Feb. 9, 2026, 2:36 p.m. ET
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox is set to be a free agent this upcoming offseason.
So what might his next contract look like, and will the Colts re-sign him?
Mo Alie-Cox contract projection
According to Spotrac, Alie-Cox is projected to earn a one-year deal in free agency worth $2.2 million.
In terms of player age, contract status, and statistical production, Demetrius Harris, Geoff Swaim, and Pharaoh Brown were used by Spotrac as comparisons to determine what Alie-Cox’s deal could be.
Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Will the Colts re-sign Mo Alie-Cox?
This is one of those free agency decisions that could go either way.
On one hand, the Colts have Tyler Warren leading the way at this position, and I would assume that Drew Ogletree returns as a restricted free agent on a low-cost deal. He could fill that blocking-specific role like Alie-Cox does.
If things play out this way, depth will still be needed, but perhaps the Colts would choose to address that need in the draft by bringing in a younger, higher upside player. Alie-Cox is currently 32 years old.
With that said, retaining Alie-Cox provides the offense with a very steady presence. We know the role Alie-Cox will fill and that he’ll do so reliably.
Considering that this is a one-year deal that won’t break the bank, my early prediction is that he returns.