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It’s time to make Quenton Nelson a Colt for life
There are a lot of decisions the Colts have to get right over the next year; the one with Quenton Nelson isn’t one of the complicated ones. Nelson has been one of the best interior offensive linemen in the NFL since he entered the league in 2018. The resume speaks for itself: three First-Team All-Pro […]
What are the odds the Colts keep the 47th pick?
On the surface, asking whether the Indianapolis Colts will stay pat at pick 47 in the draft may seem like a rather boring question, but if one thinks about it, it’s an intriguing exercise. For all the classic Chris Ballard moves and his well known style, he isn’t always that consistent. This isn’t the first […]
Colts upgrade at linebacker in latest Mel Kiper Jr. Mock Draft
According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts will select Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. with the 47th overall pick (2nd round) in his latest 2-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: 47. Indianapolis Colts Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas With no first-round pick this year, the Colts should be watching the linebacker board very carefully. […]
Can Jalen Travis’ emergence provide the Colts with a reason for hope?
Stop me if you heard this one. “The Colts have let four defensive starters and Michael Pittman go, without replacing them.” I can’t argue that the statement is categorically incorrect, but to say that we can’t still be improved at any or all of those positions, would not be categorically correct either. I’ll give you […]
Position Mastery: How to scout cornerbacks
Cornerback is one of the most difficult positions to evaluate, and one of the easiest to get wrong if you focus too much on interceptions or highlight plays. Some corners look dominant in college because they’re simply better athletes than the receivers they face. Others rack up production in zone-heavy systems without being asked to […]
Colts sign unretired veteran safety to bolster depth
Tell me if you’ve heard this story recently before. A former Los Angeles Charger surprisingly comes out of retirement after a number of years to play for the Indianapolis Colts, only this time, it isn’t longtime grizzled veteran quarterback Philip Rivers. Instead, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts signed free agent safety Nasir Adderley, […]
Colts reportedly ‘very high’ on TCU LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr ahead of NFL Draft
According to Essentially Sports Tony Pauline, the Indianapolis Colts are ‘very high’ on TCU linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft, among other interested league teams: “Kaleb Elarms-Orr of TCU and Trey Moore from Texas are receiving a lot of positive chatter in the scouting community and could end up being selected higher […]
Important offseason dates coming up for Colts
As highlighted by Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, the Indianapolis Colts have some important offseason dates coming up—including pre-draft media availability by both longtime general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen early next week: While the Colts currently do not have a first round pick, as their Pick #16 was sent to the New York […]
PFF believes that Colts current biggest positional need is at starting linebacker
According to PFF’s Bradley Locker, the Indianapolis Colts biggest remaining positional need is at linebacker, and given the current status of the position, he’s not exactly wrong: Indianapolis Colts: Linebacker The Colts do have a need at right tackle following Smith’s departure, but their linebacker unit is pretty desperate for an upgrade. Currently, Indianapolis fields Akeem Davis-Gaither and Austin […]
With no first round pick, the Colts are looking for more Day 2 success
The Indianapolis Colts have been down this road before. Chris Ballard is no stranger to being without a first-round pick. Whether trading out of the first round or using the pick to acquire DeForest Buckner and Carson Wentz, Ballard has shown an ability to make it work. He will have to come up big again […]
ESPN NFL Insider believes the Colts will trade CB Kenny Moore II pretty soon here
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ with host Pat McAfee, he anticipates that the Indianapolis Colts will complete a trade for veteran slot cornerback Kenny Moore II around late April’s upcoming NFL Draft weekend: “I think that you will see a slew of moves made draft weekend,” Schefter said on Monday’s […]
Kenny Moore and the Future of the Nickel Position
Last week, Kenny Moore and the Colts mutually agreed to part ways, with Moore now expected to seek a trade. On one hand, it’s a bit surprising. Moore was supposed to benefit from Lou Anarumo and the new scheme he’s bringing to Indianapolis. Anarumo loves to blitz from the slot—one of Moore’s best traits—and uses […]
5 Potential Kenny Moore II Draft replacements
