The Indianapolis Colts will once again find themselves among the league leaders in salary cap space when the new league year begins in the middle of March.
Though the estimations aren’t exact because the league is yet to announce what the salary cap is, the Colts are expected to have over $93.4 million in salary cap space based on a $200 million cap. That’s good for second-most in the NFL behind the Miami Dolphins ($98.3 million), per Over The Cap.
The Colts have several needs to address this offseason even with the depth of the roster growing stronger. Adding to the defensive line and wide receiver room is likely on the docket for general manager Chris Ballard.
There are a few intriguing names that the Colts should be willing to pay up for. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper are among those players should they hit the market.
It isn’t a secret that Ballard prefers to build the bulk of the roster through the draft. That has also caused him to stay relatively frugal when it comes to spending big on a free agent.
While the Colts roster is getting deeper with talent, they need to begin adding some top-end performers, especially when it comes to the wide receiver and cornerback room.
The Colts can’t begin negotiating with other free agents until March 16, which is officially the start date of the legal tampering period.
It will be an interesting offseason for the Colts, but they will have no shortage of resources if Ballard decides to open the check book.
