Cross will have an opportunity to earn the starting free safety job this season, according to defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Cross racked up 39 tackles (24 solo), two pass breakups and one interception across 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2023.

Cross will take over as a starting safety with Julian Blackmon (shoulder) on Indianapolis' injured reserve list, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Cross had two tackles while limited to special teams in Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.