Colts' Free Agency Spree: Ballard's Reset & Draft Strategy

0:00On March 30th, the Indianapolis Colts have been on a free agency spree, with GM Chris Ballard adding nine new players from outside and resigning some, key homegrown talent. Owner Carly Urse Gordon broke it down at the NFL League meetings, highlighting trays that sent longtime guys, Zaire Franklin and Michael Piedman. Packing. Ballard beefed up the defensive line big time, grabbing defensive ends Arden Key and Michael Clemens, plus defensive tackles, Jerry Tillery, Derrick, and Addie, and trading for Colby Wooden. He deepened the safety spot with Jonathan Owens and Wanye Thomas, and snagged receiver Nick Westbrook a kind for the offense. Keeping Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce in the fold was a priority, and Ballard checked those boxes without a hitch. Fans and insiders see this as a solid reset, but trading away from familiar faces like Franklin and Piedman stirred some mixed feelings in the locker room. Still plenty on the plate though, Ballard dies more pass rush pop in a linebacker fix before summer training camp.

1:01With solid salary cap room left, options exist, but late free agency means slim pickings for stars. Draft wise, they've got just seven picks, only two in the top 100, so expect smart swings to fill those gaps and keep the Colts charging. Forward.