INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts answered their two biggest offseason questions by re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Alec Pierce.
Next week, general manager Chris Ballard will be looking for more help in the NFL draft — at a critical time in his career.
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