The Indianapolis Colts re-signed tight end Mo Alie-Cox to a one-year, $2.2 million deal for the 2025 season, with a base salary of $2.032 million, $1.03 million guaranteed, and a $167,500 signing bonus. His cap hit for the season is $1.422 million. The re-signing of Alie-Cox bolsters the team's tight end unit, particularly in blocking, under coach Shane Steichen's system, though it does not alter their draft plans at the position.
Despite Alie-Cox's return, the Colts continue to prioritize the tight end position in the upcoming NFL draft as a significant need. Should the team part ways with Alie-Cox before the season, they would incur a dead cap hit of $1.97 million. With approximately $23.15 million in available cap space, ranking 18th in the league, the Colts are making strategic moves to manage their financial flexibility, such as releasing Matt Gay to create additional room for roster adjustments.