INDIANAPOLIS -- The first, second and even third waves of NFL free agency have come and gone. There will continue to be signings in the coming days. But none will likely bring big headlines.
The lack of movement by the Indianapolis Colts isn't a surprise. Their major outside signings were receiver Devin Funchess and defensive end Justin Houston. They still have $58.2 million in salary-cap space.
One of the reasons for the Colts' frugality -- which general manager Chris Ballard said was a priority two months ago -- is that some of their core players are coming to the end of their contracts, which means the Colts will have to spend to be able to retain them.