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The legal tampering period is over, and now it gets real. Free agents can now begin putting pen to paper on contracts with new teams. We’ve got all of the latest Indianapolis Colts free agency news and rumors for you right here.
Latest Colts Free Agency News and Rumors
- April 11: The Colts signed former Chiefs CB Kenneth Acker.
- April 9: Former Ravens OT Austin Howard has visited the Colts, per Field Yates.
- April 6: Colts ERFA CB Chris Milton signed his offer from the team.
- April 4: The Colts signed former Eagles LB Najee Goode, per Field Yates.
- April 4: The Colts hosted Eagles LB Najee Goode for a visit, per Field Yates.
- April 4: Colts ERFA OL Jeremy Vujnovich signed his offer from the team.
- April 3: Former Chiefs CB Kenneth Acker visited the Colts, per Field Yates.
- April 2: Colts ERFA LS Luke Rhodes signed his offer from the team.
- April 2: Colts ERFA TE Erik Swoope signed his offer from the team.
- March 22: Former Colts RB Frank Gore is signing with the Dolphins, per Craig Mish.
- March 21: The Colts re-signed free agent RB Christine Michael to a one-year deal.
- March 21: The Colts hosted Bears free agent WR Dontrelle Inman on a visit, per Field Yates.
- March 21: The Colts are re-signing free agent OG Jack Mewhort to a one-year, $1.5 million deal (plus another $1.5 in incentives), per Mike Garafolo.
- March 20: The Colts hosted Bears restricted free agent WR Cameron Meredith, per Field Yates.
- March 20: The Colts have signed Chargers guard/center Matt Slauson. The deal is for one year and $3 million, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 20: The Colts are re-signing CB Pierre Desir to a one-year deal, per Stephen Holder.
- March 20: The Colts will sign free agent and former Redskins WR Ryant Grant, per James Jones. It’s for one year, $5 million, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 19: The Colts signed former Lions TE Eric Ebron to a two-year deal up to $15 million, per Adam Schefter.
- March 19: Chargers OL Matt Slauson is visiting the Colts on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 19: Chargers LB Korey Toomer is visiting the Colts today, per Adam Schefter.
- March 18: The Colts have a visit lined up with Dolphins RB Damien Williams on Tuesday, per Omar Kelly.
- March 18: The Steelers are signing former Colts LB Jon Bostic to a two-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
- March 17: The Colts announced that they released starting DT Johnathan Hankins,
- March 16: The Raiders and Colts CB Rashaan Melvin have agreed on a one-year, $6.5 million deal, per Adam Schefter.
- March 16: Free agent IOL Mike Pouncey is drawing interest from the Colts, among others, per Jason La Canfora.
- March 16: The Colts will host Chiefs CB Phillip Gaines on Sunday, per Jeremy Fowler.
- March 16: The Colts are trying to get Giants OL Justin Pugh in for a visit today (Friday), per Ian Rapoport.
- March 16: Redskins WR Ryan Grant is flying to Indianapolis to meet with the Colts, per Adam Schefter. Grant had previously agreed to terms with the Ravens on a four-year, $29 million deal including $14.5 million guaranteed. However, he failed his physical with the Ravens and the agreement was nullified, making Grant a free agent again. Per Schefter, Grant’s agent said that Grant has been working out, running routes, his ankle is not an issue and that he could play tomorrow.
- March 15: Former Lions TE Eric Ebron is planning to visit the Colts on Sunday, as well as other teams over the next few days, per Adam Schefter.
- March 15: The Colts have interest in former Giants OL D.J. Fluker, per Stephen Holder.
- March 15: Cowboys ED Benson Mayowa is visiting the Colts this week, per John Keim.
- March 15: Ravens IOL Ryan Jensen will visit the Colts on Thursday, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 14: Colts OLB Barkevious Mingo is signing a two-year deal worth $10.1 million with the Seahawks, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 14: The Colts are signing Raiders DE Denico Autry, per Mike Garafolo. The deal is for three years, $17.8 million with $6.5 million guaranteed. There is no guaranteed money after the first year.
- March 14: The Colts are “in the mix” for Falcons DL Adrian Clayborn, per Vaughn McClure.
- 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: The Colts are keeping an eye on Broncos RB C.J. Anderson, per JMV. He is not a free agent, but could be released or traded.
- March 13: Colts WR Donte Moncrief is signing with the Jaguars, per Adam Schefter. It’s a one-year deal, and per Jason La Canfora, is for $10 million with a possibility for more in incentives.
