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Colts safety depth chart after 2 free agent signings: Questions linger
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On Friday afternoon, the Indianapolis Colts made two quick additions at the safety position, signing Jonathan Ownes and Juanyeh Thomas .
Following these two new additions, let's take an updated look at the Colts ' safety depth chart and the state of this position group.
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Here you can find more specifics on Owens and Thomas .
With Nick Cross in Washington, the starting spot next to Cam Bynum is up for grabs. In addition to that, before these additions were made, the Colts were quite short on experience at this position as well.
Safety has been flying under the radar as one of the Colts' more pressing needs.
Colts safety depth chart after two free agent signings
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Cam Bynum
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Juanyeh Thomas
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Daniel Scott
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Reuben Lowrey
What do these signings mean for the Colts at safety?
The depth and overall competition have improved here. Thomas is still just 25 years old and has upside that the Colts will try to unlock. Owens will be entering his eighth NFL season and has made 35 career starts. He brings some needed experience.
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But is either player the answer next to Bynum? That remains to be seen. In Owens and Thomas' respective careers, both have more often been special teams contributors than defensive contributors.
That doesn't mean that can't change, but we just don't know right now. Also of note, both have more often lined up at free safety, and what the Colts need to pair with Bynum is ideally a box safety -- although versatility will be coveted in Lou Anarumo's defense.
Also on the roster is Hunter Wohler. The Colts are bullish on his abilities , and he fits that strong safety role. However, as a former late Day 3 draft pick who missed his entire rookie season with an injury, banking on him stepping into a starting role comes with risks.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: NFL free agency: Evaluating Colts safety position after 2 signings
