NFL

Jabaal Sheard signs three-year deal with Colts

Jabaal Sheard played two seasons for the Patriots. AP

The Patriots traded for Jabaal Sheard’s replacement on Friday, swinging a deal for Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy. About an hour later, Sheard found his new home, signing a three-year deal with Indianapolis, a league source confirmed to the Globe.

The deal is reportedly worth $25 million, with $10 million in the first year.

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