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.
Good to go against Giants
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 29, 2024
Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Speed didn't play in Week 16 against the Titans due to a knee injury. He opened the week with consecutive DNPs, but he managed to log a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. Speed will start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies, while Segun Olubi, Cameron McGrone and Grant Stuard provide rotational depth.
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Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring E.J. Speed See More
IDP Analysis: Week 18
IDP Analysis: Week 18
14 days ago
14 days ago
In the IDP Fallers category, E.J. Speed tallied only five tackles against the Giants Week 18 after a one-game absence.
Gameday Injuries: Week 17
17 days ago
With fantasy championships unfolding in many leagues, RotoWire breaks down the latest on a star-laden Week 17 injury report as of Sunday morning.
IDP Analysis: Week 17
IDP Analysis: Week 17
20 days ago
20 days ago
Dan Marcus offers his Week 17 overview of the most significant changes on the IDP landscape in the last week.
NFL Game Previews: Lions-49ers Matchup
22 days ago
The Lions face the 49ers on Monday night with playoff implications on the line. Erik Siegrist previews the game.
Gameday Injuries: Week 16
24 days ago
A comprehensive Sunday morning Week 16 injury rundown from RotoWire's Juan Carlos Blanco on the status of key players during the thick of the fantasy postseason.
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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Questionable to face G-Men
LBIndianapolis Colts
Knee
December 27, 2024
Speed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Out against Tennessee
LBIndianapolis Colts
Knee
December 20, 2024
Speed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
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Double-digit stops in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 17, 2024
Speed recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.
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Has nice day in win
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 2, 2024
Speed recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.
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Another double-digit tackle game
LBIndianapolis Colts
November 25, 2024
Speed finished with 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.
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