Report: Trent Cole, Colts agree to two-year contract
By Evan Massey
The Indianapolis Colts have officially agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with free agent pass rusher Trent Cole.
One of the biggest issues for the Indianapolis Colts last season was their lack of a pass rush, and it hurt them in a big way against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. It wasn’t just the defense against the Patriots, but it was certainly an issue that needed to be fixed coming into the offseason.
According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Caplan, the Colts have agree to a two-year, $16 million contract with pass rushing specialist Trent Cole.
Per @caplannfl on ESPN, Trent Cole is signing a 2 year $16M deal with the Colts.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) March 10, 2015
Cole was released by the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason, and the Colts showed interest nearly immediately. This is a huge pickup for the Colts, and it will improve their pass rush in 2015. There aren’t many ways that it could get worse, but Cole’s leadership and skill will be a nice addition for Indianapolis.
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At 32 years old, there is some concern from Colts fans about what he can bring to the team in 2015. Age is always a factor in a players production, and the fact that he is in his 30’s is a concern. Indianapolis has been a very young all-around team over the past few seasons, but mixing in veterans like Cole is a major key for young teams.
It will be very interesting to see what Cole brings to the table for the Colts’ defense, but he should end up being a very nice pickup.
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