With NFL free agency at a near standstill, we will be evaluating the current state of each Indianapolis Colts’ position group, specifically, where things stand and whether or not more moves need to be made.
GM Chris Ballard has now made 10 outside free agent signings over the last week-plus, along with re-signing a number of the Colts’ own free agents.
However, there is still work to be done, as the Colts still have several roster holes to address. The good news is that the Colts have a good amount of salary cap space to work with.
In the draft, the Colts are without a first-round pick and have a modest seven selections in total.
Up first in our review are the quarterbacks.
Colts’ quarterbacks under contract after free agency
Colts free agency moves at quarterback
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The Colts re-signed quarterback Daniel Jones after initially placing the transition tag on him.
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And while not a move — yet — it’s been reported that the Colts and Anthony Richardson have agreed to seek a trade.
What is the need at quarterback for the Colts after free agency?
With Jones under contract, the need here is low. The Colts put all of their offseason eggs in the Daniel Jones basket, believing that the success that he had through the first half of last season can be repeated and sustained, even with him coming off a major injury.
Assuming the Colts do find a trade partner for Richardson, that still leaves them with Riley Leonard as the team’s backup. Leonard impressed during his Week 18 start against Houston last season, showcasing that he is ready to fill that backup role.
Perhaps after the draft, the Colts sign a UDFA to compete with Seth Henigan for the third quarterback spot on the depth chart, but that’s not a must either.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL free agency: Evaluating current state of Colts quarterback position
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