Getty New Indianapolis Colt defender AJ Haulcy
The Indianapolis Colts had a gap in the defense after starting safety Nick Cross left to sign with the Washington Commanders. While the team addressed the position in free agency by signing Jonathan Owens and Juanyeh Thomas, the Colts believed they needed more depth.
On Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, Indy selected LSU safety AJ Haulcy with the 78th overall pick to bolster the safety room. Colts general manager Chris Ballard called Haulcy a physical defender who can force turnovers and believes he will be a good addition
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