The time has never been more opportune for the Indianapolis Colts to sign Trey Hendrickson.

Former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly has announced on social media that he will be retiring after 10 seasons in the NFL. 10 seasons. What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around some of the greatest people this sport has to offer.

With free agency on the horizon, here are three free agents that the Colts should be ready to move on from.

A priority for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason will be retooling the defensive side of the football. ESPN's NFL Nation reporters were each asked what they expect to happen this offseason for the respective teams they cover.

Jones has expressed interest in returning but acknowledged that there is a business aspect to consider. If he is presented with a more lucrative offer, it’ll be up to the Colts to decide how much they value him.

If the Colts move forward with a trade, it signals a shift toward a younger defensive core. Most projections for the upcoming 2026 NFL draft have the Colts focusing on the defensive front seven, and there are several linebacker options expected to be starting-caliber players who could fill Franklin's shoes.

Chris Ballard didn’t just hint at changes; he drew a line in the sand. The Indianapolis Colts need an injection of youth and raw speed on the defensive side of the ball.

Before free agency begins, let's take a look at the current state of the Indianapolis Colts' defense.