Colts' Linebacker Need: Draft & Free Agency Options

0:00On March 27, NFL free agency has slowed down, and the Indianapolis Colts are taking stock of their roster, especially at linebacker. General manager Chris Ballard signed nine outside free agents recently and resigned several of their own. They still have roster gaps, but plenty of salary cap space left. In the draft, they lack a first round pick and hold just seven total selections. The current linebacker group under contract includes Akeem Davis, Gather, Austin Aegea K, Jalen Carly's, John Bullock, Joseph Vaughan, and Devon, Foressic. Most are young and short on playing time, with Carly's leading in snaps at just 242 over his career, mostly last year. The Colts traded star linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Packers for a defensive tackle. Free agent Germain Prett is still unsigned, and Sagan Olubi joined the Raiders. This leaves the position thin on proven talent and depth. Team Insiders save a need as huge. They require more experience, competition, and bodies to fill out the unit.

1:05Ballard should target multiple linebackers in the draft to build competition right away. With cap room and picks in hand, the Colts have options to shore up this key spot before training camp ramps up. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI.