THE Indianapolis Colts rank among the top half of the NFL in salary cap turnover from the 2024 season to the 2025 offseason.
Each season, any unused cap space is not simply forgotten, but carried over to the upcoming offseason, adding to what teams already have.
Recently, each NFL team officially submitted these amounts to the NFL, and Over the hood got their hands on these figures.
The Colts will roll over — and this number may still be adjusted — $10.09 million in unused cap space for the 2024 season.
Compared to the rest of the NFL, this ranks 12th. The San Francisco 49ers, with $50.09 million rolled over, top that list, thanks to a number of contract restructurings last season.
Without this rolling figure still cooked, Over the hood projects that the Colts will have $32.91 million in available cap space this offseason, which is right in the middle of the pack.
So if we add the Colts’ projected turnover amount to their current estimated total, they will have approximately $43 million in cap space to spend this upcoming season. And, as always, there are other cap reduction maneuvers that can be implemented to create additional margin.
Speaking with reporters Friday, general manager Chris Ballard called his approach to building the 2024 roster a “mistake,” specifically noting that the lack of competition on the roster was problematic for growth and the development of this team.
This implies that a different approach will be taken when it comes to free agency this offseason. However, Ballard hasn’t committed to what that might look like and, ultimately, only time will tell if things will actually change.
When it comes to the Colts’ team needs, linebacker, tight end, cornerback, and safety are all positions that need to be considered. Ballard also mentioned adding competition at the quarterback position and strengthening offensive line depth. I also believe the addition of running back and interior defensive line rooms should also happen to some extent.
That said, free agency isn’t just about making outside additions, Ballard and the Colts also have decisions to make regarding a number of their own pending free agents.
This article was originally published on Colts Wire: Colts in top half of NFL in salary cap turnover from 2024 to 2025
