Colts' Cap Room: Ballard's Free Agency Plan

0:00On February 27, the NFL has set the salary cap for the 2026 season at $301.2 million per team, including the Indianapolis Colts. That's a jump of $22 million from this past season and almost $100 million more than the $208.2 million. Million dollars, it was back in 2022. Earlier projections had the cap around $303.5 million, giving the Colts about $35.7 million in space, which ranked 13th league wide. With the lower official number, their available cap room now sits closer to $33.4 million. Team owner Carly Urse Gordon noted after the season that General Manager Chris Ballard has shifted to a more aggressive roster building style, and Ballard himself plans to keep that momentum going into the off season. Strengthening the defense looks like a top priority with that flexibility in play. The biggest cap hits on the Colts roster next year include wide receiver Michael Pittman

1:03at $29 million, defensive tackle deforest, Buckner at $26.6 million, Guard Quinten Nelson at $24.2 million, Cornerback Charvary's Ward at $20.2 million, and tackle Bernhard Raymond at $17.5 million. All this sets up Ballard for some smart moves and free agency to build a stronger squad