The Way Too Early Top 5 Free Agents for Colts to Target

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) awaits the start of a down in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) awaits the start of a down in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay listens as retired quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during a press conference at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay listens as retired quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during a press conference at Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

The Indianapolis Colts are set to enter the 2017 free agency period as potentially a major player, as the team is projected to have around $50.8M of cap space–the 10th most among NFL teams during this year’s upcoming offseason.

With calculated cuts of veterans such as Art Jones ($5.15M) and D’Qwell Jackson ($5.5M), the Colts could free up even additional cap space to the tune of around $61.45M.

While free agency doesn’t officially begin until March 9th and a lot can change–particularly regarding these highly coveted free agents receiving the franchise tag from their current teams, here are 5 top potential free agents for the Colts to target (in alphabetical order):