Which Colt is due for a big contract?
1. Ryan Kelly, Center
Colts Center Ryan Kelly is one of the most tenured players on the team’s roster. Kelly is playing on the final year of his 4-year, $50 million contract he signed in 2020. In 2024, Kelly accounts for over $14 million of the Colts cap space. Pro Football Focus ranked Kelly a 77.2 for 2023.
2. Julian Blackmon
After what was a strong Safety free agent market in 2024, Blackmon resigned with Indianapolis on a 1-year/ $3.7 million contract. Blackmon had a career year in 2023 after moving to Strong Safety in Gus Bradley’s defense.
3. Dayo Odeyingbo, EDGE
Odeyingbo is on the final year of his rookie contract. Odeyingbo has 13.5 sacks, 75 Total Tackles, and 3 forced fumbles heading into year three. Each season since being drafted 54th overall in 2021 by the Colts, has seen statistical improvements by Odeyingbo.
4. Will Fries, Guard
Fries’ rookie 4-year/ $3.5 million contract comes to an end after the 2024 season. Indianapolis has drafted potential replacements in rookies Matt Goncalves and Tanner Bortolini.
5. Mo Alie-Cox, Tight End
The former Basketball player turned Tight End is in the final year of his 3-year/ $17.5 million contract. Entering his seventh season, Cox has 1,286 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns.
6. E.J. Speed, Linebacker
E.J. Speed is on the last year of a 2-year/ $8 million contract. He has accumulated 212 tackles, 2 sacks, and 6 forced fumbles for the Colts.
