The Indianapolis Colts have made notable moves this offseason. Including trading away Stephon Gilmore, adding Gardner Minshew at quarterback and bringing in the likes of Isaiah McKenzie and Samson Ebukam.

While not the flashiest of offseasons, each move will serve a purpose in the first season of the Shane Steichen tenure. However, there is one addition that might be more important than the rest.

Kicker Matt Gay inked with the Colts in a move that hasn't received a ton of hype. That is despite Gay signing a historic contract with Indianapolis in free agency. And it looks like it will be well worth it for both parties.

Kicking was an area that the Colts identified as somewhere to improve on the roster. Therefore, they went all out to add Gay to the team. Gay's contract with the Colts is worth $22.5 million over four years. Which is the biggest ever deal for a kicker.

That is eye-popping compensation for a position that often gets overlooked. Unless things go wrong, of course.

But, it makes sense. Because Gay should immediately provide the Colts' special teams with a major boost. The statistics back that up and reveal why Indianapolis made the aggressive move.

The #Colts kicking over the last two seasons:
-61/74 field goals (82%)

Matt Gay's kicking over the last two seasons:
-60/64 field goals (94%)

On the surface, the signing of Matt Gay appears to be a major upgrade for the #Colts special teams. pic.twitter.com/3HBKQO9IIL

— Cody Felger (@CPFelger55) March 31, 2023

Special teams play a crucial role in winning or losing games each Sunday. Therefore, this is an acquisition that has a chance to pay dividends for the Colts during Shane Steichen's first season at the helm.

The focus remains on what the franchise will do behind center. In the meantime, the Indianapolis Colts made an underrated move that will provide a major boost in an unexpected area next season.

First-year special teams coach Brian Mason, who was hired away from Notre Dame this offseason, has to be absolutely thrilled.