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According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts ascending 2nd-year offensive tackle Jalen Travis has been named the team’s ‘early 2026 breakout candidate’: Indianapolis Colts: T Jalen Travis Travis, a rookie fourth-round pick, didn’t see significant action until the Colts’ final five games this season. As he filled in for the team’s injured starting tackles, Travis showed he could […]
From Stampede Blue | 9 days ago | 3 reads
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have been riding the quarterback carousel ever since Chris Ballard took over as the franchise’s general manager back in 2017. Seemingly, everything has been tried at this point. All possible darts have been unleashed upon the fabled dartboard, resulting in an evil cornucopia filled with failed experiments in the […]
From Stampede Blue | 9 days ago | 1 read
According to SNYTV’s Connor Hughes, former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is in ‘progressing’ talks to become the New York Jets next offensive coordinator on 2nd-year head coach Aaron Glenn’s revamped coaching staff: The 64-year-old Reich just served as Stanford’s interim head coach last year, and is now currently a senior advisor for the […]
From Stampede Blue | 10 days ago | 1 read
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, recently retired (again) Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has withdrawn from the Buffalo Bills head coaching opening after interviewing entering this past weekend: Despite having no prior collegiate or pro coaching experience, the 44-year-old Rivers surprisingly received a head coaching interview for Buffalo late last week, as the longtime […]
From Stampede Blue | 10 days ago | 0 reads
The San Francisco 49ers had a ton of starters hit the open market in free agency last offseason and found lucrative deals elsewhere. Aaron Banks got a four-year, $77 million deal with the Green Bay Packers. Charvarius Ward got three years and $54 million with the Indianapolis Colts. Javon Hargrave became a crucial piece for […]
From Niners Nation | 10 days ago | 3 reads
Philip Rivers is no longer in the mix for the Buffalo Bills’ head-coaching vacancy. Phillip Rivers Pulls Out of Bills Coaching Search According to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo ( via X ), Rivers has withdrawn his name from consideration just days after interviewing with the Bills, who fired Sean McDermott following a 33-30 divisional-round loss to the Denver Broncos. The former Chargers and Colts quarterback, now 44, intrigued Buffalo as a high-upside, outside-the-box candidate — but ult...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 10 days ago | 1 read
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have been looking for their Nyheim Hines replacement alongside star back Jonathan Taylor since they did right by Hines and traded him to a contender — Hines’s wishes — back at the 2023 NFL Trade Deadline. Despite Taylor being one of the best pure rushers in the league, his […]
From Stampede Blue | 10 days ago | 1 read
On Monday morning, multiple NFL insiders reported that former Chargers quarterback Phillips Rivers has pulled out of consideration for the Bills’ head coach search after interviewing with the team this past week. Rivers came out of retirement this season to join the Colts and help them make a late playoff push, the Indy went 0-3 […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 10 days ago | 2 reads
Armed with $34.5M of projected cap space, but with no first round pick, the 2026 Indianapolis Colts have some work to do following another disappointing late season collapse that saw them fall short of the playoffs yet again. One of the biggest current deficiencies facing the Colts this offseason is their consistent lack of outside […]
From Stampede Blue | 11 days ago | 3 reads
The 2025 season is firmly in the rearview mirror for the Indianapolis Colts and plans for 2026 are underway. We know a few things heading into the season such as who will be the general manager and coach, but there are more questions than answers at this time. That may sound fairly innocuous, but it […]
From Stampede Blue | 12 days ago | 2 reads
In what has got to be one of the most surprising news breaks in this year’s coaching carousel cycle, the Buffalo Bills are reportedly interviewing former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers for their head coach vacancy. Rivers came out of retirement this season to help Indianapolis make a late push for a playoff spot […]
From Bolts From The Blue | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The Bills have been very interested in the 2025 Colts, opting to look for a replacement for the recently ousted Sean McDermott with a pair of candidates from the Colts coaching staff and roster. While Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo is no surprise candidate with his long history as Defensive Coordinator with the Bengals and Colts, […]
From Stampede Blue | 13 days ago | 1 read
I do not know about the rest of you, but finding a rooting interest among the final four teams that are still remaining, is difficult at best for me. Usually, once the Colts are out of it, my focus turns to who I am rooting against. This is often determined by who my friend’s teams […]
From Stampede Blue | 13 days ago | 1 read
Curt Cignetti almost didn’t take Indiana job? D’Angelo Ponds declares for Draft! Colts place 3 in Top 100!
