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Colts’ Richardson can look to the Super Bowl for inspiration

Anthony Richardson was the man the Indianapolis Colts tabbed to be their franchise quarterback. He was the third quarterback off the board and was tasked with being the long sought after answer at the game’s most important position for a franchise that had uncharacteristically been unable to fill it with competency. We all know the […]

ESPN projects Colts to re-sign emerging free agent safety

According to ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, he projects the Indianapolis Colts to re-sign free agent safety Nick Cross, who just completed his second season with the franchise as a full-time starting safety: Big prediction for the offseason: The Colts will give a big extension to 25-year-old safety Nick Cross. He did well in my coverage DVOA metric and […]

PFF lists Colts’ AFC South rival as free agent WR Alec Pierce’s ‘top landing spot’

According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts pending free agent wideout Alec Pierce’s ‘top landing spot’ is actually with the Tennessee Titans of all potential suitors—teaming up with 2025 #1 overall pick Cam Ward in the process: That being said, it would be surprising if Indianapolis ultimately lets Pierce, their breakout leading wideout this past season, walk […]

Colts Debating Alec Pierce Franchise Tag

Colts News The Indianapolis Colts could use the franchise tag to retain wide receiver Alec Pierce as he enters unrestricted free agency this offseason. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Pierce represents a “1B option” behind quarterback Daniel Jones in the team’s offseason priorities. Pierce completed a breakout 2025 season with 1,003 receiving yards on 47 […]

How do Colts fare in ESPN’s ‘way-too-early’ 2026 NFL power rankings?

According to multiple ESPN contributors, the Indianapolis Colts come in at 19th overall in ESPN’s 2026 NFL ‘way-too-early’ power rankings right now: 19. Indianapolis Colts Offseason in three words: Running it back The Colts are doubling down after their hot start to 2025, retaining coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard while making plans to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones. Keeping […]

Two Colts’ offseason takeaways from Seahawks winning the Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks are this year’s Super Bowl champions, having bested the New England Patriots, 29-13, on Super Bowl Sunday in rather convincing fashion. It’s not easy to forget that this year’s champs are a defensive juggernaut that the Colts surprisingly took toe-to-toe on the road in Week 15, with a freshly unretired, 44-year-old Philip […]

NFL Insider indicates Colts franchise tagging Alec Pierce remains an outside possibility

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts using the franchise tag on pending free agent wide receiver Alec Piece remains an outside possibility—although presumably not their preferred option, if actually given the choice: “Speaking of the Colts, my sense is their priority will be Daniel Jones, followed by receiver Alec Pierce as a 1B option,” writes […]

As a Colts fan, I’m not sure how much of the Super Bowl I can watch

The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl. That sentence makes my stomach drop. How many times have we heard that line over the last two decades? Nine. That’s how many. After Tom Brady moved on and Bill Belichick traded the NFL out for college, I thought we were done. Unfortunately, that is not […]

Colts’ Reggie Wayne waiting at least another year for arbitrary HoF WR selection process isn’t sensible

While his former teammate Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined into football immortality this summer, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver great Reggie Wayne will be forced to wait at least another year to reach Canton, Ohio, after being named a finalist during all seven years of his initial eligibility. For what it’s worth, Wayne, along with fellow […]

Is it as simple as “Fish or cut bait” for the Colts in free agency?

The Colts have to make a decision on some of their own players in pretty short order. Less than two weeks from now, teams can start designating a player as franchise or transition. The rules say that you can only choose one. The following list from Spotrac, are the major players who are eligible for […]

Former legendary Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri earns Pro Football HoF honors

During Thursday evening, it was announced that former Indianapolis Colts legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 as part of NFL Honors night. During his 2nd year on the ballot, Vinatieri will be headed to Canton, Ohio, along with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, San […]

Daily Prowl: Texas Tech DT Lee Hunter a popular mock pick for Jaguars

Good evening! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Local links Study up before your next trip to the watercooler. Former Jaguars playing in Super Bowl LX (Big Cat Country) Jacksonville’s former 70th overall pick was waived during final roster cuts and claimed by the Colts in […]

Stampede Survey: Predict the Super Bowl LX winner

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. With the Super Bowl just days away, it’s time to get everyone on the record. Who […]

Could Jones do for the Colts what Darnold is doing for the Seahawks?

Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and fans are set for a bit of a rematch. The collective groan from Indiana residents is deafening as the Patriots find themselves back in the sport’s biggest game. That is the bad part. The potential upside is watching Sam Darnold take the Seahawks to the Super Bowl and […]

Jets are hiring Frank Reich as offensive coordinator

The Jets have found Tanner Engstrand’s replacement as offensive coordinator. Long-time NFL coach Frank Reich will take the role per Adam Schefter. Reich served as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2018 through 2022 and the Carolina Panthers in 2023. He most recently spent the year as interim head coach at Stanford University […]

Need for Speed: NFL.com says Colts’ stalling edge rush needs offseason upgrade

According to NFL.com, the one roster move that the Indianapolis Colts should make this offseason is injecting much needed speed to their outside pass rush, which has routinely lacked juice opposite rising third-year defensive end Laiatu Latu: Indianapolis Colts Entering this early offseason, the Colts pass rushing deficiencies have already been well documented. Specifically: As […]

Former Colts veteran defensive coordinator reportedly resurfaces with AFC South rival

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley has been hired as the Tennessee Titans new defensive coordinator under recently hired head coach Robert Saleh: The 59-year-old Bradley reunites with Saleh, who returned as the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator last season and worked alongside Bradley, formerly the 49ers assistant head […]

Colts Likely To Cut WR Michael Pittman Jr. Due To Contract

Colts News Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. faces an uncertain future as financial pressures mount against his return in 2026. Given limited cap flexibility and competing priorities, Pittman could be cut loose.  Pittman carries a $29 million salary cap hit for 2026 under the three-year extension he signed in March 2024. The Colts […]