Antonio Cromartie Released from Colts Days After He Knelt for Anthem

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) is embraced by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Sio Moore (55) after kneeling during the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 2, 2016. AP Photo/Matt Dunham

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Colts shook up their defense Tuesday, releasing cornerback Antonio Cromartie and waiving inside linebacker Sio Moore.

Both started the first four games.

Indy (1-3) signed Cromartie on Aug. 22. He emerged as the starter in a secondary decimated by injuries.

But he was benched last weekend after drawing two penalties in a four-play sequence .

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