As the Indianapolis Colts watch the playoffs from their couches, they are also getting a good look at the biggest needs on their roster entering the 2022 offseason.
Some of the needs are easy to see. Others may take some creative work to figure out while others may not even be addressed this offseason. Then, as every season comes and goes, the Colts will wind up having a new position pop up on the list.
With roughly $41 million in salary-cap space and six draft picks, the Colts will have their chances to make moves in order to address their needs.
With five offseasons already under his belt, we know how general manager Chris Ballard operates. He won’t overspend in free agency just to fill a need while harping on the draft as a major proponent in his roster building.
How much of his philosophy will change remains to be seen, but Ballard certainly has his work cut out for him this offseason.
Before the new league year arrives and we dig into specific players to target, let’s take a look at the biggest offseason needs for the Colts entering 2022:
