Re-signing Anthony Castonzo
Before any of the big stuff happened, the Colts signed Castonzo to a new, two-year deal making him the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL. It is well worth it to secure him for the next two seasons, especially given how much of a concern the offensive line depth is for the Colts.
When the offseason first started and there were talks of Castonzo retiring, his return was the top priority. It didn’ matter what the Colts did at quarterback. It didn’t matter what the three-technique looked liked. Getting their consistently productive left tackle to return was priority No. 1. Fortunately, Castonzo wanted to return and even gave the Colts an extra year to find their next left tackle.
The Castonzo deal is great for both sides. He gets rewarded for his fine play while the Colts get an elite left tackle and some time to find his successor.
Grade: A+