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Colts announce slew of roster moves, including reunion with veteran safety

The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of defensive end Viliami Fehoko Jr., safety George Odum, wide receiver Eli Pancol, and defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the practice squad, while also releasing defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, tight end Maximilian Mang, and cornerback Troy Pride Jr. in corresponding roster moves. It was reported yesterday by CBS Sports’ […]

24 days ago | 0 reads

Colts Reacts Survey Week 12

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. Please take our survey

24 days ago | 0 reads

Michael Pittman Jr. on Alec Pierce: “The price keeps going up.”

Unsung hero, underappreciated, unexpectedly fast — these are just a few words that aptly describe Indianapolis Colts’ wide receiver Alec Pierce. Being known for his blazing speed is one thing, and being regarded as a ‘deep threat’ in the NFL is equal parts complimentary as it is derogatory, except somehow, they go hand in hand; […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

Sauce Gardner is looking forward to ‘putting on a clinic’ alongside Charvarius Ward

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts, specifically their defense, underwent an overnight transformation with one phone call. After months of inconsistent play in the passing game on defense, Colts general manager Chris Ballard secured the biggest move of his tenure by trading two first-round picks and second-year WR AD Mitchell to the New York Jets […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

Colts injury update: Status quo still remains same for key players—for now

According to Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, he didn’t have a specific injury update for a pair of veterans, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion), as well as for quarterback Anthony Richardson (orbital fracture) on Monday (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): All three players are currently on injured reserve, but […]

25 days ago | 0 reads

The Broncos beating the Chiefs might turn out to be good news for the Colts

If an Indianapolis Colts’ fan watched the Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs, they may have found themselves rooting for the Chiefs. That makes total sense. A loss by the Broncos would have helped the Colts maintain pace in the AFC and stay in second behind the Patriots. Although the Colts didn’t get a […]

26 days ago | 1 read

Report: D-line depleted Colts expected to sign ex-Ravens veteran DT to practice squad

According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Indianapolis Colts are signing former Baltimore Ravens veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley to their practice squad: With All-Pro stalwart DeForest Buckner out at least until Week 15 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on injured reserve, the Colts could eventually be activating some veteran interior defensive line […]

26 days ago | 1 read

Did the Colts lose the bye week?

The Indianapolis Colts did not play in the NFL’s Week 11 slate, but they still took a loss of sorts. Although Indy’s commercial break from regularly scheduled programming allowed them to reset both mentally and phyiscally, they had to sit back and watch the rest of the league fight for playoff seeding. As a result, […]

26 days ago | 0 reads

Colts-Chiefs opening odds: Colts have another shot at statement win

The Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs have been running in different NFL social circles over the last seven or so years. The Chiefs have made many deep playoff runs and hoisted three Lombardi trophies over that time. Meanwhile, the Colts have been treading water and searching for an identity. Just like all pendulums, this […]

26 days ago | 0 reads

AFC Playoff Picture: Colts fall from first to third on Week 11 bye

The Indianapolis Colts are on the bye in Week 11, and while they entered it in first place in the AFC, they have dropped not one but two slots in the playoff picture. The New England Patriots became the first nine-win team in the NFL on Thursday night, defeating the New York Jets, and taking […]

26 days ago | 0 reads

What’s not to love about Colts’ Tyler Warren?

Shh…Don’t tell anyone, but Tyler Warren might be my favorite Colts player. Yes, Jonathan Taylor is stealing the headlines right now. Stealing…? Ok, not stealing, but you get the idea. All the talk is about Taylor and well deserved. He is ripping off huge runs, breaking franchise records, and carrying this team at times. The […]

29 days ago | 1 read

Vote: are the Colts on the rise?

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. Heading into Week 11, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

30 days ago | 2 reads

Tyler Warren: All Pro Fullback?

When the Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the Colts drafting Tyler Warren 15th overall in the 2025 draft, he did so with the usual customary addition of “insert position, insert university” that he does with all picks. The words “Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State” caused a thunderous roar of approval from both Colts fans watching […]

30 days ago | 0 reads

Week 10 Colts Film Breakdown: Big Time Win in Berlin

International games can be the best or the worst—depending on the outcome of the game. If you win, there’s nothing like that flight back home. If you lose? It is MISERABLE. Luckily, the Colts under Shane Steichen have not had to experience that. I’ve said it before, but the NFL is a week to week […]

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Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren earn weekly PFF honors after BIG Berlin outings

According to PFF, both Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and rookie tight end Tyler Warren were named to their ‘Week 10 Team of the Week’: Offense In particular, Taylor was named ‘PFF Offensive Player of the Week,’ which seems incredibly hard to disagree with given his insane outing overseas: Offensive Player of the Week: […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

What could Colts QB Daniel Jones next contract look like?

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (subscription), Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is projected to be in line for a lucrative multi-year contract extension—to the tune of $100 million: Daniel Jones, QB Current team: Indianapolis Colts2025 salary: $14 millionAge entering 2026 season: 29 What he brings: Jones has elevated his level of play and poise under coach Shane Steichen in […]

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Colts’ Week 10 QB Analysis: Better, not great

Thanks to the nflFastR project, Pro Football Focus and NFL NextGen Stats for the timely sources of data. For those of you new to this, I will publish key QB stats each week judging how well the Colts’ QB performed. Yes, O-Line, receivers, and play-calling impact these numbers but they are primarily QB measures. I will probably modify the […]

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Report: Colts WR Alec Pierce could warrant $20M annually

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce could warrant upwards of $20M/year in a new deal this upcoming offseason: “Teams I’ve talked to anticipate [Alec] Pierce will hit a big number in free agency. They think the $20 million per year threshold isn’t out of the question for him. Pierce is […]

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What should the Colts be focusing on during their bye week?

I asked two weeks ago “What are your expectations for the next 3 games”. 90% were expecting either two wins, or that we would sweep the three games. Due to the klunker in Pittsburgh, we will now have to go to KC and win, if we are going to be correct about our prognostications. We […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Bye Week Rooting Guide

Buckle in Colts fans. We have our first Colts Football-Free Weekend since August. After an 8-2 start to the season, many-a-Colts fan has grown addicted to watching the 2025 squad every Sunday. To sate your cravings for NFL Football during the Bye Week blues, we here at Stampede Blue offer you this handy Guide to […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Colts’ Stock Up/Down: Week 10 vs. Falcons

Stock Up Jonathan Taylor Not like his stock could be any higher, but Taylor continues putting numbers that make him worthy of that MVP award. Almost 300 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns against a really tough front, and instrumental in the Colts getting their 8th win of the season. It is not only that, but […]

about 1 month ago | 2 reads