Shrader spent a good amount of time with the Colts last season after signing with them as an undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame. He was with Indianapolis throughout training camp and the preseason, and even appeared in Week 1 while Gay was sidelined.

In his pre-draft press conference, general manager Chris Ballard made it apparent why Gay was released and provided more details on the big move to let go of an otherwise solid ki

The Colts don't know who will be starting at quarterback when they hit the field in September, but they know they'd like to have a dynamic tight end helping Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones succeed in the passing game.