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An exclusive rights free agent, Ajiake had 32 tackles and played 70 percent of the Colts special teams snaps this year. He also saw some sparse time at linebacker, with 157 defensive snaps over 16 games. The Colts also agreed to terms with RB Ulysses Bentley IV, CB Wyett Ekeler, DE Viliami Fehoko Jr., G LaDarius Henderson, QB Seth Henigan, T Bayron Matos, C Jimmy Morrissey, TE Sean McKeon, S Trey Washington, WR Coleman Owen, DT Tim Smith, G Bill Murray, DE Durell Nchami, S Ben Nikkel, WR Eli Pancol and G Josh Sills on reserve/future contracts.

Sills was found not guilty of charges of kidnap and rape stemming from an incident in Ohio. He was indicted in February less than two weeks from the Super Bowl and was immediately placed on the Commisioner’s Exempt List. His removal from the list means he is back on the Eagles’ roster and can immediately resume practicing. Sills was a UDFA last year and appeared in one game for a handful of special teams snaps.

Sills was charged in Ohio with one count of rape and one count of kidnapping stemming from an incident in 2019. He is not able to participate in practices and games or travel with the team while on the list. An undrafted rookie in 2022, Sills appeared in one game this year, logging four snaps on special teams.

Sills, 25, was charged in Ohio with one count of rape and one count of kidnapping stemming from accusations by a woman who alleges Sills forced her to engage in nonconsensual sexual activity. Sills, who played college football at West Virginia and Oklahoma, was active for one game this season. The Eagles signed Sills as an undrafted free agent. He’s due in court on February 16, four days after the Eagles play the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Sills (6'6"/326) spent four years at West Virginia before transferring to OSU following a 2019 where he struggled to stay on the field due to injury. The redshirt senior had started 22 games over the previous two seasons and was a strong piece for the Mountaineers offensive line. It’s likely that between his injury and West Virginia’s new coaching staff that took over before 2019, Sills wanted a fresh scene for his final seasons. The move paid off, as he played 841 total snaps this year, receiving a solid 77.2 offensive grade from PFF College. His return is music to HC Mike Gundy’s mullet.

Sills (6'6/326) may be leaving West Virginia, but he’s not leaving the Big 12. Sills, prior to injury that derailed his 2019 season, had started 22 games over the previous two seasons and was a strong piece for the Mountaineers offensive line. It’s likely that between his injury and West Virginia’s new coaching staff that took over before 2019, Sills wanted a fresh scene for his final season. Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy is surely pleased with the addition of an experienced OL.

Sills was limited to just two games this year after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in September. The 6-foot-6, 326-pound offensive lineman has played both guard and center for the Mountaineers, and that versatility should be of interest for teams looking for a plug-and-play interior lineman. He’ll be immediately eligible to play for whatever school he lands at, and because of the injury in 2019, he could be a candidate to get a sixth season.

A bummer loss for the Mountaineers, as Sills has appeared in 25 games over the last two campaigns, with 22 starts in that space. The 6-foot-6, 326-pound redshirt junior had been working as WVU’s starting right guard during the first two games of the current season before sitting out against NC State in Week 3 due to a shoulder concern. He did not travel with the team to Kansas this past weekend. 247Sports’ Chris Anderson hears that the shoulder injury was initially sustained in preseason camp and that Sills has been fighting a problematic ankle injury in addition. Look for John Hughes and Briason Mays to potentially step up now that Sills is down for the count.

After starting West Virginia’s first two games of the season at right guard, Sills (6'6/326) was held out of last weekend’s win over NC State due to the shoulder injury. However, according to Chris Anderson of 247Sports the redshirt junior is dealing with multiple injuries that could sideline him for an extended period of time. West Virginia needs Sills back on the field, as he is one of the best offensive linemen in the Big 12.

Sills (6'6/326) had not played center since high school, but Mountaineers HC Neal Brown was less-than-impressed with Chase Behrndt during Saturday’s scrimmage -- he was having issues with high snaps -- and opted to try something new at the position this week. Sills has made 22 starts at guard in his career and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors for his work during the past campaign. John Hughes has been practicing as a first-team right guard this week with Sills now working at center.