Colts ‘Legal Tampering’ Free Agency Rumor Tracker: News, Signings, Cuts and More

UPDATE - PLEASE BEGIN REFERRING TO OUR COLTS OFFICIAL FREE AGENCY RUMOR TRACKER NOW THAT THE LEAGUE YEAR HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN

It is finally time for the NFL’s free agency legal tampering period to begin. With that, we want to keep you aware of all of the latest Indianapolis Colts news and rumors right here. The Colts have $72 million in cap space, third-most in the NFL, so news should be coming in pretty consistently over the next few days.

*The legal tampering period last from today, Monday, from 12:00 PM ET until 3:59:59 on Wednesday, March 14. At 4:00 PM ET, players can begin signing deals with new teams.

Latest Colts Free Agency News and Rumors

• March 14: The Colts are “in the mix” for Falcons defensive lineman Adrian Clayborn, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.
• March 14: The Colts have tendered offers to their four exclusive rights free agents: TE Erik Swoope, LS Luke Rhodes, OL Jeremy Vujnovich and CB Chris Milton.
• March 14: Ravens interior offensive lineman Ryan Jensen will visit the Colts this week, per NFL Network’s Peter Schrager.
• March 13: Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief intends to sign with the Jaguars, per Adam Schefter.
• March 12: According to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com, the Colts are one of three finalists for the services of Carolina Panthers free agent guard Andrew Norwell. — UPDATE: NORWELL IS NOW EXPECTED TO SIGN WITH THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS.
• March 12: The Colts seem intent on adding a big-time defensive tackle such as Sheldon Richardson, Dontari Poe or Star Lotulelei, per Jason La Canfora.
• March 12: The Colts are among several teams interested in New York Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, per Gregg Bell of The News Tribune.
• March 12: The Colts are interested in New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis, per Jason La Canfora as well as Michael Giardi of NBS Sports Boston.
• March 10: The Colts are interested in Dallas Cowboys edge defender Benson Mayowa, per Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com.
• March 2: The Colts are expected to be among at least a few teams to have interest in Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Dontari Poe, per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.
• February 22: The Colts re-signed pending unrestricted free agent kicker Adam Vinatieri to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.

Big Ticket Free Agents

• March 14: The Dolphins are officially releasing defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, per Adam Schefter.
• March 14: The Lions have released tight end Eric Ebron, per Adam Schefter.
• March 14: Redskins pass rusher Trent Murphy is signing with the Bills, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 14: The Saints are signing cornerback Patrick Robinson to a four-year deal, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 14: Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is retiring, the team announced.
• March 14: The Cardinals are releasing defensive back Tyrann Matthieu, who would not agree to a pay cut, per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports.
• March 14: Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is re-signing with Carolina on a one-year deal, per Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer.
• March 14: The Giants are signing Patriots offensive tackle Nate Solder to a four-year, $60 million deal, per Adam Schefter.
• March 14: Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon intends to sign with the 49ers, per Adam Schefter.
• March 14: 49ers running back Carlos Hyde intends to sign with the Browns, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: The Jets are expected to sign former Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: Former Patriots running back Dion Lewis is expected to sign a four-year deal with the Titans, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: The Baltimore Ravens are expected to sign wide receiver Ryan Grant to four-year, $29 million deal ($14.5M guaranteed) with a $10M signing bonus, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: The Packers are expected to sign former Jets defensive tackle Mo Wilkerson, per Ian Rapoport and Rob Demovsky.
• March 13: The Jets are expected to sign former Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson to a deal that will net him $15 million/year, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: The Titans are expected to sign former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler to a five-year deal worth more than $61 million, with more than $30M guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: The Jets intend to sign Browns running back Isaiah Crowell to a three-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
• Former Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is signing with the Giants, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: After agreeing to terms with Graham, the Packers released wide receiver Jordy Nelson, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: The Green Bay Packers are going to sign Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: The Panthers are expected to sign Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland, per Ian Rapoport. Mike Garafolo reports the deal is for three years, $24 million with $11 guaranteed.
• March 13: The Houston Texans are signing Jaguars cornerback Aaron Colvin to a four-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: The Jaguars are re-signing wide receiver Marqise Lee, per Mike Garafolo. Adam Schefter reports that it’s for four years, $38 million and $18 million guaranteed.
• March 13: According to multiple reports, Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will sign with the Jets.
• March 13: The Dolphins have agreed to terms with Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola, per NFL Network’s Dan Hellie. Ian Rapoport reports that the deal is for one year, up to $20 million.
• March 13: Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford intends to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson is expected to sign a five-year, $40 million deal with the Redskins according to Adam Caplan of ESPN and Mike Garafolo.
• March 13: Per multiple reports, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is signing a three-year, $86 million deal with the Vikings. It is the first fully-guaranteed NFL deal of its kind.
• March 13: Eagles tight end Trey Burton is expected to sign with the Bears, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Ian Rapoport reports that the deal is for four years and $32 million.
• March 13: The Philadelphia Eagles will be signing Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to a one-year deal, per Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen.
• March 13: The San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign New York Giants offensive lineman Weston Richburg to a five-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: The Buffalo Bills are expected to sign Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to a five-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: The Chiefs are expected to sign Cowboys linebacker Anthony Hitchens to a $9 million per year deal, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: Quarterback Drew Brees is expected to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints on a two-year, $50 million deal, per Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater.
• March 13: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins is closing in on deal with the Kansas City Chiefs for three years, $48 million with $30 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport.
• March 13: Panthers offensive guard Andrew Norwell will sign with the Jaguars on a five-year, $66.5 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, per Adam Schefter.
• March 13: Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson is expected to sign with the Chicago Bears for three years, $42 million with $25 million guaranteed, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
• March 13: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum will sign with the Denver Broncos, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Colts In-house Free Agents

