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Jonathan Taylor wants to finish his career with the Colts, but it takes two to tango
Jonathan Taylor is entering the last year of his deal. If you remember, that was a three-year extension worth $42 million. If you also remember (because who could forget?) negotiations quickly devolved into one of the more dramatic offseasons for the Indianapolis Colts. That’s saying something because there have been some doozies. This time will […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2024 draft class
With the 2017 through 2023 classes already reviewed, the next stop in the Chris Ballard draft review series is 2024. This one needs to be handled a little differently because it is still early. For the older classes, enough time has passed to make firmer judgments. With this group, the players are only two years […]
Two Colts competing for starting jobs weigh in on their current preparation and mindsets
On Tuesday, two Indianapolis Colts players, both of whom are vying for different starting jobs on opposite sides of the football, weighed in on their newfound opportunities and the ongoing positional competitions. Each of the competing players has had a different pro career path that’s led to the Colts. Specifically, Ashton Dulin, who was signed […]
Colts place backup safety on reserve/retired list
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Tuesday that the team has placed backup safety Reuben Lowery III on the Reserve/Retired list, meaning he’s elected to not continue his professional football playing career at this time. After being claimed by the Colts off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens last year around mid-October, Lowery did not appear in […]
Colts Shane Steichen provides update on four key players as veteran minicamp kicks off
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen provided an important update regarding the status of four key players, as the team’s veteran minicamp kicked off on Tuesday (via FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell): Tuesday is the first of the Colts’ 3-day mandatory veteran minicamp, which includes both veterans and rookies, and will conclude on Thursday, June 11th, and […]
The Colts’ chances of having NFL company in Indiana are growing
California, New York, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas are all proud owners of multiple NFL franchises. Those make sense. A quick and easy way to determine size is to glance at an electoral map. As some of the biggest Election Day prizes, it makes sense they might garner two or more NFL franchises, but when […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2023 draft class
With the 2017 through 2022 classes already reviewed, the next stop in the Chris Ballard draft review series is 2023. This one is difficult to evaluate because it is still fairly recent, but enough time has passed to start making some firm judgments. Unfortunately for the Colts, most of those judgments are not flattering. This […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts Cs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
Could the Colts really bench Daniel Jones?
Anything is possible. Let’s get that out of the way. Daniel Jones isn’t the second coming of Peyton Manning. Let’s get that out of the way too. With that said, a recent take on Bleacher Report has Jones listed as one of eight quarterbacks most likely to be benched in 2026. This isn’t to say […]
How many games will the Colts give Lou Anarumo to produce a better product?
It is no secret that the Colts brass and staff are entering a make or break season. You can only ramp up the sense of urgency so much or so often? It has been pointed out that the first five games on the schedule come with some challenges. The Colts play host to the Ravens […]
What to make of Daniel Jones in 2026? + The future of the Colts QB situation
The Colts were presented with a challenging decision in regards to Daniel Jones’ contract in 2026. On the surface signing him back was a no-brainer. He led the Colts to one of the most prolific offensive starts we’ve seen in quite some time. He commanded the huddle and was finally someone Shane Steichen felt like […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2022 draft class
With the 2017 through 2021 classes already reviewed, the next stop in the Chris Ballard draft review series is 2022. This was a pretty solid class, especially considering the Colts did not have a first-round pick. The strength of the class is obvious. Alec Pierce developed into a high-level receiver, Bernhard Raimann became a quality […]
Colts training camp battle early preview: Defensive End
The Indianapolis Colts have another starting spot up for grabs, only this time around it’s on the defensive side of the football. Specifically, it’s at the left defensive end spot opposite holdover Laiatu Latu. The Colts saw former first round pick Kwity Paye depart to the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency, and veteran defensive […]
Which Colts rookie are you most excited to see on the field?
A new rookie class always holds some level of excitement. Conventional wisdom says at least several of these players won’t work out and some could even be cut before the season kicks off. Others will rise to the occasion and impress beyond expectations. The overall hope is that the Indianapolis Colts got things right. It […]
Colts made QB roster moves on Monday, but it’s not what some may have anticipated
The Indianapolis Colts made roster moves at quarterback yesterday, except it didn’t involve 4th-year quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who remains on the trade block following his earlier offseason trade request. Rather, Indianapolis announced it signed backup quarterback Easton Stick, while waiving fellow quarterback Seth Henigan in a corresponding roster move. The Colts also signed free […]
Colts announce contracts for two remaining unsigned rookies of 2026 draft class
The Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has reached an agreement with a pair of unsigned rookies: Kentucky offensive guard Jalen Farmer and Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher: This means that the club’s entire 8-man rookie draft class of 2026 has now been safely signed, during the team’s 2nd week of OTAs and before the team’s […]
Colts’ QB Daniel Jones takes another step forward in Achilles recovery during OTAs
On Monday, Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones participated in 7-on-7 drills for the first time in the second week of OTAs—almost six months after tearing his Achilles (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): It marks another step forward in Jones’s ongoing recovery and rehabilitation from the devastating season-ending Achilles injury he suffered during Week 14 of […]
Colts’ Gardner adds his two cents on the blockbuster NFL trade
Playing cornerback in the NFL is tough. It has to be one of the hardest positions because players are alone on an island, and not all of them turn it into “Revis Island” either. Jamming the receiver early and throwing them out of their rhythm are keys to locking down a receiver. Yes, they are […]
Reviewing the Chris Ballard era: The 2021 draft class
With the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 draft classes already reviewed, the next stop in the Chris Ballard draft review series is 2021. This is another class that looks fine on the surface because the Colts did get some useful production, but the longer you sit with it, the more underwhelming it becomes. The Colts […]
Could Colts trade for Cardinals pass rushing edge Josh Sweat?
Arizona Cardinals pass rushing edge Josh Sweat, has been the subject matter of recent trade inquiries by interested NFL suitors, and it begs the questions of whether the Indianapolis Colts could be among those actively pursuing league suitors: The 29-year-old former Super Bowl LIX Champion and NFL Pro Bowler is coming off a 2025 campaign […]
Colts training camp battle early preview: Right Tackle
Coinciding with the positional competition at starting right guard along their offensive line, the Indianapolis Colts also are projected to have a training camp battle at starting right tackle. Now, this competition has changed a bit in the last few weeks from what we once knew, and it may be a lot more anticlimactic than […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts OGs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 compared to 2016, the […]
Daniel Jones is back in action for the Colts, but Week 1 starter is still up for grabs
The “Achilles heel” of Indiana sports is the Achilles heel…literally. Tyrese Haliburton was the first victim claimed in the biggest moment of the Pacers’ existence. While the timing wasn’t as dramatic, Daniel Jones fell the same way. The good news for both is they are back on the mend and hope to be full strength […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts OTs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
Should the Colts trade for Josh Sweat?
The Colts have done a lot this offseason, but the pass rush still feels incomplete. Laiatu Latu gives them one quality starting edge rusher, and the additions of Arden Key, Michael Clemons and Colby Wooden strengthened the rotation. But depth and a true second pass rusher are not the same thing. If the Colts are […]
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