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Colts reportedly in contract negotiations with QB Daniel Jones, WR Alec Pierce, but are they progressing?
According to FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, the Indianapolis Colts are reportedly holding ongoing contract negotiations with both pending free agents: starting quarterback Daniel Jones and top wide receiver Alec Pierce—with this year’s free agency period officially kicking off on March 11 at 4 PM EST: With a number of other internal key free agents, including, starting […]
With no first round pick, Sauce Gardner will have to do for the Colts
Chris Ballard loves his picks. The more darts he has to throw at the board, the better in his opinion. In 2026, Ballard is missing his biggest dart after the Indianapolis Colts traded it for Sauce Gardner before last year’s trade deadline. It was a swing for the fences type of move that didn’t pan […]
Could Colts DC Lou Anarumo reunite with ex-Bengals veteran linebacker?
Entering the weekend, the Dallas Cowboys announced that the team released veteran linebacker Logan Wilson, which raises the question of whether the Indianapolis Colts could be interested given his clear familiarity with their defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: Originally a 2020 3rd round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals, the 6,2”, 245 pound linebacker played under […]
Can the Colts trust Daniel Jones?
Daniel Jones was given a golden opportunity to resurrect his career with the Indianapolis Colts. After a failed stint with the New York Giants, of which Jones certainly doesn’t carry all the blame, his career was in flux. Another first round quarterback found himself without a home. It was good to see what Jones had […]
Report: Colts work out ex-Bengals linebacker under DC Lou Anarumo
According to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, the Indianapolis Colts worked out former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Markus Bailey, who was previously coached by their veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: Originally a 2020 7th round pick of the Bengals out of Purdue University, the 6’1”, 235 pound linebacker played under Anarumo from 2020-2023 in Cincinnati. He later joined […]
Position Mastery: Evaluating Tight Ends
Tight end is the position that looks simple on paper and becomes complicated the moment you turn on the film. At a glance, the evaluation process seems similar to wide receiver: can he catch, can he run routes, can he block? In reality, tight ends live in a completely different world. They’re bigger, slower, more […]
Will Colts surprisingly no longer be the NFL’s only Indiana based team?
One of the major sports stories of Thursday was that Indiana lawmakers unanimously approved an Indiana Senate Bill, by a vote of 24-0, for a planned proposal that paves the way for the Chicago Bears to potentially have a brand new domed stadium built near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana. Wolf Lake is roughly 22 […]
Report: Colts reportedly lose defensive coaching staff member to Cardinals
According to CBS Sports Matt Zenitz, Indianapolis Colts defensive quality control coach Brent Jackson is set to join the Arizona Cardinals coaching staff under their new head coach Mike LaFleur: Having joined the Colts in May of 2022, Jackson just finished his 4th season as Indianapolis’ defensive quality control—after previously working as a graduate assistant […]
How Alec Pierce turned into the NFL’s Hottest Free Agent Target
Alec Pierce is heading into the offseason as one of the Colts most coveted free agents. Similar to how Michael Pittman was after 2023, locking up Pierce will provide some necessary certainty to a position group that has never had a cornerstone player. Two years ago— that might not have been the sentiment. Pierce was […]
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 […]
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