Colts post-free agency position review: What's the need at linebacker?

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 nine 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 next in our review is the linebacker position.

If you missed our other positional reviews, you can find them below. Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive line Defensive ends Defensive tackles Colts ' linebackers under contract after free agency Akeem Davis-Gaither Austin Ajiake Jaylon Carlies John Bullock Joseph Vaughn Devin Veresuk Colts free agency moves at linebacker Colts traded Zaire Franklin to the Packers for DT Colby Wooden Free agent Germaine Pratt remains unsigned. Free agent Segun Olubi signed with the Raiders.

What is the need at linebacker for the Colts after free agency? What's the need? Well, it's a very big one.