- March 12: The Colts seem intent on adding a big-time DT such as Star Lotulelei, Sheldon Richardson or Dontari Poe, per Jason La Canfora. Lotulelei has since gone to the Bills, and Poe to the Panthers.
- March 12: The Colts are among several teams interested in New York Jets TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, per Gregg Bell.
- February 22: The Colts re-signed pending unrestricted free agent K Adam Vinatieri to a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
Big Ticket Free Agent Official Signings
- April 5: The Patriots are signing former Bills WR Jordan Matthews, per Adam Schefter.
- April 5: The Broncos are signing former Raiders P Marquette King, per Mike Klis.
- April 4: The Ravens signed former Redskins and Browns QB Robert Girffin III.
- April 3: The Rams acquired WR Brandin Cooks and a 2018 fourth-round pick from the Patriots in exchange for a 2018 first and sixth-round pick, per Adam Schefter.
- March 30: The Raiders released P Marquette King, per Adam Caplan.
- March 30: The Jets signed former Seahawks RB Thomas Rawls.
- March 30: The Vikings signed former Bears WR Kendall Wright, per Courtney Cronin.
- March 26: The Rams are signing former Dolphins DT Ndamukong Suh, per Adam Schefter.
- March 24: The Cowboys are signing Patriots OT Cameron Fleming, per Field Yates.
- March 23: Former Patriots TE Martellus Bennett has retired from the NFL, per Field Yates.
- March 23: The Cowboys are signing former Jaguars WR Allen Hurns, per Josina Anderson.
- March 22: The Jets agreed to terms with former Browns and Redskins WR Terrelle Pryor, per Calvin Watkins.
- March 22: The Giants have traded DE Jason Pierre-Paul and a 2018 fourth-round pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2018 third and fourth-round pick, per Adam Schefter.
- March 20: The Jaguars have released WR Allen Hurns and TE Marcedes Lewis, per Michael DiRocco.
- March 20: The Steelers are signing former Packers DB Morgan Burnett, per James Jones.
- March 19: The Bills signed Raiders OT Marshall Newhouse and Bengals C Russell Bodine.
- March 19: The Chargers are signing former Dolphins C Mike Pouncey.
- March 17: The Buccaneers have signed former Eagles DE Vinny Curry.
- March 17: The Buccaneers have released DE Robert Ayers
- March 17: Former Ravens RB Danny Woodhead has announced his retirement.
- March 16: Former Giants OL Justin Pugh is set to sign with the Cardinals, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
- March 16: The Buccaneers have signed C Ryan Jensen, per Tom Pelissero.
- March 16: The Texans are signing former Cardinals DB Tyrann Mathieu, per Adam Schefter.
- March 16: The Rams have re-signed C John Sullivan.
- March 16: The Lions have signed Eagles RB LeGarrette Blount, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 16: The Eagles are releasing ED Vinny Curry, per Mike Garafolo.
- March 16: Free agent CB Bashaud Breeland failed his physical with the Panthers and will not be joining the team, per Field Yates.
- March 16: The Bengals are signings Bills LB Preston Brown, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 15: The Raiders are signing Lions LB Tahir Whitehead, per Adam Schefter.
- March 15: CB Morris Claiborne is re-signing with the New York Jets, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 15: Texans S Marcus Gilchrist is signing with the Raiders, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 15: The Bears are signing 49ers DE Aaron Lynch, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 15: The 49ers are signing Chargers LB Jeremiah Attaochu, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 15: The Redskins are re-signing LB Zach Brown, per JP Finlay.
- March 15: The Jaguars are signing TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, per Dianna Russini.
- March 15: The Raiders have signed former Packers WR Jordy Nelson, per Adam Schefter.
- March 15: The Raiders have released WR Michael Crabtree, per Adam Schefter.
- March 15: The Panthers have agreed to terms with former Falcons DT Dontari Poe, per Kimberley A. Martin.
- March 15: The Bengals are re-signing TE Tyler Eifert, per Adam Schefter.
- March 15: The Raiders have agreed to terms with former Buccaneers RB Doug Martin, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 15: The Dolphins have released C Mike Pouncey, per Adam Schefter.
- March 14: The Bills signed Bengals QB A.J. McCarron.
- March 14: The Patriots are re-signing RB Rex Burkhead, per Jim McBride.
- March 14: The Dolphins are releasing DT Ndamukong Suh, per Adam Schefter.
- March 14: The Lions have released TE Eric Ebron, per Adam Schefter.
