Colts Sign Safety Juanyeh Thomas, Shake Up Position

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The Indianapolis Colts shook up their safety position this week.

They allowed Nick Cross to sign a solid deal with the Washington commanders, then quickly

added Wanye Thomas.

He's a former undrafted free agent who spent three years with the Dallas Cowboys, starting

just four games there.

It caught many off guard that the Colts let Cross walk.

They had traded up to draft him years ago and put real work into his growth, but he left

for a steal of a contract.

The team clearly feels good about their overall safety depth, and views Thomas as a smart,

low-cost bet with room to grow.

Reactions have been split among fans and scouts.

Some are stunned by losing a homegrown talent so cheaply, but there's faith in the Colts'

defensive back coaches to get it right.

Safety scouting is tricky anyway, since games often don't test them much.

Thomas brings real fire on tape, with sharp angles and a play to the whistle style, even

in tough defenses.

The Colts like his movement skills and toughness as a fresh start in their scheme.

Right now, as of March 18th, Thomas figures as the top guy to start alongside a key partner,

but expect a fierce cam battle.

They sign Jonathan Owens too, hope for Hunter Holer to stick and plan more depth by

a lay draft picks or cheat vets.

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