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It is still hard to believe Chris Ballard has employment with the Colts
When the story broke that Chris Ballard would be returning for his tenth season, I received it with a sense of numbness. It isn’t that deep to trigger a major episode, and it also is something I have simply come to expect. For the last five years, my anticipation was that the Indianapolis Colts would […]
Colts free agent profiles: Alec Pierce
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Alec Pierce with the 53rd overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was widely viewed as a project coming into the NFL, and thankfully, the Colts were patient enough to accommodate such patience required. Fast forward to the end of his rookie contract, and Alec […]
What if the Colts chose door number three?
I won’t lie, this is the 3rd time this week that I have attempted to write an article about the Colts options for free agency. They have included the usual suspects of Jones and Pierce, but so have most pieces that have been written, so I am going to propose something that has less than […]
Four Colts named to PFF’s Top 101 players from 2025 campaign
According to PFF, four Indianapolis Colts players were named to PFF’s Top 101 players from the 2025 campaign including running back Jonathan Taylor (96th), edge Laiatu Latu (85th), center Tanor Bortolini (65th), and offensive guard Quenton Nelson (44th): 96. RB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts Taylor led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18) this season, while […]
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. listed as one of NFL players in need of ‘change of scenery’
According to ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is one the league’s players who could use a ‘change of scenery’ this offseason: Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. Richardson’s early performances with Indianapolis just haven’t made the grade. As a rookie in 2023, he posted a 45.0 QBR in four starts. In 2024, […]
What I would do if I was Chris Ballard for an offseason
Time and time again I have criticized Chris Ballard, so this time I will leave in writing what I would (or at least try to) do if I were in his shoes. A lot more than we know happens behind the scenes, so take this with a grain of salt. Its February 18th, Wednesday. Suddenly […]
Colts free agent profiles: Daniel Jones
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts took a shot on veteran quarterback Daniel Jones after he mutually parted ways with the New York Giants, the team that drafted him 6th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Colts signed Jones to a 1-year, $14M ‘prove-it’ deal, to which he immediately proved it. Originally signed as […]
Trading Anthony Richardson might prove to be difficult for the Colts
Rumors are starting to swirl. It’s that time of year. The start of free agency is still some time away, but it is quickly approaching. The Indianapolis Colts are looking towards free agency, the draft, and how their roster will shake out overall. One of the biggest wild cards is Anthony Richardson. He appears to […]
Inevitable trade request looms as Anthony Richardson is stuck in the crossroads
2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal campaign for the Indianapolis Colts, starting with potential offseason moves over the next two months including dealing their 2023 first round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. The relationship between Richardson and the Colts appears to have reached a point of no return. According to recent reports, the […]
Will the Colts use the franchise tag?
Indianapolis, IN — The franchise tag window officially opened today, February 17th, and is set to close on March 3rd at 4 PM EST. Specifically for players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents, the franchise and/or transition tag(s) are a valuable tool that offers a fully guaranteed one-year deal and serves as a glorified placeholder […]
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell proposes offseason trade involving former Colts leading wideout
According to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, one of the 2026 NFL offseason trades he’d like to see involves the Indianapolis Colts swapping out wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and a 2026 7th round pick for Carolina Panthers wideout Xavier Legette and a 2026 5th round pick: Colts save on the cap, Panthers jump-start their offense Panthers […]
Position Mastery: Wide Receivers
With the draft approaching, this series has been about stripping away hype and getting back to what actually translates on Sundays. Quarterback and running back evaluations get most of the attention, but wide receiver is the position where casual scouting often falls apart the fastest. Too many prospects get labeled as “NFL-ready” because they’re fast, […]
Will Adam Vinatieri be remembered more for the Patriots or Colts?
Adam Vinatieri is headed to the NFL Hall of Fame, and rightfully so. He is arguably, although it’s an easy argument to win, the best kicker to have ever played the game. He played 24 seasons, which is pretty much unheard of unless you are a kicker, and smashed record books. He played 10 years […]
CBS Sports lists Colts as suitor for unretiring? QB Derek Carr
According to CBS Sports John Breech, the Indianapolis Colts are named one of the free agent suitors for potentially unretiring veteran quarterback Derek Carr, who would serve as experienced insurance for presumed re-signed starting quarterback Daniel Jones to start the 2026 campaign: 3. Colts or Chiefs We’re lumping these two teams together for one big […]
PFF names Colts as ‘top landing spot’ for premier free agent pass rusher
According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts are the ‘top landing spot’ for Cincinnati Bengals premier free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson: One doesn’t have to look too hard to see Hendrickson’s connection with members of the Colts defensive coaching staff, as both current Indianapolis veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and new defensive line coach Marion […]
Is Daniel Jones injury-prone?
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts find themselves back at square one, firmly sitting in their reservation-required carousel car that finds them in the offseason without a starting quarterback. At least, that’s sorta the case. For starters, Daniel Jones is all but set to return to Indianapolis and continue repping the number seventeen Colts jersey […]
Report: Colts to hire Arkansas’ Marion Hobby as new defensive line coach
According to CBS Sports Matt Zenitz, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire University of Arkansas’ Marion Hobby as their new defensive line coach, replacing since departed veteran coach Charlie Partridge: The 59-year-old Hobby was set to become Arkansas defensive line coach this upcoming season under their new head coach Ryan Silverfield. Hobby served last […]
What do you expect to be the next news you hear regarding the Colts roster?
The most likely scenario is a minor cut or a futures contract, but what will be the first news out of 56th street that makes you raise an eyebrow or even both eyebrows? There are a few options, including an extension, a re-sign, a restructure, a cut, or maybe a trade. The next official date […]
Colts reportedly lose assistant WR coach Brian Bratton to Stanford
According to FootballScoop.com, Indianapolis Colts offensive quality control and assistant wide receivers coach Brian Bratton will be departing to join Stanford University football as their new wide receivers coach. That initial report has since been confirmed by Colts wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne, who was very sad to see Bratton go on social media: Bratton […]
NFL.com ranks Colts’ 2025 draft class as below average so far
According to NFL.com, the initial returns on the Indianapolis Colts 2025 draft class (ranked #21 here) are below average league-wide, as rather predictably, rookie first round pick Tyler Warren has so far carried their latest class: Rank21Indianapolis Colts Grade: B- Draft picks:Round 1 (No. 14): TE Tyler Warren | 17 games/12 startsRound 2 (No. 45): Edge JT Tuimoloau | 13 games/0 […]
NFL.com ranks QB Daniel Jones ahead of Patrick Mahomes in final 2025 QB rankings
Don’t look now, but Indianapolis Colts pending free agent starting quarterback Daniel Jones was actually ranked just higher at 12th than Kansas City Chiefs’ 3x Super Bowl MVP and 2x NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes (13th) at their position last season. 12. Daniel Jones Indianapolis Colts · Year 7 2025 stats: 13 games | 68.0 pct | 3101 pass […]
ESPN NFL Analyst predicts Colts will make sizable free agency splash
According to ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen, the Indianapolis Colts will make a sizable free agency splash, signing Cincinnati Bengals former All-Pro free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson to boost a stalling edge rush: Make one more big prediction about this offseason or next season. Bowen: Trey Hendrickson will sign with the Colts. General Manager Chris Ballard […]
PFF believes Colts Braden Smith’s ‘top landing spot’ is being back in Indianapolis
According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts veteran starting right tackle Braden Smith’s ‘top landing spot’ is being back with the only NFL franchise he’s ever played for: The 29-year-old veteran right bookend made 13 starts for the Colts this past season before being placed on injured reserve with a concussion and neck injury following Week 14. […]
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 […]
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