What is left for Colts to do this offseason?
The Indianapolis Colts are roughly a week into their summer break while the rest of the NFL goes through OTAs and minicamp. Having revised their offseason schedule, the Colts will have just about two months of rest before returning for training camp at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield. The majority of moves that needed to be made have already happened. The Colts have made their additions in free agency both pre and post-draft. All seven draft picks are under contract so now its more of a waiting game until the team arrives for training camp. While the Colts arent likely to make any major changes to the roster outside of some tweaks here and there, they do still have one objective for the summer. That would be signing a few players to contract extensions. The Colts have a high number of big names set to hit the market in 2021 as free agents. Most of them will do just that. But a handful may receive a new contract before training camp even arrives. There is a Big Three when it comes to extensions this offseason: left guard Quenton Nelson, linebacker Darius Leonard and right tackle Braden Smith. Leonard and Smith are likely going to get their new contracts first because the Colts have some time due to Nelsons fifth-year option having already been exercised. Another name to keep an eye on will be running back Nyheim Hines. Though there is an argument against re-signing running backs to another contract, Hines has been extremely valuable in his pass-catching role and special teams duties as a return man. Outside of those four, the rest of the soon-to-be free agents are likely playing out 2021 looking to prove they are worth another contract, regardless of whether thats with the Colts or another team. While the players are in line for extensions, dont be surprised if general manager Chris Ballard gets one as well. Owner Jim Irsay said earlier this offseason that it should be expected for Ballard to receive an extension on his deal. So while the majority of offseason moves have already been made, the extensions will be something to keep an eye on.