While they currently have three quarterbacks under contract through the 2023 season, it’s widely expected that both Matt Ryan and Nick Foles will be salary-cap casualties.
Releasing both players would save the Colts just under $20 million in salary-cap space.
This article is not suggesting the Colts should solely look to free agency for their starting quarterback. It’s imperative they use their first-round pick on a potential franchise quarterback. But should they cut ties with Ryan and Foles, they will need a veteran backup option.
It also should be noted that we’re going to include Lamar Jackson on the list because he’s technically set to be a free agent. But it’s difficult to see him being in the plans even if his future isn’t in Baltimore. At the least, the Ravens will tag and trade him.
So before the new league year arrives, here’s a look at all the available quarterback options for the Colts during the 2023 offseason:
Dec 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) drops back to pass…Jan 14, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) makes a throw…Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) against the Philadelphia…Nov 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) warms up before the…Jan 8, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes against…Jan 8, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield (17) passes against the…Dec 4, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the…Dec 24, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a…Jan 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) throws a pass against…Oct 16, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) throws a pass against…Jan 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) drops back to pass…Jan 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) runs with the ball…Dec 25, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Trace McSorley (19) looks to throw the…Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws the ball against…Jan 8, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) throws a…Jan 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) passes against the…Jan 7, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is chased by…Dec 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) warms up as the…Jan 8, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Chase Daniel (4) scrambles in the…Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens (12) throws a pass…Jan 21, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) against the…Jan 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman (14) passes the ball during…Aug 20, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Case Keenum (18) throws the…Dec 4, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen (3) reacts after turning the…Dec 24, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Nate Sudfeld (10) on the field…Aug 26, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) in the pocket in…
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