Unrestricted Free Agents:

• RB Frank Gore — Colts general manager Chris Ballard informed Gore after the season that they intend to part ways. Gore is visiting the Lions on Wednesday, per Josina Anderson of ESPN.
• CB Rashaan Melvin
• ILB Jon Bostic
• WR Donte Moncrief — Signing with the Jaguars, per Adam Schefter.
• OG Jack Mewhort
• ED Barkevious Mingo — The Jaguars are showing interest, per Mike Kaye of First Coast News.
• DB Darius Butler
• CB Pierre Desir
• WR Kamar Aiken
• TE Brandon Williams
• IOL Mike Person
• QB Scott Tolzien
• RB Christine Michael

Exclusive Rights Free Agents:

• TE Erik Swoope — Colts tendered ERFA offer.
• OL Jeremy Vujnovich — Colts tendered ERFA offer.
• LS Luke Rhodes — Colts tendered ERFA offer.
• CB Chris Milton — Colts tendered ERFA offer.

Stampede Blue Free Agency Content

• Tracking the Colts’ In-house 2018 Free Agents
• Things for Colts Fans to Remember This Free Agency Period
• Colts free agent bargain shopping: Offense
• Colts free agent bargain shopping: Defense
• Colts 2018 Free Agency Big Board Vol. 1; OFFENSE
• Colts 2018 Free Agency Big Board Vol. 1; DEFENSE
• Who Colts Should Target Among Potential 2018 Cap Casualties
• PFF’s Best Free Agent Fits for Colts: Offense
• PFF’s Best Free Agent Fits for Colts: Defense
• Colts Rumored to Be Looking for LB’s and CB’s, Open to Trading Down from No. 3
• Do Colts, Rashaan Melvin Share Enough Interest to Get Deal Done?
• Jack Mewhort intends to play football in 2018, for Colts or elsewhere
• Anthony Hitchens to the Colts a Likely Scenario in Free Agency?
• Despite Deep Running Back Class, Colts Must Heavily Consider Carlos Hyde in Free Agency
• Live Colts Cast: Free Agency Primer; Listener Call-Ins
• Colts Cast: Who’s Agents Should be on Chris Ballard’s Speed Dial to Start Free Agency Push?