Colts Sign Former Vol Tauren Poole To Practice Squad
By Zach Ragan
Aug 29, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Tauren Poole (33) stands on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Steelers 25-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
The Indianapolis Colts have signed former Tennessee Volunteers running back Tauren Poole to their practice squad.
#Colts also sign C Thomas Austin, DE Jake McDonough and RB Tauren Poole to the practice squad.
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) December 26, 2013
The move marks the second time this season the Colts have signed a former Vol to their practice squad (they signed Da’Rick Rogers to their practice squad earlier this season, before promoting him to the active roster).
Poole is in his second season in the NFL. He originally signed with the Carolina Panthers as a undrafted free agent in 2012. He was released from the Carolina practice squad before the 2013 season started. Poole has never appeared in an NFL game.
During Poole’s time at Tennessee he rushed for 1,883 yards, including a breakout junior year where he rushed for 1,034 yards.
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