A recent NFL rumor sounds like music to the Colts' ears
One of the biggest surprises from the Indianapolis Colts' offseason has been their decision not to address the FS position. But according to Jonathan Jones of CBS the safety market could be approaching exactly where the Colts want it to be. Jones shared that sources expect even the top safeties still available to sign contracts with […]
One of the biggest surprises from the Indianapolis Colts' offseason has been their decision not to address the FS position.
But according to Jonathan Jones of CBS the safety market could be approaching exactly where the Colts want it to be.
Jones shared that sources expect even the top safeties still available to sign contracts with "lower base values with upside for more via incentives." That verbiage would be perfect for a team like the Colts, who still have some money they can spend but don't typically hand out lucrative guaranteed contracts to outside free agents.
I think the biggest hole on the Colts' roster is clear as day: the FS position. They have other spots, such as CB, for example, where they have young players who at least have plenty of upside that the Colts can bank on. But to me, that's not the case at FS. The team is currently entering Training Camp, with Rodney Thomas II and Nick Cross expected to compete for the starting free safety job. The team showed last year that they didn't have much trust in either player due to the play from both being rocky.
Luckily for the Colts, though, there's a better option available if they choose to take it. Multiple veteran free safeties are still available, which would be massive upgrades for the team in 2024. If Jones ends up correct, they could structure the deal mainly with incentives, where the performance of the player would dictate how much they were paid in 2024 and potentially beyond.
Veteran Free Safeties the Colts need to consider signing:
- Justin Simmons, 30 years old
- Quandre Diggs, 31 years old
- Eddie Jackson, 30 years old
- Tracy Walker, 29 years old
- Tashaun Gipson, 33 years old
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