INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts just made perhaps the biggest splash move of this free-agent signing period without spending a dime.
Indianapolis just executed a blockbuster trade with the New York Jets that gives New York the Colts’ No. 3 overall selection and nets the Colts picks Nos. 6, 37 and 49 in 2018 as well as the Jets’ 2019 second-round choice.
The Colts now have four picks in the top 49 selections of this draft, positioning General Manager Chris Ballard to more quickly restock his roster with young talent. The Colts have resisted major moves in free agency, preferring to mine and develop young talent and select, moderately-priced veteran free agents.