The Indianapolis Colts made it clear they aren’t shy about giving out extensions to players they feel have earned it. Most would figure next up on the list is tight end Eric Ebron.
After signing a two-year deal ahead of the 2018 season, Ebron is now entering the final year of that contract. The Colts could let the upcoming season play out, or they could lock up Ebron with an extension, which is a move Bleacher Report feels Indy should make before the season.
The Indianapolis Colts took a chance on tight end Eric Ebron last offseason. He rewarded them with 750 yards and 13 touchdowns in a Pro Bowl campaign. Ebron is now in the final year of his contract, and the Colts should go ahead and extend him.
There is some risk involved in giving Ebron a new deal after just one season. He wasn’t as productive in Detroit, and his stellar year may have been an aberration. However, there’s an even greater risk involved with not getting a deal done.
Ebron is just 26 years old, and with another Pro Bowl campaign, he’d become one of the most coveted free agents on the market next offseason. This would, at best, drive up his price tag for Indianapolis and, at worst, cause the Colts to lose him altogether.
General manager Chris Ballard has given out some extensions this offseason to players whose contracts aren’t even in the final years. It seems at this point, they are going to let the season play out before considering an extension for Ebron.
Ebron had a career year in 2018 with the Colts, who provided a much-needed change of scenery for the 26-year-old. He caught 66 passes for 750 yards and 13 touchdowns—all of which were career-highs.
Now, Ebron is expected to be a big weapon in the middle of a potent offense led by quarterback Andrew Luck.
What do you think, Colts fans? Should Ebron get an extension before the season?
