Kenny Golladay rumors: 5 best fits in NFL free agency

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 04: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions tries to get around the tackle of Marcus Williams #43 of the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field on October 04, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. New Orleans won the game 35-29. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 27: Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on December 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

1. Kenny Golladay best free agency fits – Indianapolis Colts

The best fit for Golladay is in Indianapolis, which combines a ready-made contender with oodles of salary cap space. The Colts figure to be linked to every top receiver available this spring and Golladay is no exception.

The need for a big playmaker in Indy was exacerbated in 2020 by the sudden decline of T.Y. Hilton, who looked like he lost at least a step in one of the worst years of his career. Hilton is set for free agency and appears unlikely to return to the Colts, who have a solid mix of young weapons like Parris Campbell and Michael Pittman Jr in the mix.

The Colts can definitely use a guy like Golladay to be the clear no. 1 receiver, allowing the younger guys to develop without the pressure of commanding all the attention for opposing defenses. The lack of quarterback in Indianapolis right now is a concern but the Colts will likely either trade for a new signal caller or draft one to take advantage of a roster that can win the AFC South right now.

The biggest card in Indianapolis’ favor is its salary cap space, which allows them to give a big contract to Golladay and set him up with a chance to win right now. The marriage between the Colts and Golladay appears perfect on paper but depends on which receiver that Indianapolis decides to prioritize on the open market.

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