Outside of addressing their situation at the quarterback position, there is one need that tops all others on the priority list for the Indianapolis Colts during the 2022 offseason: fix the pass rush.
For too long, the Colts have been average-to-below-average when it comes to rushing the passer. We can give Carson Wentz and the passing offense all the blame we want for the late-season collapse (most of which is warranted), but we also have to acknowledge the lack of pass rush that has doomed this defense for years.
With an abundance of salary-cap space, the Colts will have the money to go after any edge rusher they want. Whether that will happen remains to be seen. But something has to be done. Ballard has to tweak his philosophy in some way to bring another edge presence to Indy.
With Al-Quadin Muhammad and Kemoko Turay set to be free agents, the Colts’ top three edge rushers are Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo and Ben Banogu. Three young but unproven pass rushers.
Here are 12 defensive ends the Colts should consider signing in 2022 free agency:
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