Darren

Evans

Consider this more confirmation that Joseph Addai (hamstring, questionable) will play. Even though the Saints are ranked 30th in YPC allowed (5.12), Addai is not a recommended play coming back in the second week of what was thought to be a multi-week injury. The threat of a committee approach or an in-game setback just doesn’t justify the potential upside, here.

Evans was waived three weeks ago. His re-signing could be an indication the Colts won’t even activate Joseph Addai (hamstring) as an emergency back on Sunday. If Evans contributes, it will be on special teams.

If you were planning to throw an Addai hail mary in a deeper league, it’s time to look elsewhere, though official word on his status won’t come until Sunday morning. Evans should only be a factor in the running game if Donald Brown or Delone Carter goes down with injury.

An undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech, Evans spent two games on the Colts’ active roster this season, but was held off the stat-sheet. A power-back who made a successful comeback from a torn ACL during his final year at VT, Evans carried the ball 25 times for 96 yards during the preseason.

Not the greatest news for Donald Brown this week. The move suggests Joseph Addai (hamstring) will be able to contribute against the Panthers, though his role remains uncertain.

A power back, Evans never had much chance at earning a roster spot after the Colts spent a fifth-round pick on bruiser Vick Ballard. Evans gained just 58 yards on 24 preseason carries. A seventh-round pick of the Eagles last season, Lloyd was waived at final cuts before joining the active roster in November.

Roster yo-yo OG Kyle DeVan was re-signed in a corresponding move. Evans was just promoted from the practice squad over the weekend and didn’t play at Jacksonville. He’s unlikely to be back with the Titans in 2013.

With No. 2 running back Jamie Harper (ankle) listed as questionable, Tennessee needs depth at the position. DeVan has been a roster yo-yo this season and has yet to play in a game.

Evans was waived on Tuesday to make room for S Stevie Brown. The Colts want to maintain depth at running back with Donald Brown inept and Joseph Addai in his decline phase.

This is the surest sign yet that Joseph Addai’s hamstring injury will keep him out of this week’s game at Cincinnati. Evans will act as the third running back while Donald Brown and Delone Carter handle the majority of the workload.