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Colts Sign DE Micheal Clemons

The Colts offseason has predominantly revolved around in-house moves, with Daniel Jones’ tag then new contract, Alec Pierce’s new deal, Bernhard Raimann’s restructure for 2026 cap relief, and the Michael Pittman Jr. trade for cap savings being at the forefront. The only outside signing the Colts made prior to the Wednesday, March 11th league new […]

Colts freshly re-signed QB Daniel Jones’ has new contract details emerge

According to multiple league sources, Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who was just re-signed on Wednesday afternoon to a 2-year, $88 million deal, which can be worth up to $100 million, has had some of his specific contract details emerge: While it’s a short-term deal for the Colts, this looks like a big win […]

Initial thoughts on Colts’ first free-agent moves

First wave of free-agency done, and the Colts have moved as many of us expected, which is rather surprising. It usually does not transpire like this, I was especially surprised by the Pittman and Franklin moves because I did not expect them to happen, but here are my hot opinions on what Ballard and Steichen […]

Colts reportedly were in ‘pole position’ for new Ravens edge Trey Hendrickson—after competitive offer

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Indianapolis Colts were recently in ‘pole position’ for Cincinnati Bengals former All-Pro free agent edge Trey Hendrickson before the Baltimore Ravens shockingly ‘backed out’ of trading for Las Vegas Raiders fellow All-Pro edge Maxx Crosby on Tuesday evening—and signed Hendrickson instead on Wednesday morning: While far from a […]

Colts Re-Sign Daniel Jones

For just the 2nd time in Chris Ballard’s tenure, a starting QB is returning to the Colts in consecutive years. While the Colts did put the transition tag on Jones, that didn’t guarantee his return with other teams able to still negotiate with him and the Colts able to void the tag if unsigned to […]

Colts restructured OT Bernhard Raimann’s contract to create more salary cap space

According to Spotrac, the Indianapolis Colts restructured starting left tackle Bernhard Raimann’s contract, converting $11 million of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus—creating $8.25 million of extra salary cap wiggle room for the 2026 season: Specifically, via Spotrac, in 2026, Raimann will earn a base salary of $2 million and a restructure bonus of […]

It’s time for the Colts to tell Daniel Jones to kick rocks

Just be done with it. Be done with the whole thing. The Indianapolis Colts are negotiating with a delusional person as they attempt to work out a long-term contract with Daniel Jones. We can talk about what is involved in “negotiating” all we want but there has to be a starting level of “reason” involved. […]

Report: Colts And QB Daniel Jones On Verge Of New Deal

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly on the verge of securing their quarterback situation, as the team continues to make progress toward a new contract with Daniel Jones. While negotiations are ongoing, reports from NFL Networks’ Tom Pelissero suggest the deal could be a short-term extension expected to be two years, giving both sides stability while […]

Colts reportedly remain potential dark horse for All-Pro edge Trey Hendrickson

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Indianapolis Colts ‘shouldn’t be ruled out’ regarding ultimately landing prized Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Per Holder’s ESPN colleague, Adam Schefter, no NFL team has been able so far to meet Hendrickson’s hefty contract demands of a projected $30 to $4o million per year, but […]

Colts, free agent QB Daniel Jones reportedly still working toward new multi-year deal

According to Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, the Indianapolis Colts and free agent starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who currently has the transition tag placed on him, are still working towards a multi-year deal: Both sides would benefit from a longer-term deal, but it’s complicated as Jones is still recovering from a late season torn-Achilles and really had […]

Colts veteran starting RT Braden Smith departs to Texans in free agency

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, longtime Indianapolis Colts free agent starting right tackle Braden Smith is signing a 2-year, $25 million deal (featuring $13.5M fully guaranteed) with the Houston Texans: Of course, with the Colts’ current salary cap constraints, and 2nd-year offensive tackle Jalen Travis as a capable replacement, it seemed like a foregone conclusion […]

Colts Free Agency Tracker: Rumors, Reports, and Signings

Don’t Sleep on Colts for Hendrickson Colts, QB Daniel Jones Still Negotiating False Alarm On Colts QB Daniel Jones Braden Smith Joins AFC South Rival Colts DE Kwity Paye Signs With Raiders Colts Sign Titans Veteran Edge Arden Key Colts Were Interested In Franklin-Myers Bears Poach Backup DT Neville Gallimore Michael Pittman Jr. Traded to […]

