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.
Secures 11 tackles in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
September 16, 2024
Speed recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Speed was able to compile double-digit stops for the second consecutive week to open the 2024 season. Through two weeks, the linebacker has produced 21 total tackles (16 solo) while operating as the Colts' primary weak-side linebacker.
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Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring E.J. Speed See More
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267 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Double-digit stops in loss
LBIndianapolis Colts
September 9, 2024
Speed compiled 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Texans.
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Career-high tackle total Saturday
LBIndianapolis Colts
January 8, 2024
Speed recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) in Saturday's 23-19 loss versus the Texans.
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Leading tackler in win
LBIndianapolis Colts
January 1, 2024
Speed finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders with 12 tackles (eight solo).
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Records 13 tackles
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 25, 2023
Speed finished with 13 tackles (10 solo), including a tackle for a loss, and two passes defensed in the Colts' 29-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
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Ten tackles in win
LBIndianapolis Colts
December 18, 2023
Speed had 10 total tackles in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh.
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