Indianapolis Colts Best Remaining Free Agent Options: Edge Rusher
There are some intriguing defensive end options for the Colts still unsigned in free agency.
ORCHARD PARK, NY - JANUARY 09: A. J. Epenesa #57 of the Buffalo Bills on the field before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium on January 9, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
(Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) | Getty Images After losing Kwity Paye and Samson Ebukam in free agency and missing out to Baltimore on Trey Hendrickson, the Indianapolis Colts defensive line needs fresh impact on the edge. The Colts have already signed some rotational pieces like Arden Key , but the depth chart still has question marks and lacks a consistent pass rusher to pair with the younger guys in Laiau Latu. Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense thrives with disciplined, technically sound edge players who can set the edge against the run, bend inside on stunts, and pressure the quarterback with consistent win rate on pass rush.
AJ Epenesa A. J. Epenesa is a versatile defensive end known for his length, bend, and situational pass-rushing ability.
Drafted by the Buffalo Bills, he has developed into a reliable rotational edge who can pressure the quarterback and contribute in sub-packages without being a full-time every-down rusher. While not elite against the run, Epenesa excels in gap-shooting and stunting, making him a natural fit for 4-3 and multiple-front defenses like the Colts’ under Anarumo. Cost-effective, he is valued roughly in the $4–8M per year range, offering affordable depth and rotational production for Indianapolis’ defensive line.