While the starting five for the Indianapolis Colts offensive line is as talented as it gets, the depth in the room is an area they are likely looking to improve. In doing so, they have reportedly expressed interesting in retaining interior offensive lineman Josh Andrews.
Mostly working as the backup center behind Pro Bowler Ryan Kelly, Andrews also has experience working at right guard for the Colts. He wasn’t needed as much given that all five starting offensive linemen played over 1,000 snaps during the regular season.
But the Colts are having discussions about bringing Andrews back, per Jim Ayello of Indy Star.
The Colts have expressed an interest in retaining veteran G/C Josh Andrews, according to a league source. Shouldn't be a surprise given their lack of depth at those positions.
Doesn't mean they will re-sign him. But there will be an open dialogue in the coming days/weeks.
— Jim Ayello (@jimayello) March 11, 2020
Andrews is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Colts don’t have much in the way of depth on the offensive line, and they are set to lose Joe Haeg and Le’Raven Clark to free agency as well if they don’t re-sign one or both.
Andrews has experience working with the blocking schemes for the Colts. He worked behind Kelly all during the 2019 season and can be moved to other spots on the interior if need be.
The legal tampering period begins Monday, March 16, and Andrews will officially become a free agent on Wednesday afternoon if he isn’t re-signed.