E.J. Speed

E.J. Speed

29-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Indianapolis Colts
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Speed took over as the Colts' starting weakside linebacker after the team waived Shaquille Leonard in midseason and the former backup established himself as a starter heading into 2024. Speed recorded 102 tackles (78 solo) including a sack and three forced fumbles. It was a career-best year for him in essentially every category. He'll return as the starting weak-side linebacker. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Colts in March of 2023.
Leads team in tackles
LBIndianapolis Colts
November 4, 2024
Speed recorded 12 tackles (nine solo), including two for a loss, in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker also played on 96.0 percent of the defensive snaps. Speed is now tied with Arizona's Budda Baker for the league lead in solo tackles with 58. He has 82 total tackles on the year.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
2021
Speed played in all 17 games for the Colts during the 2022 season and started five of them. He is expected to enter the 2023 campaign as the team's starting weakside linebacker.
Speed improved in his third season and could be set for a larger role as a key reserve linebacker, especially if Darius Leonard is sidelined after offseason back surgery.
The 2019 fifth-round draft pick will compete for the starting strong-side linebacker role, but more likely will be a valuable reserve at all three linebacker spots.
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Ten tackles in return
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 28, 2024
Speed had 10 total tackles, including a tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss at Houston.
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Back on field
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 23, 2024
Speed (knee) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.
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Ruled out for Week 7
LBIndianapolis Colts
Knee
October 20, 2024
Speed (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Unlikely to play vs. Miami
LBIndianapolis Colts
Knee
October 19, 2024
Speed (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Picks up seven tackles in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
October 7, 2024
Speed recorded seven tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, in the Colts' loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
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