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2019 Oakland Raiders Opponent Preview: Indianapolis Colts

By Brad Weiss

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 30: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 30: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 12: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts tosses the ball after being sacked by Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – JANUARY 12: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts tosses the ball after being sacked by Justin Houston #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

Key Additions and Losses

The Indianapolis Colts came out of nowhere to once again establish themselves as a threat in the AFC, and they did a nice job adding talent this offseason. With a lot of money to spend entering free agency, the Colts may not have gotten huge names, but they got players they need to round out the roster.

Their additions will certainly help the defense, as they signed former Chiefs star Justin Houston to man one of their linebacker spots. During the 2019 NFL Draft, they added a strong linebacker as well in Ben Banogu, and bolster their secondary with cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, as both Banogu and Ya-Sin were two of their three second round picks.

Also in the second round, Indy added Ohio State wideout Parris Campbell, who was one of the fastest players in the draft. In free agency, the Colts brought in Devin Funchess from the Colts, giving Luck another solid veteran weapon in the passing game.

Outside of wide receiver Ryan Grant and Dontrelle Inman, this roster looks to be in tact, which could spell trouble for the rest of the AFC South. There is no reason why this team cannot fight to be one of the top seeds in the AFC this season.

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