Colts Sign Micheal Clemons to Boost Pass Rush

0:00On March 12, the Indianapolis Colts are strengthening their pass rush by signing free agent defensive in Michael Clemens to a three-year contract, worth $17 million. The deal includes nearly $7 million guaranteed, with $3 million coming as a signing bonus that can be spread out over the contract's life. That signing bonus helps manage the team's salary cap right away. In addition, Clemens has potential roster bonuses of $1 million each in 2027 and 2028. But those only kick in. If he's still with the team on the fifth day of the league year, this move gives the Colts more firepower up front, addressing a key need after recent seasons. Fans and analysts see it as a smart, low-risk addition since the structure keeps future commitments flexible. Breaking down the cap hits, it's about $4.47 million in 2026, $6.38 million in 2027, and $6.12 million in 2028, releasing him after the first year, would save over $4 million

1:02in space with just a $2 million debt cap hit. Overall, the Colts have locked in only about $6 million for this year, letting them evaluate Clemens season by season while building a deeper defense.