# Ben Nikkel's Tough Road to Colts | Indianapolis Colts News

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Podcast: [Indianapolis Colts News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/indianapolis-colts-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433777)
Published: 2026-07-01T03:19:38+00:00
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## Resource

Ben Nikkel, the 25-year-old Colts safety with just one NFL season under his belt, faces a steep climb to the roster in 2026. Signed to a futures deal after bouncing between Washington’s practice squad and cuts, he’ll need to dominate special teams to carve out a role — but with a stacked safety corps and only four or five spots available, another year on the practice squad looks likely. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d5659237963db596

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