With an excellent career at Michigan in his back pocket, most people felt like Mike Hart would be a solid addition to an Indianapolis squad that boasts some of the best players in the league on the offensive side of the ball. But after an injury plagued first year, the Colts used a high round pick to take RB Donald Brown, and as such, Hart became expendable.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts have decided to release Hart just a season and half into his young career, choosing instead to upgrade their defensive depth by signing veteran DE Josh Thomas. Obviously, Indianapolis felt that the running back position was safely secure in the hands of RB Joseph Addai and Brown, so Hart unfortunately became the odd man out.

Given his production in college and potential on the pro level, Hart won’t be out of work for too long, but if he makes it through waivers, he could come back to the Colts, albeit on their practice sqaud. As always, we’ll keep you posted.