The Indianapolis Colts could move one from one of their high-priced veterans on the offensive line during the 2023 NFL offseason. The Colts have made center Ryan Kelly available for a trade, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

If the Colts don't trade Ryan Kelly, the offensive lineman could be released, according to the report. Kelly has two seasons left on the four-year, $50 million contract that he signed with Indianapolis ahead of the 2020 season.

Kelly's cap hit of $12.375 million for the 2023 season is the fifth-highest on the Colts' roster. The center has a $14.625 million cap hit for the 2024 campaign.

The Colts made Kelly the No. 18 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He's been a mainstay on Indianapolis' offensive line for the better part of a decade. Kelly made the Pro Bowl each year from 2019-2021. In the 2020 season, the center was a Second-Team All-Pro selection.

Kelly was part of a once-dominant Colts offensive line. The unit took a significant step back in the 2022 season. Only the Denver Broncos gave up more sacks than the Colts. A year after Jonathan Taylor was the NFL rushing champion, Indianapolis ranked 23rd in rushing yards per attempt.

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