Colts rank last in salary cap spending at linebacker in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts allocated $9.146 million to the linebacker position this season, the lowest in the NFL. This amount represents just 3.03% of the team's total salary cap of $301.2 million. The Colts made significant changes during the offseason, losing Zaire Franklin and Germaine Pratt and signing Akeem Davis-Gaither to a one-year deal. Rookies CJ Allen, Bryce Boettcher, and Jaylon Carlies have cap hits below $1.7 million as they enter the season. The team's approach has raised questions about their strategic spending in this area.
- •Colts spend $9.146 million on linebackers in 2026.
- •Team ranks last in NFL linebacker salary cap spending.
- •Akeem Davis-Gaither signed to a one-year deal.
- •Zaire Franklin and Germaine Pratt are no longer with the team.
- •Rookies on low cap hits supplement the linebacker group.
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Colts last in salary cap spending at linebacker in 2026
"After reshaping the linebacker room, the Colts rank last in salary cap spending at this position in 2026.
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