Key Colts Stars Arrive for 2026 - Exciting Upgrades on the Gridiron!
Here's who the Indianapolis Colts brought in and lost early in free agency, and how they were graded on their roster moves.
The Indianapolis Colts retained two key players early in 2026 NFL free agency, quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce . They added edge rushers Arden Key and Micheal Clemons , and defensive linemen Colby Wooden and Derrick Nnadi . They also brought in safety Jonathan Owens .
Indianapolis lost wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. , linebacker Zaire Franklin , tackle Braden Smith , edge rusher Kwity Paye , defensive lineman Neville Gallimore and safety Nick Cross . How do you think the Colts fared in the first week of free agency?
These NFL observers aren't thrilled. NFL free agent grades: Did the Colts improve in free agency? How the Indianapolis Colts fared in NFL free agency Gordon McGuinness, Pro Football Focus : C McGuinness rates six Colts-related deals, five receiving "average" grades for Indianapolis, and the Daniel Jones transition tag deal "below average.
" PFF on Jones deal : "This always seemed like the logical conclusion to Jones' offseason situation, but it is fair to wonder if there were better options available at a lower cost. As good as the start of the 2025 season looked for both him and the Colts, there were some rough moments. His 3.
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