Colts updated safety depth chart after latest free agent signing

The Indianapolis Colts made another free agent addition at safety, signing Nasir Adderley. He is now the third free agent signing at the safety position made by the Colts this offseason.

Adderley hasn't played since the 2022 season, after retiring during the 2023 offseason. He was a second-round pick out of Delaware by the LA Chargers in the 2019 NFL draft. In Years 2 through 4, Adderley appeared in 46 games, making 44 starts.

For his career, he allowed a completion rate of 69% when targeted, surrendering 11.7 yards per catch with three interceptions and nine pass breakups, according to PFF. He made 226 of his 265 tackle attempts.

So with Addrely in the mix now, where does he fit, and what does the Colts' safety depth chart look like?

Addreley adds to the depth and hopefully increases competition, but he likely isn't going to be a roster lock either after being away from the game for several seasons. Most of his career snaps have come at free safety, making him a potential backup to Cam Bynum -- if he makes the roster.

Competing for the starting strong safety role next to Bynum will likely be Jonathan Owens, Juanyeh Thomas, and Hunter Wohler. Whether any one of those players can secure the starting role and provide a consistent presence is unknown, but with a few players competing for those snaps, the Colts are at least giving themselves options.

Given that uncertainty still exists, adding to the safety position in the NFL draft should still be in play for the Colts -- although doing so may no longer be a must either, considering that the depth chart is full right now.

Colts updated safety depth chart after Nasir Adderley signing

• Cam Bynum
• Jonathan Owens
• Juanyeh Thomas
• Hunter Wohler
• Daniel Scott
• Nasir Adderley
• Reuben Lowery III
• Trey Washington
• Ben Nikkel

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts roster: Safety depth chart after signing Nasir Adderley