DT Denico Autry

While it’s not totally possible both Autry and Hunt get cut this off-season, one could go, and it could really be either. Autry was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2018 after having a nine-sack season, but his play really disappointed in 2019 with only 3.5 sacks.

While Ballard did mention the defensive line needs improvement, he specified they need more from the three-technique position, which is where Autry plays. Indianapolis could draft or sign a player in free agency and let Autry go before 2020.

Autry signed a three-year, $17.8 million contract in 2018, and he’s now in the final year of that contract. Luckily for the Colts, it would cost them nothing to release Autry, plus they would save almost $6 million in cap space.

The chances are closer that Autry isn’t cut but if they feel they need to go in another direction given his age and recent lack of production, it isn’t something to be dismissed out of hand.