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Bold bet on Daniel Jones’ return after breakout seasons from Alec Pierce

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2026 offseason facing a familiar dilemma, trying to sustain a promising core while navigating cap casualties and roster turnover on the fly. The early offseason moves signal the Colts will double down on an offense that powered an 8-2 start last season before they lost their final seven games to […]

Colts free agent safety Nick Cross headed home to DC

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Indianapolis Colts starting safety Nick Cross is signing with the Washington Commanders on a 2-year deal, worth up to $14 million: Originally a 2022 3rd round pick of the Colts out of Maryland, Cross had become a full-time starter for the Colts over the past two seasons, starting in […]

Washington Commanders Free Agency: Colts S Nick Cross agrees to 2-year deal

The NFL’s legal tampering period started at noon yesterday, and the Washington Commanders have made several moves to bolster their front seven as they continue to retool the defense under new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. There had been minimal moves in the secondary beyond the signing of Amik Robertson, but now the Commanders are reportedly […]

Colts Sign DE Micheal Clemons

The Colts offseason has predominantly revolved around in-house moves, with Daniel Jones’ tag then new contract, Alec Pierce’s new deal, Bernhard Raimann’s restructure for 2026 cap relief, and the Michael Pittman Jr. trade for cap savings being at the forefront. The only outside signing the Colts made prior to the Wednesday, March 11th league new […]

Colts freshly re-signed QB Daniel Jones’ has new contract details emerge

According to multiple league sources, Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who was just re-signed on Wednesday afternoon to a 2-year, $88 million deal, which can be worth up to $100 million, has had some of his specific contract details emerge: While it’s a short-term deal for the Colts, this looks like a big win […]

Initial thoughts on Colts’ first free-agent moves

First wave of free-agency done, and the Colts have moved as many of us expected, which is rather surprising. It usually does not transpire like this, I was especially surprised by the Pittman and Franklin moves because I did not expect them to happen, but here are my hot opinions on what Ballard and Steichen […]

Colts reportedly were in ‘pole position’ for new Ravens edge Trey Hendrickson—after competitive offer

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Indianapolis Colts were recently in ‘pole position’ for Cincinnati Bengals former All-Pro free agent edge Trey Hendrickson before the Baltimore Ravens shockingly ‘backed out’ of trading for Las Vegas Raiders fellow All-Pro edge Maxx Crosby on Tuesday evening—and signed Hendrickson instead on Wednesday morning: While far from a […]

Jets legend Matt Snell passes away at age 84

On Tuesday the Jets announced that Super Bowl III hero Matt Snell has passed away. He was 84 years old. Snell scored the Jets’ only touchdown in their Super Bowl III upset win over the Baltimore Colts, which is widely considered to be one of the most important games in the history of professional football. […]

Colts Re-Sign Daniel Jones

For just the 2nd time in Chris Ballard’s tenure, a starting QB is returning to the Colts in consecutive years. While the Colts did put the transition tag on Jones, that didn’t guarantee his return with other teams able to still negotiate with him and the Colts able to void the tag if unsigned to […]

Colts restructured OT Bernhard Raimann’s contract to create more salary cap space

According to Spotrac, the Indianapolis Colts restructured starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann’s contract, converting $11 million of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus—creating $8.25 million of extra salary cap wiggle room for the 2026 season: Specifically, via Spotrac, in 2026, Raimann will earn a base salary of $2 million and a restructure bonus of […]

It’s time for the Colts to tell Daniel Jones to kick rocks

Just be done with it. Be done with the whole thing. The Indianapolis Colts are negotiating with a delusional person as they attempt to work out a long-term contract with Daniel Jones. We can talk about what is involved in “negotiating” all we want but there has to be a starting level of “reason” involved. […]

Report: Colts And QB Daniel Jones On Verge Of New Deal

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly on the verge of securing their quarterback situation, as the team continues to make progress toward a new contract with Daniel Jones. While negotiations are ongoing, reports from NFL Networks’ Tom Pelissero suggest the deal could be a short-term extension expected to be two years, giving both sides stability while […]

Colts reportedly remain potential dark horse for All-Pro edge Trey Hendrickson

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Indianapolis Colts ‘shouldn’t be ruled out’ regarding ultimately landing prized Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Per Holder’s ESPN colleague, Adam Schefter, no NFL team has been able so far to meet Hendrickson’s hefty contract demands of a projected $30 to $4o million per year, but […]

Colts, free agent QB Daniel Jones reportedly still working toward new multi-year deal

According to Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, the Indianapolis Colts and free agent starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who currently has the transition tag placed on him, are still working towards a multi-year deal: Both sides would benefit from a longer-term deal, but it’s complicated as Jones is still recovering from a late season torn-Achilles and really had […]

Colts veteran starting RT Braden Smith departs to Texans in free agency

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, longtime Indianapolis Colts free agent starting right tackle Braden Smith is signing a 2-year, $25 million deal (featuring $13.5M fully guaranteed) with the Houston Texans: Of course, with the Colts’ current salary cap constraints, and 2nd-year offensive tackle Jalen Travis as a capable replacement, it seemed like a foregone conclusion […]

49ers’ asking price is ‘astronomical’ for Mac Jones, per Dianna Russini

The San Francisco 49ers have the perfect opportunity to trade Mac Jones this offseason. Teams like Arizona, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Indianapolis could all use starting quarterbacks. Free agent options available include Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, and Justin Fields. So it’s no surprise to hear The Athletic’s Dianni Russini tweet that a few […]

Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Pittman trade details revealed

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest moves of the unofficial beginning of the new league year on Monday, trading for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, and subsequently giving him a three-year, $59 million extension. It was reported that the Steelers and Colts exchanged late-round picks as part of the trade, and […]

Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 free agent grades

The Pittsburgh Steelers were very active to kickoff the opening day of legal tampering, the unofficial beginning of the new league year. In total, Pittsburgh made six moves, ranging from re-signings, free agent signings, and trades. In light of those moves, these are my grades for every one of them. CB Asante Samuel Re-signing Samuel […]

Colts Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings

Don’t Sleep on Colts for Hendrickson Colts, QB Daniel Jones Still Negotiating False Alarm On Colts QB Daniel Jones Braden Smith Joins AFC South Rival Colts DE Kwity Paye Signs With Raiders Colts Sign Titans Veteran Edge Arden Key Colts Were Interested In Franklin-Myers Bears Poach Backup DT Neville Gallimore Michael Pittman Jr. Traded to […]

Raiders 2026 free agency: Meet Matt Gay

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran kicker Matt Gay. Let’s get to know Gay: Size: 6-0, 232 pounds. NFL experience: Gay has been in the NFL for even seasons and he has bounced around. He has played for the Buccaneers, Rams, Colts, Commanders and 49ers. The 49ers signed him after he was released. He’s […]