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After starting the 2025 season with a 7-1 record, the Indianapolis Colts went all out to make a playoff run by trading for New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner at the trade deadline.Gardner played just four games in his first season with the team after dealing with a left calf …
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The Indianapolis Colts had an active offseason, trading away wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. while strengthening their defense. With training […]
Murray's time in Minnesota has gotten off to a rocky start, while Pierce won't even see the field for Indianapolis for the next several months
I think the earliest sign that we may be at minimum competitive, is seeing Daniel Jones play a good quarter of football in the preseason. I’d actually be okay with two good series. But just because it is the earliest sign, will his health be the single most important indicator of…
After going year by year through the Chris Ballard draft era, it feels right to finish with a bigger-picture look at the entire run. The 2025 class is still too early to fully grade, but it is worth mentioning briefly. Tyler Warren was fantastic as a rookie and already looks like…
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Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum had strong words for his newest rookie teammate, AJ Haulcy, during minicamp. The post Colts’ $60 Million Defender Gets Honest About Rookie Teammate appeared first on HEAVY.
The Indianapolis Colts hope to bounce back next season after experiencing a second-half collapse that prevented them from making the playoffs, despite looking like one of the best teams in the league for the first portion of the 2025-26 campaign. Sauce Gardner was a big mid-seaso…
Nick Cross is expected to line up all over the place in the Commanders defense, as he did for the Colts last year.
The last day of the Colts to prepare for the season prior to July’s training camp has wrapped up, with numerous key players missing the mandatory minicamp practices due to injury. This includes 3 starters as well as key depth and competition for other starting/high snap rotation …
Should Colts fans be worried about the health of the team heading into camp?
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, h…
In recent weeks, we’ve seen some clips of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and his rehabilitation from an Achilles injury suffered in early December. We’ve also seen some other players across the league who suffered Achilles injuries offer some optimism for their 2026 outlook. C…
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Colts Colts QB Daniel Jones shared that he did his best to remain with the team while recovering from surgery and is ready to give it another go, this time without any injury woes. “You feel more a part of it,” Jones said, via the team website. “Being part of the walkthroughs and…
Entering a contract year, Indianapolis Colts All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nelson is solely focused on winning more football games this season, and is admittedly ‘all-ball’ right now. Specifically, he’s rightfully deferring to his agent representation regarding any lucrative, o…
One of the longtime pillars of the Colts locker room is purely focused on football right now.
Indianapolis Colts 1st-year safety AJ Haulcy, who’s the early favorite to start alongside veteran Cam Bynum in the backend of the Horseshoe’s revamped secondary—even as a rookie, has already left a positive impression on his veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo (via the Colt…
Pierce (ankle) revealed Wednesday that he underwent surgery this spring after not getting the results he wanted from a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection at the start of the offseason, JJ Stankevitz of Colts.com reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.
During ‘Day 2’ of mandatory team veteran minicamp, Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Alec Pierce shared more specifics on his initial ankle injury, which following a late March minor cleanup surgery, has an expected 4-6 month timeline of recovery (via FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Ch…
It sounds like Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce could realistically be returning to the football field during late training camp now.
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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 sa…
The Indianapolis Colts are ready to make some noise during the 2026 season. Indy had a hot start in 2025, going into their bye week at 8-2. Unfortunately, Daniel Jones’ Achilles injury sunk the back half of the season. Fans have to be hopeful that one other key offensive player w…
Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor is set to play on the final season of the three-year, $42M contract extension.
Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor is entering a contract year in the 2026-27 season. With the new campaign quickly approaching, Taylor informed the franchise what he hopes to accomplish in a potential new deal. Reports indicate that Taylor, who is 27 years old, told the Col…
The Indianapolis Colts went all in on Daniel Jones this offseason. Indy retained Jones on a two-year contract despite his major Achilles injury from the 2025 season. Recent reporting suggests that Jones is a bit frustrated with the pace of his injury rehab at this point in the of…
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 grou…
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 …
This is one of the first Colts offseasons in a while, where there are a handful of starting positions actually up for grabs simultaneously.
Indianapolis Colts seventh round selection Seth McGowan joins the race for the teams backup running back job. The post Colts Day 3 Rookie “Taking Advantage” of Jonathan Taylor Absence appeared first on HEAVY.
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 Balt…
The Colts have another safety departing from their positional room.
