5 first-year Colts who could be gone in 2023

4. Cornerback Brandon Facyson is likely done with Colts

Brandon Facyson signed a one-year deal last offseason to come to Indianapolis and a lot of fans are glad that year is up. Playing under Gus Bradley his entire career, Facyson signed with the Colts shortly after Bradley was hired as Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the kind of year that people expected someone with his experience in a system to have. Now, although it looks like Gus Bradley will be staying in Indy, Facyson might be finding a new location.

When Facyson arrived, he was expected to compete with Isaiah Rodgers Sr. for the other starting cornerback spot opposite Stephon Gilmore. Many fans were surprised when Facyson won the job in training camp. However, it quickly became evident that Rodgers was the cornerback that should be on the field more, and no level of experience could change that.

While the two started the season splitting series, Rodgers was significantly better than Facyson during his snaps. After weeks of fans begging for Isaiah Rodgers Sr. to receive the starting job and the majority of the snaps, it finally happened and Facyson’s snaps gradually decreased. Now, he will be a free agent and it seems unlikely that the Colts would re-sign him.

Indy has Stephon Gilmore and Rodgers Sr. returning as starters, so if Facyson does come back, it will be as a depth piece. However, the Colts have some young corners on the roster and will likely add more this offseason in the draft and free agency. That all makes Facyson returning for a second year in Indy seem very unlikely.