Replacing Ricky Jean-Francois: Possible Candidates for Colts

Sep 7, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike DeVito (70) and outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Monitor Mike DeVito:

Currently a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Mike DeVito is expected to be asked to take a paycut from his $5.4 million cap hit in 2015, although his team could ultimately save $4 million by releasing him. While DeVito suffered a Week 1 season-ending torn achilles injury this past year, he’s just one season removed from a very productive year with the Chiefs.

According to ProFootballFocus, DeVito was the 4th best 3-4 defensive end against the run in 2013 with a +16.4 grade in run defense. Always regarded for his strong leadership and only turning 31 years old in June, DeVito could be worth a flyer as a potential strong veteran rebound candidate for the Colts in 2015 given his run-stuffing prowess.