Former First-Round Pick’s Surprise Workout with Colts Sparks Trade Speculation

Can a helmet resting quietly on a locker tell you more about a team’s true grit than the roaring crowd ever could? Take the Indianapolis Colts, for example—Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season saw them storming past the Las Vegas Raiders 40-6, a scoreline that’d make any underdog sit up and take notice. But beneath those numbers and beyond the headlines praising Shane Steichen’s balanced offense and ironclad defense, there’s a story bubbling up—one about resilience, unexpected setbacks, and the bruising chess match of NFL rosters. With cornerbacks calling it quits and injuries stacking up, the Colts didn’t flinch; instead, they went to work behind the scenes, testing out old familiar faces like veteran Kendall Fuller and probing youthful promise in Lewis Cine. It’s a fascinating dance, watching a team recalibrate on the fly—because sometimes, the real game’s played off the turf, where every workout could be the spark that turns a good season into something legendary.

A Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on top of a equipment locker during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts on November 25, 2018, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. — (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire)

The Indianapolis Colts entered Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season with a surprising record and dominated the Las Vegas Raiders 40-6.

Shane Steichen’s squad has earned top-10 praise from analysts, with some calling them legitimate contenders behind a balanced offense and resilient defense.

Indianapolis’ defensive unit has performed well under coordinator Lou Anarumo despite setbacks in the secondary, particularly at cornerback.

Veteran Xavien Howard retired, and newly signed slot corner Mike Hilton suffered a shoulder injury against the Raiders.

The team responded by working out a former first-round pick on Monday to address the mounting issues.

“The Colts worked out veteran CB Kendall Fuller and former 1st-round S Lewis Cine,” insider Ari Meirov shared on X.

The #Colts worked out veteran CB Kendall Fuller and former 1st-round S Lewis Cine. pic.twitter.com/oIx8A3ZfKm

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2025

Indianapolis evaluated safety Cine following Daniel Scott’s placement on injured reserve.

The three-year player was drafted in the first round in 2022 out of the University of Georgia, but has contributed minimally to defensive units thus far.

The Colts’ current safety roster includes Nick Cross, Cam Bynum, Rodney Thomas II, and Trey Washington, suggesting Cine could provide additional depth if signed.

Cornerback Fuller previously drew interest from Indianapolis but signed with the Miami Dolphins last season.

He started 11 games, recording 50 tackles and seven pass breakups while bringing veteran stability to the secondary.

Over his nine-year NFL career, Fuller has accumulated 536 tackles, 16 interceptions, two returned for touchdowns, 82 pass breakups, and 104 starts.

If the Colts acquire Fuller, he could provide veteran experience to a thin cornerback group.

Indianapolis’ defense recently held the Raiders to six points, marking a season-high performance that highlighted the effectiveness of role players despite the offensive spotlight on Steichen, Daniel Jones, and Jonathan Taylor.

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