After the 2024 season, GM Chris Ballard called his roster construction approach last offseason a "mistake." A year ago, the Colts basically sat out of free agency when it came to making outside additions, only signing Joe Flacco and Raekwon Davis. Instead, Ballard's focus was on retaining his own players.

The NFL offseason is about to move into high gear, with free agency unofficially beginning with the league's legal tampering period on Monday, March 10. The Indianapolis Colts have not typically been very active in the first wave of free agency.

If the Indianapolis Colts and GM Chris Ballard are going to explore free agency, here are the best available free agents at key positions of need.