As the Indianapolis Colts prepare for free agency, there will be several players linked to them simply because of how much salary cap space they have this offseason.

This means some of the news and rumors surrounding the Colts are likely smokescreens or don’t have that much solidarity behind them. Some are true, but it’s impossible to tell at this point in the offseason.

One of the players who have recently been linked to the Colts in free agency is former Chiefs safety Eric Berry, who is looking to return in 2020 after missing an entire season due to injuries.

NFL Network’s Jim Trotter reported the Colts are having discussions about bringing Berry in to the defense.

Of course, the Colts are having discussions about every player set to hit free agency. They will be evaluating just about every name in the market to see if the fit is there.

The safety position isn’t one that needs a drastic overhaul or a high need for an infusion of talent. With Malik Hooker and Khari Willis leading the way, it isn’t a priority.

But the Colts are still a team that won’t mind adding to a position like that. Berry presents a veteran option and one that would fit well in the locker room, but there is plenty of risk given his recent injury history.

Since the 2017 season, Berry has played in just three games in the NFL because of injuries. He blew out his Achilles in 2017 and missed the first 13 weeks of the 2018 season.

Berry wouldn’t break the bank for the Colts, and they aren’t shy to give out small contracts if a player has upside. There is risk given his injury history, but they might be open to seeing what kind of form he can return to.