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Colts release Brackett, Addai, Bullitt, Clark, Painter

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Colts said Friday that the team has released several big-name players.

Those released to free agency Friday were linebacker and defensive captain Gary Brackett; running back Joseph Addai, tight end Dallas Clark; defensive back Melvin Bullitt and quarterback Curtis Painter.

“These players all made tremendous contributions to the organization and will forever be members of the Colts family,” Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay said in a news release. “It’s always difficult to make these decisions which the nature of the salary cap requires. Their legacies with the Colts will be forever remembered by the organization, fans and Indianapolis community. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”

Brackett, 31, has been with the team for nine seasons. In that time, he recorded 754 tackles and made three touchdowns. His 12 interceptions rank fifth in franchise history for linebackers.

Just minutes after the news, he had a message for Colts fans on Twitter: