Coutee signed with the D.C. Defenders of the United Football League on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Coutee wasn't able to find an NFL team for 2023 after being released by Miami in late August, and he'll now look to resume his professional career in the UFL. The 27-year-old's most recent NFL action came with the Colts in 2022, when he played in eight contests and caught his only target for 20 yards while also working as a punt returner. Coutee could theoretically look to land back in the NFL at some point in the 2024 campaign despite his upcoming stint with the Defenders, as the UFL season ends in mid-June.
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Keke Coutee: Becomes available again
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Coutee was released by the Dolphins on Monday.
Coutee joined Miami on Aug. 13 after being released from the Saints just a couple of days before. However, the 26-year-old was unable to stick there either and will now have to search out another opportunity.
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Dolphins' Keke Coutee: Finds new opportunity
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Coutee signed with the Dolphins on Sunday.
Coutee was released by the Saints on Friday, so it didn't take long for the 26-year-old to find a new squad. He'll now work to earn a role in Miami, who waived fellow wideout Freddie Swain (hamstring) with an injury designation Sunday.
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Keke Coutee: Cut by New Orleans
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Coutee was released by the Saints on Friday, John Sigler of USA Today Saints Wire reports.
Coutee had been in camp with New Orleans since signing with the team in June. The 26-year-old wide receiver will likely draw some interest in free agency, as Coutee has logged 33 NFL appearances since 2018 between the Texans and Colts.
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Saints' Keke Coutee: Gets opportunity in New Orleans
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Coutee signed a contract with the Saints on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Coutee played in 10 games over the last two seasons in Indianapolis after spending the first three seasons of his career in Houston. The veteran wideout will likely face an uphill battle making the Saints roster, but his versatility as a receiver and return man could increase his chances of securing a roster spot.
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Keke Coutee: Bumps back down to practice squad
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Coutee reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Coutee was elevated from the Colts' practice squad for the third time this season and the second week in a row ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against Houston. The veteran wideout ultimately served as the team's primary punt returner over four special-teams snaps Week 18. Coutee returned two punts for 13 yards -- one of which was muffed but quickly recovered by Indianapolis. Over eight games in 2022, Coutee recorded one catch while playing two offensive snaps.
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Keke Coutee: Returns to practice squad
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Coutee reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Coutee has bounced back and forth between Indianapolis' practice squad and active roster, logging one reception over six appearances heading into Week 17. The 25-year-old wideout once again ended up playing only on special teams, and for one snap at that, during Sunday's loss to the Giants. Coutee should will be eligible for his final elevation from the practice squad heading into the Week 18 matchup versus his former Texans squad.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Moves up from practice squad
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Coutee was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.
The Colts have maneuvered Coutee's status on the roster frequently as the 2018 fourth-round pick has appeared in six games with Indianapolis, but he's technically only signed one contract on the active roster. Coutee has played in two offensive snaps this season.
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Keke Coutee: Returns via practice squad
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The Colts re-signed Coutee to the practice squad Thursday.
Coutee appeared in six games with the Colts this season, and he's now a candidate to bump up from the practice squad for the team's final two appearances, should it be warranted. He takes the spot of Dominique Dafney on Indianapolis' practice squad.
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Keke Coutee: Time up in Indy
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The Colts waived Coutee on Tuesday.
Coutee secured his only target for 20 yards across six appearances with Indianapolis this season, and he also contributed as a punt returner. He could be a candidate to resurface on the practice squad.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Returns to practice Thursday
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Coutee (illness) was listed as a full participant on the Colts' injury report Thursday.
Coutee was sidelined with an illness during practice Wednesday, but he quickly overcame this ailment by returning in full Thursday. The 25-year-old wideout has been the Colts' primary punt returner when healthy this season, and he'll likely once again be limited to special teams against Dallas on Sunday night.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Dealing with illness
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Coutee didn't practice Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness.
Coutee will have two more opportunities to clear his current aliment before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys. If he's unable to suit up, Isaiah Rodgers and Ashton Dulin would be candidates to replace Coutee as the Colts' primary punt returner during Week 13.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Loses fumble on only reception
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Coutee had one reception for 20 yards on his only target but lost a fumble on the play in Sunday's win at Las Vegas. He also had three punt returns for a nine-yard average.
Coutee had just one play on offense as he's mostly being used on special teams, having taken over the punt return job from Nyheim Hines (who was traded to Buffalo). Coutee's fumble may give the Colts pause for handing him a larger role on offense.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Cleared for Sunday
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Coutee doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against Washington.
Coutee suffered a concussion in Week 6 and was sidelined for Week 7, but he was a full participant during Week 8 prep and has been cleared for Sunday's matchup. The 2018 fourth-round pick has made only two appearances this season, playing exclusively as a punter returner. However, Nyheim Hines figures to handle those duties as long as he's healthy, so it's unclear what Coutee's role will be against the Commanders.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Full participant Wednesday
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Coutee (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.
Coutee was sidelined for the Colts' Week 7 loss to the Titans after suffering a concussion a week prior. His return to practice is certainly a positive sign, but it's possible he still has a few hurdles to clear before being completely removed from the league's protocols.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Out for Week 7
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Coutee (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Titans, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Coutee exited the Colts' Week 6 win over the Jaguars early after suffering a concussion, and he will now be forced miss at least one game while recovering from the head injury. In his absence, Mike Strachan could see a slight uptick in usage at wide receiver.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Coutee (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday.
Coutee left the Colts' Week 6 win over Jacksonville early after suffering a concussion and will remain sidelined to start Week 7 prep. Colts head coach Frank Reich said Monday that the wideout would likely be out for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Coutee miss practice Thursday and Friday as well.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Likely out against Tennessee
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Coach Frank Reich said Monday that Coutee (concussion) will likely be out for Sunday's game against the Titans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Coutee was diagnosed with a concussion after exiting Sunday's game against Jacksonville and will have to clear the league's protocols for head injuries prior to returning to the field. If he's held out against Tennessee, Parris Campbell and Mike Strachan are candidates to see slightly increased roles.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Leaves with injury
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Coutee has suffered a concussion and will not return Sunday against the Jaguars, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Coutee suffered the injury taking a hard hit on a punt return. He was able to slowly walk off the field with the help of trainers and went to the locker room. He will now have to work his way through the leagues concussion protocols before returning to play again.
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Colts' Keke Coutee: Earns promotion to active roster
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Indianapolis signed Coutee from the practice squad to its active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus Jacksonville.
Coutee has played just four snaps this season, all on special teams, but the Colts saw fit to sign him to their 53-man roster ahead of Week 6. With deep threat Ashton Dulin (foot) on the injured reserve list, it could make sense for the Colts to send Coutee down the field in his stead.
