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Colts, Brackett Come to Terms
Mar 5th
In a move that surprised no one, Gary Brackett will remain an Indianapolis Colt. Despite passing this morning’s 12:01 deadline, the unrestricted free agent agreed to a five-year deal. The contract will pay Brackett $33 million, including a signing bonus of $12 million. The deal makes Brackett one of the highest paid players at his position in the NFL.
The signing bucks a long-time trend by the Colts’ front office to let talented linebackers walk. In the past, players such as Cato June, Mike Peterson, and David Thornton have all been allowed to pursue free agency. However, while talented, those players never held the distinction of being defensive captain – a title that Brackett has held since the 2007 season.
Staying up-to-date with the latest, the Colts now have just one unrestricted free agent in K Matt Stover, who is expected to retire. Of their restricted free agents, safeties Melvin Bullitt and Antonie Bethea, along with LT Charlie Johnson, DT Antonio “Mookie” Johnson, and DT Daniel Muir have all been tendered. CB Marlin Jackson, PR T.J. Rushing, and the remaining restricted free agents were not given offers by the Colts and will become unrestricted free agents.
Bill Polian speaks on re-signing Gary Brackett
Feb 10th
There are a host of players that will become a free agent in one form or another as we begin this offseason, and no one is as important as Colts middle linebacker Gary Brackett.
Gary Brackett is the unquestioned leader of the Colts defense. He plays with passion, he plays with tenacity, and he plays with heart. Everything he has accomplished in his career has been earned through hard work and perseverence, so it’s no surprise that Bill Polian – the man responsible for signing Brackett as an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers — speaks highly of him and regards his re-signing an utmost priority.
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