There were some big signings on Monday

Jordan Wilkins Color Rush Jersey , but 3 players got a restricted tender placed on them." Free AgencyColts Free AgencyColts tender Matthias Farley, others at second round levelNew,6commentsThere were some big signings on Monday, but 3 players got a restricted tender placed on them.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Colts tender Matthias Farley, others at second round levelTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailAll the buzz in Indianapolis this week will likely surround Chris Ballard’s decision-making in free agency. However, three players who could play important roles for the Colts next season were brought back on team-friendly deals yesterday. Before we get into these three players, a look at restricted free agency and how tenders work:Regarding tenders, the amounts change every year. Here is a look at the projected tender levels in 2019:The compensatory draft picks are a possible disincentive to other teams who would otherwise like to make an offer for a player. If a player receives a second round tender from his current team and receives a contract offer from another, his current team can match the outside offer to keep the player or allow him to leave. If the player leaves, the new team will be owed his new team’s second round draft pick. <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="9HhBRh">G Evan BoehmBoehm was originally signed off the Rams practice squad in October of 2018. He played primarily as Ryan Kelly’s backup until an injury thrust him into the starting lineup for 4 games. He also appeared in jumbo packages https://www.coltsfanshop.com/Henry-Anderson-Jersey , displaying his ability to pull and get to the second level — something Reich’s offense requires. At only 26, Boehm is still relatively young so it makes sense to bring him back to compete for a spot in 2019. 2nd Round Tender, $3.095 million<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="m3UsCb">WR Chester RogersThe Grambling State product had a quiet breakout in 2018, finishing second among the receivers with 53 receptions and 458 yards in 16 games, including 10 starts. His performance improved a bit after free agent acquisition Dontrelle Inman joined the team and started to produce. Like Boehm, it makes sense to tender Rogers. He is only 25 years old, can compete for a spot on the roster and he is a serviceable punt returner (23 punts for 215 yards, a 9.3 yard average in 2018).2nd Round Tender, $3.095 million<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="ilt7kb">S Matthias FarleyPerhaps the most significant signing of the group, Farley was putting together another strong season before he suffered a wrist injury against the Patriots — during what might have been the low point of the Colts season. In four and half games Joe Haeg Jersey , Farley had one start, 17 tackles (10 solo), one interception, one forced fumble and two passes defensed. He has been able have an impact in coverage and as a run defender and helps give the team flexibility anytime a starter goes down in the secondary. 2nd Round Tender, $3.095 million<hr class="p-entry-hr" id="pKik0Z">The Colts also made qualifying offers to exclusive rights free agents WR Marcus Johnson and LS Luke Rhodes. Johnson was just starting to flash his potential when he suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Ballard has complimented his talent and backs it up by making sure he stays in Indianapolis for another year. Keeping Rhodes locks in the special teams unit for 2019 after Adam Vinatieri signed a contract extension earlier in the offseason.For those who are interested, exclusive rights free agents are much less complicated. Ultimately, the team who owns the players rights has the chance to offer a league minimum contract. The player can choose to accept the contract and play for his current team or he can choose to not play in the NFL that season. There was word last weekend that the Colts are weighing whether or not to sign quarterback Chad Kelly to their 90-man roster and one of the data points they’ll consider is his on-field performance.Kelly will be taking part in this weekend’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He was the final pick of the 2017 draft and opened last season with the Broncos, but was released after being arrested for trespassing in October and has been out of football since then.Kelly pleaded guilty to second-degree misdemeanor trespassing earlier this year. A felony charge dismissed as part of the deal and Kelly was placed on probation for a year.Mike Chappell of CBS4 shared the entire roster of players taking part in the minicamp. Kelly will be joined in quarterback work by Phillip Walker, Keller Chryst and Cody Keith. Walker has been on the practice squad the last two years.