
Colts' Edge Rusher Search Intensifies
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The Indianapolis Colts free agency push added depth but left defensive end as a glaring weakness. With no proven starter and Kwity Payes departure, theyre exploring options like Joey Bosa, Von Miller, or draft picks like Romello Height. A trade for Jonathan Greenard could be a game-changer.
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Indianapolis Colts News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Colts' Edge Rusher Search Intensifies. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00On March 27, the Indianapolis Colts made a strong push in free agency, signing 10 outside players to boost positions like safety, linebacker, or profit, defensive tackle, tight end, cornerback, and wide receiver. This has added solid depth across the roster, but one key spot stands out as unresolved defensive end. They brought in veteran art and key for rotation duty, along with Michael Clemens, but Laïtou Latou remains the only proven starter on the edge. Earlier efforts to land Trey Hendrixon fell through when he signed with the Baltimore Ravens, leaving the Colts to scramble for options. Fans and analysts see this as a real vulnerability, especially after letting Quaidy pay walk to the Raiders in free agency. Without a reliable partner for Laïtou, the defense could struggle to generate pressure in a critical 2026 season. Looking ahead, free agency offers aging vets like 30-year-old Joey Bosa or 37-year-old Vaughn Miller, but those aren't ideal for long-term needs.
1:00The draft lacks a first-round pick, so their eyeing day two or three talents, such as Texas Tech's Ramello height, whom they've already hosted for a... Visit. A trade for Minnesota's Jonathan Greenert could change everything, given his track record of double-digit sacks before last year's injury. Colts' general manager Chris Ballard will need a smart move here to shore up the edge before training camp.
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