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What Free Agents Could Boost the Colts Defense?

By Philip Tor

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 27: Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints returns a interception during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 49-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 27: Kenny Vaccaro #32 of the New Orleans Saints returns a interception during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on November 27, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Rams 49-21. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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Even with training camps opening this week, there are still a number of talented players left unemployed. So far, Chris Ballard has done an excellent job of maintaining cap space this offseason. By rebuilding his team through the draft, Ballard has kept the Colts nearly $52 million under the projected NFL salary cap. Now the question is; what will the Colts do with all this money?

The Colts have taken a timid approach throughout this rebuilding process, and for a good reason. There is no need to waste salary cap on players that will make a minimal impact for a team that, as of right now, is a borderline playoff contender. With that being said, there are still a number of talented free agents left on the market. With the Colts being so young, it could benefit the locker room to add one or two veterans to the roster.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 31: Hassan Ridgeway #91 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Tarell Basham #58 and Joey Mbu #94 after a safety against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 31: Hassan Ridgeway #91 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Tarell Basham #58 and Joey Mbu #94 after a safety against the Houston Texans during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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The Indianapolis defense is full of young and inexperienced players at almost every position. There is a platoon of capable players out on the market who could help the defense. These are the players who I believe could be valuable pickups for the playoff hopeful Colts.

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