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Imagine if you had done what the Colts did

In unsurprising news, the Indianapolis Colts declined Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option. The former fourth overall pick is set to be an unrestricted free agent next year which marks the final nail in the coffin. With no trade suitors, the Colts are prepared to run out the clock. This is the reality of the situation. The […]

Anonymous NFL execs reportedly weigh in on Colts 2026 NFL Draft class

According to The Athletic’s Mike Sando, anonymous NFL executives recently weighed in on the Indianapolis Colts 2026 draft class, which even without a first round pick, saw the Horseshoe potentially land two immediate defensive starters on ‘Day 2’: “They would not have gotten a Sauce Gardner picking where they were going to pick, whether that […]

Anthony Richardson 5th-Year Option Not Picked Up By Colts

Colts Won’t Pick Up Anthony Richardson Sr.’s Fifth-Year Option The Indianapolis Colts will not pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr.’s rookie contract, a source told Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4. The decision was expected and was made ahead of the NFL’s May 1 deadline. Exercising the option would have guaranteed Richardson $22.483 [...]

Colts decline Anthony Richardson Sr’s fifth-year option

The Colts have officially declined the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson, a move that had felt inevitable for weeks but still marks a significant moment for the franchise. Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida, will now enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026 and […]

Following NFL Draft, trade suitors for Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. may be dwindling

When asked about the status for both veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard recently responded, “Nothing. Nothing yet,” in regards to finding a potential trade that would be worth the franchise’s while. Both players had previously requested a trade out of Indianapolis earlier this […]

Colts need their solid draft to turn into strong production

Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts are getting solid marks for their 2026 draft. They filled immediate needs and bolstered their depth across some weaker areas. They appear to have avoided major reaches and got great value with some of their selections like C.J. Allen, A.J. Haulcy, and Deion Burks to name a few. It […]

Colts should consider signing 49ers free agent WR Jauan Jennings

The Indianapolis Colts still arguably need an outside WR2 upgrade, and one noticeable name still remains unsigned, San Francisco 49ers free agent wideout Jauan Jennings. The 28-year-old wide receiver recently visited the Minnesota Vikings, and while no deal was reached, it seems like only a matter of time before the veteran wideout finds a new […]

Vikings sign Colts backup free agent defensive tackle

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings announced that they signed Indianapolis Colts free agent defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, who was an unrestricted free agent, and will not count toward compensatory draft pick consideration: Originally a 2022 5th round pick of the Colts, the 27-year-old defensive tackle appeared in 51 career games for Indianapolis, recording 41 […]

Tyler Warren Enters Year 2 as Colts’ Offensive Focal Point

Colts TE Tyler Warren Gets A Fantasy Boost Post NFL Draft Tyler Warren is heading into his second NFL season as the undisputed centerpiece of the Indianapolis Colts’ passing game, and the circumstances surrounding him may be more favorable than last year’s numbers suggest. Warren finished his debut season with 76 receptions for 817 yards [...]

Colts projected to gain 2 extra picks in 2027 Draft

The over-month long period of the offseason where signings factor into the compensatory pick formula has came and went. After the April 27th deadline, all signings going forward in the offseason have no bearing on the compensatory picks a team receives. Teams that lose more compensatory Free Agents than they acquire are eligible to receive […]

CJ Allen Gives the Colts Their Green Dot of the Future

The Colts drafted CJ Allen in the second round of the NFL Draft. With a strong desire to get younger and faster on the defensive side of the ball the Colts found a tough, physical MIKE linebacker who can be the green dot of the future. We’ll break down some of the tape, but I […]

Ranking the CSR 2026 NFL Mock Drafts

Now that the actual NFL Draft has come and gone, let’s take one more look back at our predictions for how it would go down. For the purposes of this exercise, a correct draft position prediction for a player (within one spot) is worth one point, a correct team-player combo prediction is worth three points, […]

Colts draft grades Reacts survey results: Grading the full 2026 class

The Indianapolis Colts completed their 8-player rookie class this past extended weekend for the 2026 NFL Draft—and the Horseshoe faithful have weighed in. 51% of Colts fans gave Indianapolis a “B” grade, which seems pretty favorable given that their favorite team didn’t have a first round pick this year. If given the option, I would […]

Without first rounder again, what positions could Colts address in 2027 NFL Draft?

Our friends at SB Nation NFL published their 2027 NFL Mock Draft, and while the Indianapolis Colts also don’t have next year’s first round pick as a result of last year’s trade deadline Sauce Gardner deal, it’s interesting to think about the potential possibilities. For what’s it’s worth, SB Nation’s James Dator projected the New […]