Colts sign Ahmad Bradshaw to one-year deal

Mike Chappell | USA TODAY Sports

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts have signed running back Ahmad Bradshaw to a one-year contract after six days of negotiations.

Negotiations with Bradshaw, 27, began shortly after he visited the Colts last Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.

The Colts have been looking to improve a running game that revolves around Vick Ballard, Donald Brown and Delone Carter. Bradshaw, an instant upgrade, will challenge for a good portion of the workload.

Bradshaw spent his first six seasons with the New York Giants and rushed for 4,232 yards and 32 touchdowns. He had a career-high 1,235 yards in 2010 and 1,015 yards last season.

The Colts' running game ranked No. 22 in the league last year in yards per game (104.4) and No. 26 in yards per attempt (3.8).

Bradshaw can now participate — or at least be present for — a portion of this week's minicamp.

After Thursday's final minicamp practice, the Colts are off until reporting to Anderson University July 27 for the start of training camp.

Chappell writes for the Indianapolis Star, a Gannett property.



