Newsome has been released by the Colts, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newsome was recently arrested on marijuana charges, so his release from the Colts certainly seems to stem from that situation. In two seasons in Indianapolis, Newsome posted 47 tackles, 7.5 sacks and four forced fumbles, but managed just one sack this past season.

Newsome will start at outside linebacker with Erik Walden (foot) inactive against Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newsome will see an increase in snaps, but he has just one sack this season after leading the Colts with 6.5 sacks last year.

Newsome was a healthy scratch in Sunday's loss to New Orleans, the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Newsome led the Colts in sacks last season with 6.5 but had just one through the first five games.

Newsome had three tackles and a sack in Sunday's loss at New England.

EDGE Analysis

It was Newsome's first sack of the season. He had 6.5 sacks in a surprising rookie season last year, so hopefully this outing gets him back on track.

Newsome did not have a tackle but did defend a pass attempt in Sunday's loss at Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Newsome played just 16 snaps on defense as his pass-rush skills (6.5 sacks last season) were not needed when the Colts fell behind 24-0. He should get more playing time in games where the Colts don't fall far behind early.

Newsome had four total tackles and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's win over Washington. Newsome has 4.5 sacks on the season as the 2014 fifth-round draft pick continues to see a growing role on the defensive line.

Colts signed fifth-round OLB Jonathan Newsome to a four-year contract. Newsome is undersized at 6-foot-2 5/8 and 247 pounds, but he showed some pass-rush promise at Ball State. He registered 16.5 sacks and 24 tackles for loss in two seasons. Newsome may have to earn his keep early on special teams.