Indianapolis Colts safety Rolan Milligan signed his exclusive rights free agent tender, the team announced Saturday.
Being an exclusive rights free agent, Milligan had now negotiating power. Because the team applied the tender to him this offseason, he could sign the one-year deal or sit out the 2020 season—unless the Colts rescinded the tender.
The ERFA tender is worth $675,000 but it isn’t guaranteed. So if the Colts wind up cutting him down the road in training camp or the preseason, Milligan isn’t owed any money.
Milligan didn’t hold a major role for the Colts in 2019. He was used sparingly as a depth safety, working mostly in the slot when on defense. He saw more snaps on special teams in 2019 than he did on the defensive side of the ball.
With Khari Willis and Malik Hooker starting, Milligan and George Odum will be the depth pieces until the Colts add another body to the room.
The Colts are also awaiting the official signing of wide receiver Daurice Fountain, who also was a tendered exclusive rights free agent.