{"id":835005,"date":"2026-03-26T15:05:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/835005\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:05:39","slug":"colts-post-free-agency-position-review-whats-the-need-at-defensive-tackle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/835005\/","title":{"rendered":"Colts post-free agency position review: What’s the need at defensive tackle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With NFL free agency at a near standstill, we will be evaluating the current state of each\u00a0Indianapolis Colts’<\/a>\u00a0position group, specifically, where things stand and whether or not more moves need to be made.<\/p>\n

GM Chris Ballard has now made nine outside free agent signings over the last week-plus, along with re-signing a number of the\u00a0Colts<\/a>‘ own free agents.<\/p>\n

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However, there is still work to be done, as the\u00a0Colts<\/a>\u00a0still have\u00a0several roster holes<\/a>\u00a0to address. The good news is that the\u00a0Colts<\/a>\u00a0have a good amount of\u00a0salary cap space<\/a>\u00a0to work with.<\/p>\n

In the draft, the\u00a0Colts<\/a>\u00a0are without a first-round pick and have a modest seven selections in total.<\/p>\n

Up next in our review is the defensive tackle position. If you missed our other positional reviews, you can find them below.<\/p>\n

Colts<\/a>‘ defensive tackles under contract after free agencyColts<\/a>\u00a0free agency moves\u00a0at defensive tackle<\/p>\n

The Colts traded Zaire Franklin to the Packers for Colby Wooden<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the need at defensive tackle for the Colts after free agency?<\/p>\n

With the additions that the Colts made at this position this offseason, adding to defensive tackle in the draft is no longer a need. If the Colts went into training camp with this group — or maybe an additional UDFA signing — they would be fine.<\/p>\n

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However, the draft is also about planning ahead, and if we look to the 2027 offseason, none of the players currently on the roster are under contract. The prudent move for Ballard would be to begin preparing for that by making an addition — or two — now.<\/p>\n

But that may not be a luxury the Colts have. With relatively limited draft capital, the Colts currently have more pressing needs in what is a must-win season.<\/p>\n

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