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Free agent running back Dominic Rhodes is close to signing with the Indianapolis Colts, the team where he has played all but one year of his NFL career.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that Rhodes and the Colts are expected to reach agreement on a contract soon. In Indianapolis Rhodes would compete for the role of backup to Joseph Addai, along with Kenton Keith and rookie Mike Hart. Keith was very effective spelling Addai last season, and it's a bit surprising that the Colts feel the need to bring in another running back, but Keith's recent arrest could have the Colts questioning whether they can count on him.

Rhodes was once a fine player, but he's 29 and hasn't topped 4.0 yards a carry in the last three years. For a low price he'd be a decent addition to the Colts' offense, but he'll never be the kind of player for Indianapolis that he was when he ran for 1,000 yards as a rookie in 2001.