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Free Agency 2026: The Malik Willis hype is starting to build

As we’ve discussed before, we’ve built a consensus list of the top 100 free agents for the 2026 offseason, which now has 22 separate rankings in the database. If you’re wondering how they stack, below is an update: Based on the data, most analysts have Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones ranked ahead of Green Bay […]

From Acme Packing Company | 10 days ago | 0 reads

What’s Next for the Colts QB room?

The Colts finished their 2022 season in embarrassing fashion. They fired their HC for the second time in Chris Ballard’s tenure, hired a former franchise legend and ESPN analyst to be their interim coach, and blew one of the biggest leads in NFL history late in the year— just to add insult to an already […]

From Stampede Blue | 10 days ago | 1 read

Colts announce 2026 coaching staff additions

The Indianapolis Colts announced the following coaching staff additions for the 2026 campaign, with the biggest hire being defensive line coach Marion Hobby as previously reported: Colts.com does an exceptional job here of recapping their past experience, which I’d recommend checking out for their individual backgrounds—and won’t simply regurgitate here. Barring any last minute moves, […]

From Stampede Blue | 10 days ago | 2 reads

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 10 days ago | 2 reads

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 11 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 11 days ago | 2 reads

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 12 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 13 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 1 read

Houston Texans Free Agent Interest: Top Offensive Lineman?

There was a report from NFL and NBA reporter Evan Sidery claiming that the Texans could have interest in former Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith in free agency. It wouldn’t be surprising at all to see Houston linked to a high-level offensive lineman, and it also wouldn’t be shocking if they were willing to offer […]

From Battle Red Blog | 14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 14 days ago | 0 reads

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 15 days ago | 1 read

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, […]

From Stampede Blue | 15 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 15 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 16 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

From Stampede Blue | 16 days ago | 2 reads