Colts post-free agency position review: What's the need at running back?
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With NFL free agency at a near standstill, we will be evaluating the current state of each Indianapolis Colts' position group, specifically, where things stand and whether or not more moves need to be made.
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GM Chris Ballard has now made 10 outside free agent signings over the last week-plus, along with re-signing a number of the Colts' own free agents.
However, there is still work to be done, as the Colts still have several roster holes to address. The good news is that the Colts have a good amount of salary cap space to work with.
In the draft, the Colts are without a first-round pick and have a modest seven selections in total.
Up next in our review are the running backs. If you missed our quarterbacks review, you can find that here.
Colts' running backs under contract after free agency
- Jonathan Taylor
- DJ Giddens
- Ulysses Bentley IV
Colts free agency moves at running back
- Free agent RB Ameer Abdullah remains unsigned.
- Free agent RB Tyler Goodson remains unsigned.
- Free agent RB Salvon Ahmed remains unsigned.
What is the need at running back for the Colts after free agency?
Taylor is still under contract through 2026, so the need remains relatively low. With Taylor still just 27 years old, he could be a potential contract extension candidate at some point during this calendar year.
However, while the need at running back may not be high, the Colts should still make an addition here. Adding to this position group in the draft to bolster the depth and competition behind Taylor could be on Chris Ballard's radar, even if it's not an early-round selection.
Bentley was on the practice squad last season, and Giddens was often inactive, still needing to develop parts of his game, particularly in pass protection.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL free agency: Evaluating current state of Colts running back position