Indianapolis Colts Have Shown Interest in Marcus Mariota

Some of the biggest trades we'll see this NFL offseason have already occurred, but the show is just getting started.

The Las Vegas Raiders have yet to make a trade of much significance yet, but one could be coming very soon.

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, the Indianapolis Colts have considered making an offer for Las Vegas backup quarterback Marcus Mariota in wake of the team dealing away QB Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders.

Mariota played a much more important role for the Raiders last season, having played in 10 games as opposed to only one the season before.

The former Heisman Trophy winner was used as more of a mobile weapon in the 2021 season, which allowed him to make his first true impact in an offense since leaving the Tennessee Titans in 2019.

The question remains what type of piece Indianapolis envisions Mariota as in its system.

The 2015 No. 2 overall pick was Tennessee's full-time starter for the first four seasons of his NFL career, which included three straight winning seasons.

Perhaps the Colts still see Mariota's capability of successfully leading as a starting quarterback. However, his time in Las Vegas could very well be making the team hesitant to fill its starting role with him.

The free agency legal negotiation period begins on Monday, and Mariota is one of the many players who will be weighing their options this offseason.

There's still evident value in the backup's game. With a long-term contract between the Raiders and quarterback Derek Carr expected to be settled in the near future, Mariota will likely be looking to play elsewhere.

Las Vegas has decent leverage with Mariota, should it choose to put him on the trading block.

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