3 Top Target Free Agents For Colts

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It would be prudent for the Indianapolis Colts to make a strong effort for these players during free agency

With the franchise tag deadline behind us, the NFL world is turning its attention to one of the most intriguing weeks of the offseason: free agency.

The Indianapolis Colts approach free agency with plenty of room to enhance a team that might need some help. While Chris Ballard is unlikely to spend top-dollar on any single player, he will almost probably look for a few value signings of players who can be impact starters.

I’ve developed a list of a couple of folks that I believe would be excellent matches for what the Colts want to do. This will be largely focused on defense because I believe the draft provides the most value for enhancing the team’s offense.

3.) EDGE Josh Uche

While most fans believe that edge is the team’s most pressing necessity, I disagree. The Colts have a number of players under contract, including Samson Ebukam, Dayo Odeyingbo, and Kwity Paye, who you don’t want to take a lot of snaps from. However, this group lacks a special form of edge, which Josh Uche provides.

Uche is a speed rusher who can bend at the peak of his rush and get to the quarterback. Last year, he went through an unusual situation with the New England Patriots, who put him on the trading block before eventually keeping him. His production decreased as a result, but in 2022, Uche had a breakout season with the Patriots, finishing with 11.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, and nine tackles for loss.

Uche would almost entirely be a designated pass rusher, and given his drop in output last season, his price should be reasonable. Uche is likely to sign elsewhere for an annual average value of $7-10 million, which falls squarely in Ballard’s pricing range.

2.) CB Darious Williams

There are a few players I’d like to see the Colts sign in this area. Kendall Fuller, Chidobe Awuzie, and Donte Jackson are just a few of these guys. I wouldn’t mind witnessing a reunion with Rock Ya-Sin.

I chose Darious Williams because of how well he performed last season. At 30 years old (31 by the time the season begins), he is clearly a short-term possibility. However, one could argue that he is currently playing the finest football of his career.

He finished the season with four interceptions (one of which he returned for a score) and an impressive 19 passes defended, which is significant given the Colts secondary’s inability to catch enough footballs.

Williams is a player who can come in and start right away while others, such as Jaylon Jones, grow and Dallis Flowers recover from his season-ending injury.

1.) S Quandre Diggs

This free agency is extremely beneficial to the veteran safety market. While there are many of strong alternatives for the Colts, one name stands out above the rest: Quandre Diggs.

Diggs is a savvy, rangy free safety with outstanding ball tracking skills. He’s been a playmaker in the secondary for the past five seasons, recording 18 interceptions. He’s a three-time Pro Bowler who is the ideal leader for your secondary.

Whether or whether Julian Blackmon returns, Diggs should be a top priority for the Colts because he has the potential to overhaul the back end and bring stability to a position that desperately needs it.

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