The Indianapolis Colts have formally begun the tear down of their roster by shifting on from getting older veterans as they give the impression of being to construct the roster within the form that fits their new head coach, Shane Steichen.
The cornerback group is about to look lots completely different in 2023 after agreeing to commerce veteran Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys.
The veteran nook was introduced in final offseason to assist shore up a protection for a playoff run and whereas he actually did his job, the remainder of the staff didn’t. The transfer is sensible to maneuver on from the 32-year-old who solely has one yr left on his contract with the franchise getting into a rebuilding yr.
This subtraction from the roster has created an enormous gap within the protection for Gus Bradley. The Colts will likely be lacking each of their 2022 opening day beginning outdoors corners with Gilmore headed to Dallas and Brandon Facyson heading to the Las Vegas Raiders as a free agent.
They nonetheless have Isaiah Rodgers Sr., who seems like he’s set to be one of many beginning outdoors corners, however the spot reverse of him is open for the taking. Dallis Flowers received some enjoying time within the place on the finish of the yr however I’d really feel fairly nervous if I used to be Bradley if there isn’t extra competitors introduced into the group.
Then, there’s the Kenny Moore II state of affairs. He’s within the last yr of his contract, wished a pay increase previous to the 2022 season, and it has been reported that the Colts may additionally probably commerce him this offseason. Will among the cap area created probably go to Moore II in an extension or does Chris Ballard additionally create a gap on the nickel nook spot by shifting him to a distinct staff?
As of now, that is what the cornerbacks seem like on the depth chart:
CB: Isaiah Rodgers Sr.
Nickel CB: Kenny Moore II
CB: ????
Backups: Dallis Flowers, Darrell Baker Jr., Kevin Toliver II, and David Vereen
I’d count on that Indianapolis will search for a veteran addition in free company and a Day 2 rookie so as to add to this group in any case. The following few weeks will decide if the cornerback place will stay a urgent want outdoors of quarterback for this roster.
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