T
he NFL offseason always knows how to stay entertaining. On Tuesday, April 14, a former Chargers standout came out of retirement and signed with the Indianapolis Colts, returning to the league after three seasons away. Nasir Adderley, who announced his retirement from football after the 2022 season, spent the previous three years away from the game but announced his intention to return for the 2026 season. And needing defensive back help, the Colts signed Adderley to a one-year veteran minimum deal, allowing the former Charger standout to prove himself.
First reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, Adderley’s deal with the Colts will pay him just over $1 million and allow the 28-year-old the opportunity to get his NFL legs under him again and prove that he can still play at a high level.
Adderley’s Deal
Schefter broke the news on X/Twitter, confirming that Adderley and the Colts agreed to a deal on April 14. Spending 2019-22 with the Chargers, Adderley retired after his rookie contract ended, walking away from the game young in order to preserve his health. But having had time to rest and recover, the itch to play came back from Adderley and he is now back on a team.
“Colts signed former Chargers free agent safety Nasir Adderley, who spent the past three seasons out of the NFL after announcing his retirement,” Schefter tweeted. “In February, the 28-year-old Adderley announced he intended to return to the NFL and now he has landed a deal with the Colts.”
Adderley’s deal is very team friendly, giving the Colts the ability to cut ties with him should it not work out. But if Adderley looks good, the Colts got a steal and have someone that they can rely on for this year to provide depth.
Adderley’s Career So Far
A four year standout at Delaware from 2015-18, Adderley was a two-time first-team All-CAA selection, leading to the Chargers drafting him with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. After a limited rookie season, Adderley ascended as a star over the next three seasons, finishing the 2020 season with 69 tackles, the 2021 season with 99 tackles and the ’22 season with 62 tackles and a pair of interceptions.
And while he showed that he can be relied on in big moments and was on the trajectory to be a star, Adderley retired and pursued other opportunities the last few seasons. But the hunger to compete never went away, leading Adderley right back to the gridiron.
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