The Colts were picking at 18th overall and did not have the opportunity to sign their own in-house free agent, Will Fries, who was the seventh pick by the Minnesota Vikings. However, Benjamin still had the Colts addressing the offensive line by picking the top available free-agent center, Atlanta's Drew Dalman.
The NFL's free agency negotiating window begins on Monday, March 10th. However, teams are able to re-sign their own free agents before that point. For the Indianapolis Colts, with the clock ticking, extending offensive lineman Will Fries before Monday would be the prudent move.
The Indianapolis Colts don't have many free agents they can't live without, but one in particular sticks out as a must-retain.
Colts guard suffered a season-ending injury in Week 5, but that does not appear to have dampened his upside in 2025 NFL free agency.
Indianapolis is locked up on the left side of the line, but there is uncertainty at every other position, from center to right tackle.
Trade: The Colts received picks 16 and 78 from Arizona, who received pick No. 14.
Indianapolis Colts ' free-agent offensive lineman Will Fries was named a "perfect free agent match" for the AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus recently set out to select the "perfect" free agent match for each NFL team based on schematic fits and team needs, which placed Fries with the Jaguars.
Nov 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (10) runs past Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas (31) during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Colts edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo broke into the starting lineup in his fourth season. NFL free agency begins next week.
Bowling Green's Harold Fannin Jr. Already Learning from Indianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts will have plenty of decisions in free agency, both for their in-house names and outside talent. One player that stands out prominently for the 'in-house' options is right guard Will Fries.