Colts' Free Agency Moves & Needs

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. NFL free agency kicked off with over 100 players signing new deals on day 1, and the Indian apolis Colts made a few smart moves right away. They locked up why receiver Alec Pierce with a 4-year contract worth $116 million. The team also added pass rusher Arden Key for some depth and traded wide receiver Michael Pitman to the Pittsburgh Steelers to free up salary cap, space. Heading in today too, the Colts still have gaps to fill, especially on defense. They lost edge rusher quitey pay to the Raiders and saw Samson Ibacom and Taikwan Lewis hit the market, leaving their pass rush ranked near the bottom. Last season, fans and analysts are buzzing about the team's lack of experience at linebacker after trading Zaire Franklin with rookie Jalen Carly's as their top option there. Safety is another concern with Nick Cross-Gone, putting pressure on unproven players like

1:01Hunter Woller. Top names still available include defensive ends like Trey Hendrickson, Joey Bosa, and Bradley Chubb who could bring that needed juice of friend. At linebacker, guys like Kaden Ellis and Leo Chanel offer veteran smarts while safeties such as Jekwan Briskher and Kevin Byard might fit without, breaking the bank. Tight in depth behind Tyler Warren is thin, with options like Dallas Goatert or David and Joe Koo out there, and wide receiver could use a boost. Post Pitman, though the draft might handle that. Keep an eye on how General Manager Chris Ballard spins the rest of the cap this week. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor, Press Play. Put your head down. The sound is already there, S-O-L-I, solidpillo.com.