Best remaining free agents for Colts entering NFL draft

The Indianapolis Colts are finishing the big board as the 2024 NFL draft approaches this week, but what is the free agent market like?

With the draft approaching, the Colts are unlikely to make a free-agent move. Still, it’s a good idea to be aware of who is available when the Colts return from their draft weekend.

DeForest Buckner’s two-year contract deal gives the Colts around $24.77 million in effective salary-cap room entering the draft, according to Over The Cap. This ranks seventh in the NFL.

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Best remaining free agents for Colts entering NFL draft

S Justin Simmons

The talented safety is still on the market, most likely waiting to see where his market goes after the draft. The Colts re-signed Julian Blackmon, but they still have space to improve at safety.

S Quandre Diggs

The former Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions safeties are still available. The Colts re-signed Blackmon to a one-year contract, but Diggs remains good enough to make a significant impact in the safety room.

CB Stephon Gilmore

A reunion with Gilmore might not be a horrible idea, even if the Colts end up utilizing an early pick on a cornerback prospect. Gilmore would be a valuable veteran presence in the Colts secondary, just as he was in 2022.

EDGE Bud Dupree

If the Colts wanted to add another edge rusher to their rotation under new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, Dupree may be a candidate. In 2023, he started 16 games for the Atlanta Falcons and had 6.5 sacks, which equaled him for team lead.

S Marcus Maye

Though Maye has suffered from injuries in recent seasons, he might be another veteran option the Colts consider for a one-year contract. The Colts would have to look past his injuries, since he has played in 23 games over the last three seasons.

OT Chris Hubbard

The Colts’ offensive line is largely set, but Hubbard may be an interesting option if they wanted to provide some veteran competition for second-year swing tackle Blake Freeland, who struggled with consistency during his first season.

DT Calais Campbell

The huge defensive tackle is essentially a disruption machine. Campbell recorded 6.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hits, and 10 tackles for loss with the Falcons in 2023, despite being 37 years old. An interior defensive line with Campbell, DeForest Buckner, and Grover Stewart would be dangerous.

Other available free agents for the Colts

• CB Steven Nelson
• WR Odell Beckham Jr.
• WR Hunter Renfrow
• RB Ezekiel Elliott
• OT Charles Leno Jr.
• WR Michael Gallup
• CB Adoree’ Jackson