With NFL free agency at a near standstill, we will be evaluating the current state of each Indianapolis Colts’ position group, specifically, where things stand and whether or not more moves need to be made.
GM Chris Ballard has now made nine outside free agent signings over the last week-plus, along with re-signing a number of the Colts’ own free agents.
However, there is still work to be done, as the Colts still have several roster holes to address. The good news is that the Colts have a good amount of salary cap space to work with.
In the draft, the Colts are without a first-round pick and have a modest seven selections in total.
Up next in our review is the safety position. If you missed our other positional reviews, you can find them below.
Colts’ safeties under contract after free agency
Colts free agency moves at safety
What is the need at safety for the Colts after free agency?
With Nick Cross now with Washington, the starting role next to Cam Byunum is now up for grabs. The additions of Owens and Thomas provide needed competition and depth, but unknowns still very much linger at this position.
Owens has primarily been a special teams contributor during his NFL career. Thomas has some upside and potential for the Colts to tap into, but he has played fewer than 600 career defensive snaps.
The coaching staff is bullish on Wohler, but he’s a former late Day 3 pick who missed his entire rookie season with an injury.
So, despite the signings made by Ballard in free agency, that shouldn’t stop him from further adding to this position. The Colts need as many options as possible.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts post-free agency position review: What is the need at safety?
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Colts Wire / Colts Wire
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