Colts 2026 free agency class not ranked highly by one NFL analyst
One NFL analyst does not rank the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 free agency class very highly.
How does the Indianapolis Colts' free agent class compare to the rest of the NFL? ESPN's Ben Solak recently ranked how every NFL team fared during the free agency period. And while the Colts were quite active, Solak isn't a big fan of how things have unfolded.
Out of the 32 NFL teams, the Colts are No. 27 in Solak's rankings. Two of the moves that Solak liked were the Colts being able to retain Alec Pierce and using the transition tag on Daniel Jones.
"The Colts rightfully prioritized the young rising star wide receiver and let the injured mercenary quarterback "test the market" on the transition tag," Solak wrote. "Although Pierce's $28. 5 million per year has some sticker shock at first, it will quickly be outstripped by an ever-rising wide receiver market.
" He continued, "Jones' two-year deal is extremely cuttable after one season, giving the Colts the flexibility they need as they navigate his Achilles recovery. " Pierce is known for his big-play abilities, but he has developed into a more well-rounded wide receiver over the years. With Jones, the Colts made it clear since the offseason began that their intention was to re-sign him.