Where have Colts improved this offseason? Chris Ballard weighs in

The 2026 NFL draft provides Chris Ballard with another opportunity to bolster his roster. But up to this point, where have the Indianapolis Colts improved the most this offseason? It was an active free agency period for the Colts , who made 11 outside additions.

Indianapolis also saw several key contributors from previous seasons head elsewhere. This includes Michael Pittman, Zaire Franklin, Braden Smith, Nick Cross, Samson Ebukam, and Kwity Paye. Whether or not the Colts improved in the midst of all the additions and subtractions won't be known until the season arrives.

But as of now, Ballard believes that the depth of the defensive front is one area where the Colts were able to improve this offseason. "I think our depth up front is better," Ballard said. "I do believe that.

I think the additions of Colby (Wooden) -- like Colby he kind of gets washed over a little bit but like he started. He's not really a nose but because of who he is as a kid, he ended up starting for Green Bay at the nose playing a lot of snaps but we think he gives us some real versatility as we do with (Jerry) Tillery. We think he gives us some versatility.