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Potential free-agent additions for Colts
Marcus Davenport. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Potential free-agent additions for Colts include New Orleans standout

Free agency begins March 15 at 4 p.m. ET.

Positional needs for Indianapolis Colts: DE, WR, CB, QB

The Colts will likely select a QB in the 2023 NFL Draft, kick-starting the rebuild they've been trying to avoid since QB Andrew Luck retired. They hold the fourth overall pick but could trade up to No. 1 to select a QB. As they enter the offseason, the Colts can free up cap space by releasing several underperformers, including QB Matt Ryan.

Marcus Davenport, DE, New Orleans Saints

Entering his age-28 season, impending free-agent DE Yannick Ngakoue could bolt for a contender. He had another impressive season, registering 9.5 sacks in 15 games. Although Indianapolis might have to replace Ngakoue's production, its situation isn't the most attractive to free agents.

Indianapolis could lure Davenport, a former first-round pick from UTSA. In 2021, he had a career-high nine sacks but only a half sack in 2022. While the total is an obvious concern, he still generated 26 QB hurries compared to 27 in 2021.

Cameron Sutton, CB, Pittsburgh Steelers 

Starting slot CB Kenny Moore II was a Pro Bowler in 2021, but his play in 2022 might lead to his release. An ankle injury hampered Moore, but he was ineffective when he did play. His three pass breakups and zero interceptions were a drop from four interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2021.

With Pittsburgh in 2022, Sutton picked off three passes and broke up another eight, both career highs. He's not solely a slot CB, but he lined up for 185 snaps there this season. His versatility to play all over the field will make him a hot commodity in free agency. 

Sutton's estimated to receive a three-year, $22.9 million contract, per Sportrac's calculated market value. 

Connor McGovern, center, New York Jets 

Indianapolis was the 23rd-ranked pass-blocking unit by Pro Football Focus. Several offensive linemen struggled in 2022, including Ryan Kelly, another potential cut candidate. Should he be released, Indianapolis would only be on the hook for $4.5 million. 

McGovern could fill in seamlessly at center, but the Colts could sign him as a guard if they keep Kelly. The first 14 starts of his career came as a RG in Denver before shifting to center full-time. Pro Football Focus graded McGovern as the 10th-best center in the league this season (69.6). 

Based on previous comparable players' contracts, Spotrac estimates McGovern will receive a deal in the range of two years, $25.1 million this offseason.

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