Colts Boost Draft with Late-Round Picks, Free Agency Moves

0:00On March 9th, the Indianapolis Colts just picked up two extra 7th-round selections in the 2026 draft, the 249th and 254th overall picks. That brings their total to 7 picks right now, as reported by NFL Insider, Tom Policero, a mid-legal tampering. After trading away their 2026 and 2027 first-rounders to land star cornerback sauce gardener, these late-round additions offer a small boost. General manager Chris Valard has a strong track record with they three picks, turning them into key contributors like linebackers I year Franklin and Garble Fry's in past years. The team shook things up further by sending wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, opening up cap space and shifting draft. Priorities toward past catchers. Eyes are on prospects like Indiana's Elijah Sarat, who at a breakout year with 65 catches, 830 yards and 15. Touchdowns en route to a national title.

1:02In free agency, they locked up wide receiver Alec Pierce with a landmark four year, $114 million dollar deal, the richest ever for a free agent receiver. That move, plus the cap relief, sets them up for more signings to address needs at Ed Russia and linebacker. With no first-rounder, Valar must navigate the draft smartly to build for 2026, especially under pressure from ownership to snag the AFC South Crown in a playoff win or face big changes.