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NFL Free Agency: Breaking Down Each Team’s Biggest Offseason Need

By Peter Panacy

Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano reacts during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Colts 33-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano reacts during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Colts 33-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts

Projected Cap Space: $53,238,812

Biggest Need: Offensive Line

The Indianapolis Colts have been a disaster on defense for a while now, and they’ll be pressed into making some changes this offseason. Especially in the wake of Robert Mathis‘ retirement and the overall aging of the team’s defensive unit.

Fortunately, the NFL Draft is relatively deep on this side of the ball, and it’s likely the route new general manager Chris Ballard goes.

Where the draft isn’t deep in 2017 is along the offensive line.

Protecting the Colts’ No. 1 asset, quarterback Andrew Luck, is a primary goal in 2017. Outside of left tackle Anthony Castonzo, the entire line could use an upgrade.

Unless Indianapolis is comfortable allowing another 40-plus sacks this upcoming season.