Today’s minor moves: Indianapolis Colts Placed on reserve/retired list: S Reuben Lowery Kansas City Chiefs Waived: S Marlen Sewell Los Angeles Rams Signed: LB Tomon Fox New York Jets Reverted to IR: WR Quentin Skinner Pittsburgh Steelers Claimed off waivers (from Buccaneers): P A…
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin is in the prime spot to become the teams third option at the position. The post Colts $6.5 Million Dual Threat Leads Crucial Race Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
One of the final steps of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones's return from a torn Achilles will have to wait until training camp.
Daniel Jones has continued to make progress while recovering from the Achilles tear which ended his debut Colts season. An increase in his level of practice participation has taken place recently. Jones has been able to take part in seven-on-seven drills in OTAs lately, as detail…
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 in…
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 tw…
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During his career with the Detroit Lions, wide receiver Eric Ebron accumulated 186 receptions for a total of 2,070 yards and 11 touchdowns, but developed a reputation for dropping passes.He was released from the Lions in 2018, and later signed a two-year, $13 million contract wit…
Colts CBS Sports’ Joel Corry wouldn’t be surprised if Colts G Quenton Nelson wants to become the league’s highest-paid interior offensive lineman again after the season, which Corry thinks could be an issue for Indianapolis. Guards typically dictate the interior offensive line ma…
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, m…
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The Indianapolis Colts approach the 2026 campaign with a lot of motivation. Last year, they were able to dominate the […]
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Colts Colts QB Daniel Jones said that he’s confident he’ll be ready for the season opener. “I understand the process, and you got to hit your marks,” he said, via the team’s website. “I have a lot of trust and faith in myself to do the work and put myself in a position to play.” …
Fox Sports' Greg Auman identified Detroit as the ideal landing spot for Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr., who requested a trade in February.
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, h…
Are the Colts better off or worse off after a decade of Ballard at the helm? Here’s how the Centers have changed since 10 years ago pre-Ballard.
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 i…
Is there really a world in which the Colts bench Jones?
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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 […]
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 finall…
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…
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 Ve…
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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 t…
Year Player Drafting Team Other Stops 2019 K. Murray ARZ MIN 2018 B. Mayfield CLE CAR, LAR, TB 2017 M. Garrett CLE LAR 2016 J. Goff LAR DET 2015 J. Winston TB NO, CLE, NYG 2014 J. Clowney HOU SEA, TEN, CLE, BAL, CAR, DAL 2013 E. Fisher KC IND, MIA 2012 A. Luck IND none (7 seasons…
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Colts Matt Goncalves emerged as the Colts’ starting right guard last season despite playing minimal time at the position during his college career at Pittsburgh. Goncalves feels like he’s entering the 2026 season “more prepared” and with a better understanding of his role. “(I’m…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are undergoing a lot of change this offseason, most notably bringing in Mike McCarthy as their new head coach to replace Mike Tomlin. The Steelers also made a big trade for Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to pair with DK Metcalf. However, outside o…
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49ers 49ers waived RB Jermar Jefferson. 49ers signed DB Ashtyn Davis. Browns Browns traded DE Myles Garrett to the Rams for LB Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick, and a conditional 2029 third-round pick. Browns placed LB Markees Watts on the reserve/re…
The clubs meet at Tottenham Hotspur New Stadium on Oct. 4.
The Colts signed their two fourth-round picks, guard Jalen Farmer and linebacker Bryce Boettcher, to their four-year rookie deals on Tuesday. General manager Chris Ballard now has all eight members of the team’s 2026 draft class under contract. Farmer, the 113th overall selection…
Colts QB Daniel Jones was cleared Monday to participate in 7-on-7 drills as he works back from a right Achilles tear. He's expected to sit out full-team
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 Easto…
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, dur…
While the Las Vegas Raiders wonder about whether Fernando Mendoza will hit the ground running, there is high hope for another rookie. But here are two hidden gems from the Raiders’ 2026 roster that you need to know about. One of them is defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. A seventh-rou…
Like they did last year, the New England Patriots will once again participate in two sets of joint practices during their training camp this summer. As head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Tuesday, his team will welcome the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles to Foxborough …
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 reha…
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. …
The University of Wisconsin is hiring former Colts executive Morocco Brown as the general manager of their football program, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Brown arrived in Indianapolis in 2017 as the director of college scouting in GM Chris Ballard’s inaugural front office. He was prom…