety across from Julian Blackmon during Sunday's regular-season opener against the Texans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

    Cross entered training camp as the favorite to earn a starting safety gig alongside Blackmon. He spent most of the 2023 campaign as a special-teams contributor before stepping up as a starter on defense during the final three games of the season. In those three contests, Cross averaged six tackles (three solo).

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Gets start at free safety

    Cross started at free safety opposite Julian Blackmon at strong safety in Thursday's preseason win over the Bengals, recording one solo tackle.

    Cross entered training camp as the leader for the free safety job and it looks like he's still set to start opposite Blackmon at either position, as he was notably utilized at strong safety in Tuesday's practice with Blackmon at free safety, per the Indianapolis Star reports. Rodney Thomas and Ronnie Harrison Jr. could also figure into the mix as well, but it looks like Cross will get the starting nod after Thursday's game.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Leader in safety competition

    Cross remains the leader for the starting free safety job, but Rodney Thomas is getting an occasional look with the starters, and Ronnie Harrison Jr. is also getting some first-team reps in training camp, Kevin Bowen of 93.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Cross began last season playing mostly on special teams, but he stepped into a starting role for the final three games of the season due to an injury to Julian Blackmon and made a strong impression. Cross doesn't have the starting job wrapped up, however, as Thomas could still be a factor.

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Early lead in safety competition

    Cross appears to have have the lead in Indanapolis' free safety competition so far during OTAs, Kevin Bowen of 1075thefan.com reports.

    There is still a long way to go, to be sure, but Cross is getting more reps with the first team during OTAs. He is competing with Rodney Thomas and Daniel Scott (knee) for the opportunity to start alongside strong safety Julian Blackmon in the secondary. Cross started just two games in 2023, but he did suit up for 17 regular-season games. The 22-year-old finished the year with 39 tackles (24 solo).

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  • Colts' Nick Cross: Part of competition at safety

    Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Wednesday that Cross will have an opportunity to earn the starting free safety job this season, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

    Cross will be competing with Rodney Thomas and Daniel Scott (knee) for the starting role alongside strong safety Julian Blackmon this season. The Maryland product saw more opportunities during his second NFL campaign in 2023, totaling 39 combined tackles and an interception. However, to earn the top job Cross will have to unseat Thomas, who started all 15 games for the Colts last season.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-0, 212 lbs
Birthplace: Bowie, MD
Age: 23
School: Maryland
Experience: 3