Ballard cautioned he wouldn't make moves out of desperation, but his track record does include a few aggressive moves.

The Indianapolis Colts need to upgrade at almost every position, finding new starters who can take the Colts to the next level.

After finishing 9-8 in 2023 and narrowly missing out on the playoffs following a Week 18 loss to Houston, outside of the draft, Ballard barely added to the roster. The only outside additions made were Joe Flacco and Raekwon Davis–a backup quarterback and a rotational defensive tackle.