Per NFL.com’s Kevin Pantra, the Indianapolis Colts adding a safety is “the one move the Horseshoe should make this offseason,” on his list of needs for each AFC team:
Indianapolis Colts
2024 record: 8-9
Add free safety for Lou Anarumo’s defense.
Anarumo’s defenses are at their best when they have a talented deep safety patrolling the middle of single-high looks — think Jessie Bates. Nick Cross is coming off a career year at strong safety, but there is a void in the free safety spot. Julian Blackmon struggled through 2024 and will be a free agent. Indy could use a coverage linebacker and CB depth to aid its new DC’s arrival, but upgrading with a rangy playmaker at safety is a must if the Colts…
