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Colts' Free Agent Plan: Pittman, Jones, & Defense

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The Indianapolis Colts aim to boost their nine-win season to eleven by making strategic moves in the 2023 free agent market. Key focus areas include extending or trading wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., negotiating extensions for wide receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones, and adding a veteran pass rusher like Trey Hendrickson. The team may also consider letting right tackle Braden Smith walk to free up cap space. Smart cap management on these in-house players will determine the Colts competitiveness in the AFC South.

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Colts' Free Agent Plan: Pittman, Jones, & Defense

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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Colts' Free Agent Plan: Pittman, Jones, & Defense. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Indianapolis Colts had a strong 7-in-1 start last season, and now planned to get aggressive in the 2026 free agent market. The legal tapering window opens Monday, March 9th, and noon, with official signing starting Wednesday, March 11th at 4pm Eastern Time. Most of their moves will focus on keeping key in-house players the boost from 9 wins to 11. First up, they need to soar wide receiver Michael Pitman Jr.'s contract in his seventh season. His $29 million cap hit ranks high among receivers, so extending, trading, or cutting him could save up to $24 million in. Space General manager Chris Ballard praised Pitman, but left options open after his 80 catches for 7-84 yards and 7 touchdowns. Last year, meanwhile, the team wants extensions for wide receiver Alec Pierce and quarterback Daniel Jones, who they tag with the transition tag.

Jones impressed early with a solid grade, 8.5 yards per pass, 17 total touchdowns, and just three picks, but talk stall over his. Projected 40 million per year, asked Post-The-Killie's injury. Pierce might test the market for around 24 million annually. On defense, adding a veteran pass rusher like Trey Henderson makes sense, especially with their coordinators' past success together for over 50. 7-Sex. Cheaper options include OdefeoA, Jay-Alan Phillips, or Bradley Chubb, if space is tight after their own rusher's leave. To free up more room, they may let right tackle Braden Smith walk to a team like the Texans, sliding in Ricky Jalen Travis instead. Overall, Smart Cat moves on these in-house guys would decide if the cult stay competitive in the AFC South. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.

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