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If the Indianapolis Colts<\/a> are going to address the safety position in free agency, who are the best available options?<\/p>\n Nick Cross is set to be a free agent this offseason, and he could be an answer to the above question. However, if Cross ends up earning more elsewhere or the Colts<\/a> want to go in a different direction, then they have a starting spot next to Cam Bynum to fill.<\/p>\n One on the roster option for that role could be Hunter Wohler. The 2025 seventh-round pick impressed during training camp last summer and could fill that strong safety role. With that said, banking on a late Day 3 pick who missed his entire rookie season to injury comes with obvious risks.<\/p>\n To fill Cross’ role specifically, the Colts could use a strong safety presence, who often plays closer to the line of scrimmage. But in Lou Anarumo’s disguise-heavy and, at times, more aggressive scheme, the versatility to move around and the ability to help out in the run game are important elements at this position as well.<\/p>\n Salary-cap-wise, the\u00a0Colts are positioned well<\/a>\u00a0to make a splash or two in free agency. We saw Ballard take a more aggressive approach last offseason, which paid off for the Colts, and he’s in a position to do that again.<\/p>\n Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.<\/a><\/p>\n However, it’s worth noting that the Colts invested heavily in this position last offseason by signing Cam Bynum, so Ballard may choose to use his cap resources elsewhere this offseason.<\/p>\n With help from\u00a0Pro Football Focus’<\/a>\u00a0free agency big board, here are the top available players at safety.<\/p>\n