The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a unique circle of NFL purgatory.
While the rest of the league prepares for a 2026 draft class rich in talent, General manager Chris Ballard is largely a spectator, having sent his first-round picks for 2026 and 2027 to the New York Jets in his blockbuster deal for Sauce Gardner.
With the "win-now" button firmly pressed and a roster featuring All-Pro talent on either side of the ball, the Colts face one existential question before April: How much are they willing to pay to bridge the gap between a rehabbing Daniel Jones and a drifting Anthony Richardson?