Recapping every 2026 offseason roster move made by Colts

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It's been an active offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. Now with the 2026 NFL draft behind us, let's recap all that took place.

Particularly on the defensive side of the football, we saw quite a bit of roster turnover as GM Chris Ballard prioritized getting younger and faster.

In total, Ballard would make 10 outside free agent signings, while also acquiring Colby Wooden in a trade. Several of the Colts' own free agents signed elsewhere, while Zaire Franklin and Michael Pittman were traded away.

While Ballard prioritized re-signing Daniel Jones -- along with Alec Pierce -- believing that the success had through 10 games last season can be replicated, this is far from a run-it-back season. A lot of changes to the roster have taken place.

The big question now is, how much have the Colts improved?

Offseason additions during free agency period​

• The Colts signed free agent Juanyeh Thomas.
• The Colts signed free agent Jonathan Owens.
• The Colts signed free agent Nasir Adderley.
• The Colts signed free agent Cam Taylor-Britt.
• The Colts signed free agent Arden Key.
• The Colts signed free agent Micheal Clemons.
• The Colts signed free agent Jerry Tillery.
• The Colts signed free agent Derrick Nnadi.
• The Colts traded Zaire Franklin to the Packers for Colby Wooden.
• The Colts signed rookie Carson Towt.
• Signed free agent Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.
• The Colts re-signed QB Daniel Jones.

Free agency departures​

• Free agent Nick Cross signed with the Commanders.
• Free agent Rodney Thomas signed with the Seahawks.
• The Colts traded Zaire Franklin to the Packers for DT Colby Wooden
• Free agent Segun Olubi signed with the Raiders.
• Free agent Samson Ebukam signs with the Falcons.
• Free agent Kwity Paye signs with the Raiders.
• Free agent Neville Gallimore signed with the Bears.
• Free agent IOL Danny Pinter signed with the Ravens.
• Free agent OT Braden Smith signed with the Houston Texans.
• Traded Michael Pittman to the Steelers.
• DT Eric Johnson signs with the Vikings.

Free agents re-signed by Colts​

• Free agent Cameron Mitchell was re-signed.
• The Colts re-signed free agent OT Luke Tenuta.
• The Colts re-signed free agent Mo Alie-Cox.
• The Colts re-signed free agent Drew Ogletree.
• Re-signed Alec Pierce.
• Re-signed Laquon Treadwell.

Colts' 2026 NFL draft class​

• Pick 53: LB CJ Allen
• Pick 78: S AJ Haulcy
• Pick 113: OL Jalen Farmer
• Pick 135: LB Bryce Boettcher
• Pick 156: DE George Gumbs
• Pick 214: DE Caden Curry
• Pick 237: RB Seth McGowan
• Pick 254: WR Deion Burks

Colts reported undrafted free agent signings after 2026 NFL draft​

**The Colts have not yet confirmed these signings.

• S Austin Brown, Wisconsin (Tom Pelissero)
• LB Tahj Chambers, Ole Miss (Exclusive Sports Group)
• RB Lincoln Pare, Texas State (Joel Erickson)
• WR EJ Horton, Purdue (Joel Erickson)
• DL Cam Bell, Arkansas (Joel Erickson)
• RB Jordon Vaughn, Abilene Christian (Aaron Wilson)
• LB Wes Weeks, LSU (Matt Zenitz)
• OL Nolan Rucci, Penn State (Joel Erickson)
• DE Mitchell Melton, Virginia Tech (Jeremy Fowler)
• WR Raylen Sharp, Arkansas (Arkansas Football)

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL offseason: List of roster moves made by Indianapolis Colts

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