- March 14: Redskins DE/OLB Trent Murphy is signing with the Bills, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 14: The Saints are signing Eagles CB Patrick Robinson, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 14: Browns OT Joe Thomas is retiring.
- March 14: The Cardinals are releasing DB Tyrann Matthieu, per Jay Glazer.
- March 14: Panthers DE Julius Peppers is re-signing with Carolina, per Joe Person.
- March 14: The Giants are signing Patriots OT Nate Solder, per Adam Schefter.
- March 14: Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon is signing with the 49ers, per Adam Schefter.
- March 14: 49ers RB Carlos Hyde is signing with the Browns, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Jets are signing former Titans LB Avery Williamson, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: Patriots RB Dion Lewis is signing with the Titans, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: The Packers are signing Jets DT Mo Wilkerson, per Ian Rapoport and Rob Demovsky.
- March 13: The Jets are signing Rams CB Trumaine Johnson, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: The Titans are signing Patriots CB Malcolm Butler, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: The Jets are signing Browns RB Isaiah Crowell, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Packers released WR Jordy Nelson, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Packers are signing Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Texans are signing Jaguars CB Aaron Colvin, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Jaguars are re-signing WR Marqise Lee, per Mike Garafolo.
- March 13: Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater is signing with the Jets, per multiple reports.
- March 13: Vikings QB Sam Bradford is signing with the Cardinals, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: Seahawks WR Paul Richardson is signing with the Redskins, according to Adam Caplan and Mike Garafolo.
- March 13: Redskins QB Kirk Cousins is signing with the Vikings, per multiple reports.
- March 13: Eagles TE Trey Burton is signing with the Bears, per Mike Garafolo.
- March 13: The Eagles are signing Lions DT Haloti Ngata, per Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen.
- March 13: The 49ers are signing Giants OL Weston Richburg, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Bills are signing Panthers DT Star Lotulelei, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: The Chiefs are signing Cowboys LB Anthony Hitchens, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: QB Drew Brees is re-signing with the Saints, per Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater.
- March 13: Rams WR Sammy Watkins will sign with the Chiefs , per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: Panthers OG Andrew Norwell will sign with the Jaguars, per Adam Schefter.
- March 13: Jaguars WR Allen Robinson will sign with the Bears, per Ian Rapoport.
- March 13: Vikings QB Case Keenum will sign with the Broncos, per Adam Schefter.
Colts In-house Free Agents
Unrestricted Free Agents:
- RB Frank Gore — Signing with the Dolphins, per Craig Mish.
- CB Rashaan Melvin — Agreed on a one-year deal with the Raiders, per Adam Schefter.
- ILB Jon Bostic — Signing with the Steelers on a two-year deal, per Adam Schefter.
- WR Donte Moncrief — Signed with the Jaguars, per Adam Schefter.
- OG Jack Mewhort — Re-signed with the Colts on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million.
- ED Barkevious Mingo — Signed with the Seahawks, per Ian Rapoport.
- DB Darius Butler
- CB Pierre Desir — Re-signed with the Colts on a one-year deal, per Stephen Holder.
- WR Kamar Aiken
- TE Brandon Williams
- IOL Mike Person
- QB Scott Tolzien
- RB Christine Michael — Re-signed with the Colts on a one-year deal.
Exclusive Rights Free Agents:
- TE Erik Swoope — Signed ERFA tender from team.
- OL Jeremy Vujnovich — Signed ERFA tender from team.
- LS Luke Rhodes — Signed ERFA tender from team.
- CB Chris Milton — Signed ERFA tender from team.
Colts Transactions
In:
- RB Christine Michael (re-signed)
- WR Ryan Grant
- TE Eric Ebron
- TE Erik Swoope (re-signed)
- OG Jack Mewhort (re-signed)
- OG Matt Slauson
- OT/OG Jeremy Vujnovich (re-signed)
- DL Denico Autry
- LB Najee Goode
- LB Tyrell Adams
- CB Pierre Desir (re-signed)
- CB Kenneth Acker
- CB Chris Milton (re-signed)
- K Adam Vinatieri (re-signed)
- LS Luke Rhodes (re-signed)
Out:
- QB Scott Tolzien
- RB Frank Gore
- WR Donte Moncrief
- WR Kamar Aiken
- WR Rodney Adams (retired)
- TE Brandon Williams
- C/OG Mike Person
- DT Johnathan Hankins (released)
- OLB Barkevious Mingo
- LB Jon Bostic
- CB Rashaan Melvin
- S/CB Darius Butler
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