Indianapolis Colts release DT Arthur Jones

The Indianapolis Colts released defensive tackle Arthur Jones on Friday to clear salary-cap space.

Jones, 30, was set to count $7.35 million against the cap in 2017 after the Colts signed him to a five-year, $33 million deal as an unrestricted free agent on March 13, 2014. Indianapolis saves about $5.15 in cap space by releasing Jones, according to ESPN.

The 6-foot-3, 320-pound Jones started all eight games he played in 2016 and registered 30 tackles. He played in 17 regular-season games with the Colts and missed all of the 2015 season with an ankle injury. He made 53 tackles and 1.5 sacks during his time with the Colts.

Jones received a four-game suspension during the offseason last year for using performance-enhancing drugs.

Jones owns 172 tackles, 10 sacks and two forced fumbles in 63 career games (31 starts) with the Baltimore Ravens (2010-13) and Colts. He appeared in nine postseason contests (five starts) and tallied 22 tackles, one sack and two fumble recoveries.