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Tyler Warren invited to 2026 Pro Bowl Games
Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren capped off his sensational debut season with an invitation to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco. For a Colts offense that was in desperate need of a pass catcher who could provide consistent stability and allow the offense to sustain more drives, Warren blossomed into a […]
2026 Draft: LT Overton Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2-3 Grade LT Overton was a Round 2 player on my initial board and 43rd Overall. This was heavily influenced by his 2024 tape from Summer scouting (and some early 2025 tape) which had LT as a far more consistently disruptive Defensive Linemen as a pass […]
It may not be the Colts but January football is alive and well in Indiana
The NFL divisional round is about to start this weekend. Not to downplay the Wild Card round, but this is when things start getting serious. The stakes are simply higher after some of the not so serious teams have been eliminated. We are left with the big dogs. The Indianapolis Colts aren’t one of those […]
2026 Draft: Dillon Thieneman Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Thieneman has shown a lot of high end play over the course of his college career no matter where he has lined up. That versatility will be valuable to any professional team, with his ability to fit on to a lot of schemes in […]
Colts 2025 Rookie Report: Tyler Warren
Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts are fresh off another disappointing season, but of course, it wasn’t all bad. There were some individual breakout performances from established players, headlined by wide receiver Alec Pierce, while the Colts’ 2025 draft class provided both production for the season and promise for the future. This article kicks off […]
After the bye, the Colts simply said “bye” to winning
I have never really seen anything like it. Given that it has been thirty years since a team started 8-2 and missed the playoffs and I am thirty-seven, it stands to reason why. That is a long time ago, and seven-year-old me wasn’t watching much football. We all know the story at this point, but […]
8 Free Agents the Colts should target
While it is still early to tell who will hit the open market in Free Agency, there are plenty of teams that need to focus on gaining cap space before the League New Year in March. 10 such teams are anywhere from $5.4 million over the cap to to $58.1 million over their allotted cap […]
2026 Draft: CJ Allen Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 1-2 Grade In my initial Big Board Top 100, I gave Allen a Round 1-2 Grade and he was #39 Overall. The consensus is that Allen will likely be taken toward the end of Round 1 or beginning of Round 2. The odds of him reaching […]
Colts sign former CFL standout linebacker Devin Veresuk to reserve/future contract
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that the team has signed ex-CFL linebacker Devein Veresuk, formerly of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a reserve/future contract: The listed 6,’2”, 240 pound linebacker out of Windsor was originally the 2nd overall pick of the 2025 CFL Draft. He recorded 66 tackles, 2.0 sacks, an interception, and 2 forced […]
2026 Draft: Joshua Josephs Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Josephs ranked 50th on my early December Top 100 Big Board with a Round 2 Grade. His speed, explosion, and length is a terrifying combination, and he was able to utilize them for a very high win rate over the last few years. But his […]
2026 Draft: Gabe Jacas Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Gabe Jacas has been a highly productive pass rusher in the Big10 since he entered college, and his final year was a nice culmination of this. His final 4 games he had 21 Pressures for a 22% Pressure Rate, converting them to 6.5 Sacks […]
2026 Draft: R Mason Thomas Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 1-2 Grade Do you like undersized speed rushers with elite athleticism, bend, and a strong array of pass rush moves and counters? Many modern names come to mind with this archetype of pass rusher: Micah Parsons, Nik Bonitto, Haason Reddick, Will McDonald IV, Nolan Smith, Josh […]
The NFL playoffs kicked off leaving Colts fans to wonder what could have been
Wild Card Weekend kicked off in the NFL. As always, there was plenty of drama and intrigue. From the storylines, to the Bears’ dramatic come from behind win, to all of the road teams that found success, the first weekend of the playoffs didn’t disappoint. It was a stress free weekend for someone with a […]
2026 Draft: Trinidad Chambliss Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Chambliss is perhaps the most exciting QB prospect in the 2026 Draft Class outside of the clear cut top 2 of Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore. Like those two, he has led his team to the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals, but has […]
Colts LG Quenton Nelson named 2025 NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro
This past Saturday, the AP announced that Indianapolis Colts stalwart left guard Quenton Nelson was named an NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro—who was the Horseshoe’s lone All-Pro representative this year. It’s the sixth time that Nelson has been named an NFL All-Pro in his future Hall of Fame career—having been named an NFL First-Team All-Pro during 2018-20 […]
Colts 2026 Trade Candidates
Note, this is not advocating for any of these Colts player to be traded, rather that these are players the Colts can trade that can give the Colts cap relief. Due to their remaining contracts there will be limits on to how much draft return most of them can get a return on, but the […]
2026 Draft: Jacob Rodriguez Scouting Report
Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 3-4 Grade In my initial Big Board Top 100, Rodriguez ranked 93rd with a Round 3-4 Grade. Coverage Linebackers are becoming more and more scarce in the NFL, making his skillset all the more coveted. Jacob Rodriguez is the most decorated defender in the 2026 Draft […]
Colts Reacts Survey Results: End of Season Blues
Because of critical injuries down the season’s stretch run, the Indianapolis Colts, once sitting at 8-2 atop the AFC, ended up losing 7 straight games—sliding out of the playoffs for the fifth straight season. In some regards, the franchise’s latest collapse was shocking. However, when you consider that the team lost its starting quarterback, its […]
Indiana football shows the Colts might not be as far away as you think
The 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts ended in disappointing fashion. Let me rephrase that. The 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts ended disastrously as it was engulfed in flames and left everyone with a sick taste in their mouth. Not only did they make unfortunate history as the last team in thirty years to […]
Riley Leonard proves he belongs in the Colts’ long-term plans
Riley Leonard’s performance against the Texans wasn’t just productive — it was revealing. Against one of the best defenses in football, he showed a blend of traits that translate at the NFL level: arm strength to attack tight windows and stretch defenses, confidence to let it rip without hesitation, poise, and the athleticism to extend […]
Once competing to start, Colts have two QBs with contrasting team futures in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard appears as though he already knows his starting quarterback for the 2026 regular season—even if he’s not currently under contract with his club. Further, that quarterback may not even be ready for next year’s opener, although time will tell. Of course, that quarterback referenced by Ballard is […]
Colts’ DeForest Buckner initially appears poised to return for 2026 season
Indianapolis Colts former Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner, who recently had neck surgery, looks like he’s eyeing a return for the 2026 regular season (via his personal Instagram account): On Thursday, Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard also indicated in his end-of-season press conference that, “Buck had surgery it was successful. His […]
Colts GM Chris Ballard aims to inject youth and speed into defense
Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard concluded with his most recent end-of-season press conference around lunchtime, fitting for someone who says they’re hungry to right the ship but whose results suggest otherwise. Making it a decade’s worth of data points as we enter year ten of the Chris Ballard era, there’s little […]
There is a lot to digest with no games to play for the Colts.
I’ll start by saying that it is probably healthier to just forget about last season and move on to how to win next year, but like many of you, I have to view the start of next season in a way that reminds me a lot of last season. The decision to remain status quo […]
Colts QB Anthony Richardson unsurprisingly isn’t projected to receive 5th-year team option
According to NFL.com’s Marc Ross, rather unsurprisingly, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson isn’t projected to receive a 2027 5th-year team option by his current club, being eligible as a member of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft class: Pick 4. Anthony Richardson Indianapolis Colts · QB Exercise the option? No. Indy took a gamble when selecting […]
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