The Indianapolis Colts went against the grain with how they typically approach free agency by making two splash signings on day one. Chris Ballard pushed a narrative at the end of the season that things had to change, and the roster couldn't be run back the same way.

This free agency has to be different. Last season wasn’t good enough. Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard acknowledged as much. He got too comfortable, too convinced his team was better than it was.

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard will have a very tough 2025 season ahead of him as he tries to salvage his future in the league. Since coming to the Colts in 2018, Ballard’s resume has been less than stellar.