From KentSterling.com | 14 days ago | 5 reads
Indianapolis, IN — The one position (group) that longtime Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has remained consistently strong at has been that of the offensive line. It admittedly may be too early to tell, but rookie tackle Jalen Travis appears to be Ballard’s latest hit from across the offensive line. Drafted in the fourth […]
From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 0 reads
Cignetti free beer for life! Hoover vs. Mendoza! Colts Anarumo to talk to Bills! Should Pacers deal Mathurin?
From KentSterling.com | 15 days ago | 3 reads
On Wednesday, the PFWA announced that Indianapolis Colts first-year tight end was named to their 2025 All-Rookie Team: It’s the latest league debut honor for the Colts prized 23-year-old tight end, who was also recently named to this year’s Pro Bowl games as well. Having been selected by the Colts with the 14th overall pick […]
From Stampede Blue | 15 days ago | 0 reads
The Buffalo Bills are reaching out to potential head coaching candidates, and while most seem to be offensive-minded coaches, the team reportedly will interview at least one veteran coach with a defensive background. Reports have leaked that the Bills have requested an interview with Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for their head coaching position. […]
From Buffalo Rumblings | 15 days ago | 3 reads
The Buffalo Bills have reached out to the Indianapolis Colts with intentions to request an interview with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as the franchise begins a search to fill its head coaching vacancy, per sources. In the wake of another heartbreaking playoff loss, Bills ownership made it clear they are ready to turn the chapter. The […]
From Stampede Blue | 15 days ago | 2 reads
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, one NFL executive made a surprising prediction regarding the 2026 Indianapolis Colts. Namely, that the Colts will win the division for the first time since 2014: “But they showed a proof of concept with what they had through 10 games,” an AFC executive said via Fowler. “They had Daniel Jones […]
From Stampede Blue | 15 days ago | 0 reads
Not to beat an increasingly dead horse here, but the Indianapolis Colts have not made the playoffs since 2020 (the COVID-19 year), and have not won the division since 2014. The organizational leader largely responsible for overseeing the football operations of the organization, general manager Chris Ballard, and his inability to achieve meaningful consistent success […]
From Stampede Blue | 16 days ago | 1 read
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is listed among their ‘15 trade candidates ahead of the 2026 offseason’: QB Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts The Colts’ path to contention was rapidly dashed midseason, especially after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in Week 14. Now, Indianapolis has several major questions ahead — including what to do with Richardson. The former […]
From Stampede Blue | 16 days ago | 0 reads
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts have at times been starving for adequate cornerback play throughout the 2020s decade. With constant turnover at the position, and especially at boundary corner, only longtime Colt Kenny Moore II has remained a consistent, productive piece to said puzzle — and the Colts may have drafted his successor in […]
From Stampede Blue | 16 days ago | 1 read
Indiana sports has been on an absolute tear recently. The Crossroads of America has been the sports capital recently. Known for hosting big sporting events, Indiana teams have been the stars. With a great postseason run comes the chance for postseason disappointment. Look no further than the golden era of Indianapolis Colts football. The highs […]
From Stampede Blue | 16 days ago | 0 reads
Chris Ballard’s final press conference of the 2025 season looms large in the minds of fans and journalist’s alike, with one quote embodying what they can expect in the 2026 offseason: “We gotta get younger and faster on the defensive side.” Thus the priority is clear, get the Colts Defense up to snuff with an […]
From Stampede Blue | 17 days ago | 3 reads