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A decade later and Ballard’s Colts are still chasing their white whale

“Thar she blows” or maybe, “Thar she doesn’t blow” is more appropriate when describing the odyssey Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts have been on trying to find a truly impactful defensive end. Just like Captain Ahab, Ballard has been on the hunt. I’m not sure an edge rusher took his leg but the obsession […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]