News broke on Friday morning that longtime Colts veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and the Colts have mutually agreed to seek out a trade. The former 2017 waiver wire claim turned Pro Bowler and Team Captain has long been a fan favorite for his energy, passion, community outreach, and abilities on the field. Replacing him […]
5 Linebacker Draft Options For The Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to target defensive reinforcements in the 2026 NFL Draft, and linebacker is a particularly strong position group this cycle. The Colts linebacker group currently ranks as one of the worst in the league after trading away Zaire Franklin and letting not to re-sign Germaine Pratt. However, in the draft class […]
The Colts rushed it: Why the Raiders’ QB plan is what Indianapolis never had
Yes, another Anthony Richardson and Colts mismanagement article! A lot of this has been said before when it comes to quarterback development and the Colts, but now there’s a real comparison to look at with the Raiders and Mendoza, and it makes the contrast even clearer. There’s a right way to develop a young quarterback […]
5 Defensive End Draft Options For The Indianapolis Colts
As the Indianapolis Colts look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, reinforcing the defensive line, particularly at defensive end (EDGE), is a priority. With the modern NFL placing heavy emphasis on pressuring quarterbacks and holding the edge against the run, adding a dynamic defensive end is essential for long-term defensive success. Fortunately, the 2026 class […]
Colts Reacts Survey Results
The Horseshoe Faithful have spoken again! This time, I wanted to make it a little bit different, and more of ‘just for fun’ survey questions, but two answers I was hoping to find this week were. As it relates to newly projected Colts starters, which right now are safety Hunter Wohler, Jalen Travis, and Akeem […]
Does a world exist in which Richardson starts for the Colts in 2026?
I’ve been watching a lot of Stranger Things recently. Because of that, I do believe there is a world in which Anthony Richardson finds him under center for the 2026 iteration of the Indianapolis Colts. It’s called the “Upside Down”. For non-fans of the show, that is the world that exists under ours in a […]
FLEX MOCK DRAFT: Ace Day 2 of 2026 NFL Draft for the Colts
With the 2026 NFL Draft just two weeks away, the Indianapolis Colts war room is trying to revamp a roster that faces a significant reset at key positions. What looked like a promising foundation in the stable has shifted dramatically over the course of the last month. Former cornerstone pieces to the stampede were traded […]
5 Wide Receiver Draft Options For the Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear need to add depth and playmaking ability at wide receiver. With no pick in Round 1, traded to the New York Jets, the Colts will have to use one of their multiple Day 2 and Day 3 picks. The Colts are well positioned to […]
Report: Colts, CB Kenny Moore II mutually exploring trade options
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Indianapolis Colts and longtime veteran slot cornerback Kenny Moore II have mutually agreed to explore trade options—meaning the two sides could be parting ways soon: The 30-year-old former Pro Bowl veteran cornerback for the Colts has spent the last 9 seasons in Indianapolis, having been initially claimed as an […]
Indianapolis Colts 3 Round Mock Draft
The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a roster on the rise and a front office unafraid to make aggressive moves. With a newly re-signed offensive duo in Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce, Jonathan Taylor in his prime, and a young core developing on both sides of the ball, the Colts pushed their […]
The Colts have been tied to Cincinnati LB Jake Golday
The Indianapolis Colts are slated to enter the NFL Draft with an opening at off-ball linebacker, but have a particular someone in mind to fill said void, ESPN’s Jordan Reid reports. In his recent article, Reid shared some intel on all 32 NFL teams, and the Colts were naturally tied to adding at the linebacker […]
The Colts need to be right, when selecting the new LBs who have yet to join the team.
We have less than three weeks until the draft starts without us on April 23rd. We will start on the 24th and unless we see moves before the draft, Linebacker is going to be a need. I think that it is possible that Pratt returns, but even that move would not remove LB from the […]
Colts Hosting UCF edge Malachi Lawrence on a Pre-Draft Visit
The Indianapolis Colts are hosting rising pass-rush prospect UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence on a visit this week, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Malachi Lawrence (6’4”, 253 lbs) is one of the draft’s biggest risers this year. He had 7 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles during his senior season, and […]
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