The Indianapolis Colts believe they have their starting quarterback in Carson Wentz after trading two draft picks to acquire him from the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, it is time to find a suitable backup in free agency.
While Jacob Eason is still on the roster, the Colts aren’t quite sure what they have in him. Due to a lack of preseason, general manager Chris Ballard has stated they aren’t yet comfortable making him the backup outright this offseason.
Eason could certainly work his way into that role during the preseason, but the Colts are likely to going to need to bring in a veteran face to work behind Wentz for the time being.
The Colts are likely going to have to look on the cheap side, which doesn’t give many appealing options. Here are six players the Colts could sign in free agency to back up their new quarterback in Wentz: