Colts activate offensive tackle Xavier Nixon from IR-recall
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The Indianapolis Colts activated offensive tackle Xavier Nixon from IR-recall on Tuesday.
Nixon, a 2013 undrafted rookie, was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return on Sep. 2. after injuring his knee.
He will provided depth behind Gosder Cherilus and Anthony Castonzo on an offensive line that has given up just nine sacks on the season.
In a corresponding move the Colts cut tackle Jamon Meredith.