INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis has signed free agent defensive tackle Aubrayo Franklin and is bringing back offensive guard Joe Reitz.

The Colts made the announcements Wednesday afternoon.

Franklin, who is 6-foot-1, 315 pounds, is a 10-year veteran who played most recently with San Diego last year. He made nine starts for the Chargers and finished with 23 tackles. He was originally drafted by Baltimore in 2003, has four career sacks and is the eighth free agent Indy has signed from another team.

Reitz started eight games at guard for Indy last season and was an exclusive rights free agent. The Colts said he signed his tender Wednesday.

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