Colts' Cash Crunch Sparks Controversy Over Tight End Bonuses

Free agency began for the Indianapolis Colts with a wide receiver re-signing to a four-year deal worth $114 million, including $84 million guaranteed and $26 million in signing bonus. The contract includes provisions for additional salary cap hits if Pierce remains on the roster through key years in 2027 and 2029. As of now, the Colts have $42.

14 million available in cap space. While the deal seems backloaded with high salaries at the end, Chris Ballard has options left to address roster holes and potentially raise the floor for several position groups.