This page lists all the 2026 NFL Signings for the Indianapolis Colts. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the Signings. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the Signings, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL Signings here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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🏈 2026 NFL Free Agent Signing Grades by Team (Synced 3.23.26)
- Total Signings: 7
- Average Grade: B- (81.7)
March 2026 – Signings
Colts sign WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine: B- Grade
signed on 3/18/2026
The Colts managed to re-sign Alec Pierce in free agency, but were forced into trading Michael Pittman Jr. for almost nothing. With Pittman gone, the Colts needed better depth at receiver, which would explain this signing.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine had a breakout 2024 season with nine touchdowns, but this proved to be a fluke because he barely did anything in Miami last year despite Tyreek Hill missing most of the season. Perhaps Westbrook-Ikhine can revert back to 2024 form, but I have my doubts.
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Colts sign CB Cam Taylor-Britt (1 year): A Grade
signed on 3/17/2026
The Colts have three excellent cornerbacks on their roster, but the depth behind them was lacking. That would explain why they signed Cam Taylor-Britt.
Taylor-Britt had a solid 2024 season for Cincinnati before dealing with injuries last year. He’s only 26, so I like that the Colts got him on a 1-year “prove it” deal. It’s also nice that Taylor-Britt played under Lou Anarumo in Cincinnat, so there won’t be a transition period for him at all.
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Colts re-sign TE Mo Alie-Cox (1 year): A Grade
signed on 3/14/2026
The Colts have Tyler Warren now, but re-signing Mo Alie-Cox was crucial because of his important role on the team. Alie-Cox is one of the better blocking tight ends in the NFL. He’s 32 now, so he could regress soon, but Alie-Cox was signed to a 1-year deal, so it’s not like the Colts are taking on any risk like some of the other teams that have signed blocking tight ends to massive contracts.
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Colts sign DE Micheal Clemons (3 years, $17.5 million): C- Grade
signed on 3/11/2026
Micheal Clemons – yes, that’s the correct spelling of his first name – has been a pretty pedestrian player for the Jets. He can get a bit of pressure on the quarterback, and he’s not a complete liability against the run, but he’s not strong in any one category. I didn’t think Clemons would get this sort of money, so the Colts are needlessly overpaying him for some reason.
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Colts re-sign QB Daniel Jones (2 years, $88 million): B Grade
signed on 3/11/2026
This looks like a completely absurd contract, but it’s a tough grade, mostly because we don’t know how healthy Daniel Jones will be to start the season.
Given the way Jones played last year, he definitely deserves to be paid at this rate. Jones was performing on an MVP level, leading what looked like the best team in the NFL on a potential Super Bowl run. He was great until he fractured his fibula and then tore his Achilles. However, the torn Achilles can’t be easily dismissed. We’ve recently seen two quarterbacks – Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins – perform miserably after tearing their Achilles. Granted, they were much older than Jones is right now, but Jones relies much more on his scrambling than Rodgers and Cousins, so that aspect of his game could be compromised in 2026.
In the end, I’m fine enough with this contract to give it a “B.” It certainly can’t be graded higher because there’s a chance Jones will struggle mightily this upcoming season. However, the upside to this deal is high, and given that the contract is “just” for two years, it’s not like it’s the riskiest transaction we’ve ever seen.
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Colts sign DE Arden Key (2 years, $20 million): B Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
The Colts overpaid for Alec Pierce earlier in the day. This is a more reasonable signing, as Indianapolis bolstered its pass rush with a former rival.
Arden Key has logged 16.5 sacks over the past three years. He’s not a great edge rusher by any means, but he’s a quality rotational player who will help Indianapolis attempt to vanquish Trevor Lawrence and C.J. Stroud. Key was signed to reasonable terms, making this a “B” grade type of signing.
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Colts re-sign WR Alec Pierce (4 years, $116 million): C- Grade
signed on 3/9/2026
Our first signing of the tampering period was the Colts retaining Alec Pierce to an absurd deal. A year ago, I never would have imagined that Alec Pierce would be getting $114 million because he was just an inconsistent deep threat, yet here we are.
Pierce had his best season at the right time, hence the mega contract. However, Pierce’s big year included just two 100-yard games, so it’s very fair to be skeptical about this deal, which the Colts could easily regret down the road.
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