Colts chose to pay Pierce, punt Pittman

The Indianapolis Colts were pretty much broke to start free agency. Their cash was tied up in a transition tag and bloated contracts. Just like anyone who has found themselves short of cash but wanting to buy something, sacrifices have to be made. For the Colts to sign Alec Pierce to a monster free agent […]

Colts re-signed WR Alec Pierce ‘knew his heart was in Indianapolis’—and best is still yet to come

With ESPN’s Pat McAfee on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ Indianapolis Colts recently re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce shared his initial thoughts and excitement after reportedly inking a 4-year, $116 million contract extension (with $84 million guaranteed, $60 million being guaranteed at signing)—which is a historic deal for his position: “Yeah, I think with the whole […]

Colts DE Kwity Paye signs 3-year, $48 million free agency deal with Raiders

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Indianapolis Colts free agent starting defensive end Kwity Paye signed a 3-year, $48 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, with the contract details reported by NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. As the Colts 2021 first round pick, and the 21st overall pick in that past year’s class, Paye would […]

Arden Key signs with Colts on a 2-year deal

According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Indianapolis Colts are signing Tennessee Titans free agent edge Arden Key to a 2-year, $20 million deal (with $11 million guaranteed): Originally a 2018 3rd round pick of the Raiders franchise, the 6,’5”, 240 pound edge rusher is coming off a season for the Titans defense in which […]

Report: Bears poach Colts’ latest backup free agent defensive lineman

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Chicago Bears have quickly signed Indianapolis Colts free agent defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to a 2-year, $12 million deal during the legal tampering period: It comes exactly one offseason after the Bears also poached former Colts backup versatile defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo to a 3-year, $48 million deal […]

Report: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. traded to Steelers

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts establish their wide receiver room moving forward after trading longtime wideout Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero. The compensation includes a late-round pick swap, as this move more so points to Indy’s lack of cap space to include Pittman Jr. in their […]

The Alec Pierce Sweepstakes Ends in Historic Fashion

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts made history today by signing wide receiver Alec Pierce to the biggest free agent contract his position has ever seen, a 4-year, $114m deal containing $84m in guarantees. Pierce is fresh off a season in which he lit the league on fire. Securing his first 1,000-yard season (1,003 yards) […]

Rapid Reaction: Pierce secures record deal to sign with Colts

The Indianapolis Colts made a massive commitment to retain one of their best skill players, agreeing to sign standout receiver Alec Pierce to a four-year, $116 million contract extension. The deal was negotiated by agents Mike Swenson and CJ LaBoy and was agreed on before Monday’s announcement. The four-year contract carries an average annual value […]

Report: Colts and FA WR Alec Pierce agree to 4-year, $116M contract extension—keeping him in Indianapolis

According to ESPN’s Pat McAfee of ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter), the Indianapolis Colts and highly coveted, otherwise soon-to-be free agent wideout Alec Pierce have agreed to a 4-year, $116 million contract extension, right around where the league’s official tampering period would’ve otherwise opened at noon today (EST): It’ll be interesting to […]

Potential Free Agent Linebacker Targets for the Colts

The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to trade away Zaire Franklin leaves a major leadership and production void in the middle of their defense. With Lou Anarumo taking over as defensive coordinator last year and installing his versatile, matchup‑driven defensive system, the Colts must find linebackers who can handle pattern‑matching responsibilities, disguise pressures, and stay disciplined against […]

Indianapolis Colts free agent WR replacement options if Alec Pierce departs soon

With Alec Pierce signaling he intends to explore free agency, the Indianapolis Colts must prepare for the possibility of losing their primary vertical threat. Pierce has expressed admiration for the franchise but believes he has “earned the right to explore free agency,” leaving Indianapolis with a potential hole in its deep‑passing game. If he departs, […]

Position Mastery: Edge Rushers

The draft is under three months away, and edge rusher is one of the easiest positions to misread if you only watch highlights. Sacks get all the attention, but sacks by themselves don’t tell you much. A player can rack up college production by beating bad tackles, cleaning up broken plays, or simply being the […]

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