Occasionally in each NFL offseason, there comes news that — if not shocking — reveals how much certain, previously-underrated players mean to organizations. Such was the case with Indianapolis Colts MLB Gary Brackett late this past week.
The Colts didn’t tag Brackett this past week. Instead, they opted to do something a bit less salary cap-costly, a lot more expensive in real money and decidedly more permament.
Brackett likely won’t be leaving Indianapolis.
Instead, according to Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay, he’ll be staying and playing for an extended long-term contract that will make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid linebackers.
The Colts are willing to make a financial commitment to Brackett that “will be competitive with some of the top-notch guys at his position,” Irsay told the Indianapolis Star on Friday.
