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Tyler Warren invited to 2026 Pro Bowl Games

Indianapolis Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren capped off his sensational debut season with an invitation to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco.  For a Colts offense that was in desperate need of a pass catcher who could provide consistent stability and allow the offense to sustain more drives, Warren blossomed into a […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

It may not be the Colts but January football is alive and well in Indiana

The NFL divisional round is about to start this weekend. Not to downplay the Wild Card round, but this is when things start getting serious. The stakes are simply higher after some of the not so serious teams have been eliminated. We are left with the big dogs. The Indianapolis Colts aren’t one of those […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Colts 2025 Rookie Report: Tyler Warren

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts are fresh off another disappointing season, but of course, it wasn’t all bad. There were some individual breakout performances from established players, headlined by wide receiver Alec Pierce, while the Colts’ 2025 draft class provided both production for the season and promise for the future. This article kicks off […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

After the bye, the Colts simply said “bye” to winning

I have never really seen anything like it. Given that it has been thirty years since a team started 8-2 and missed the playoffs and I am thirty-seven, it stands to reason why. That is a long time ago, and seven-year-old me wasn’t watching much football. We all know the story at this point, but […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

8 Free Agents the Colts should target

While it is still early to tell who will hit the open market in Free Agency, there are plenty of teams that need to focus on gaining cap space before the League New Year in March. 10 such teams are anywhere from $5.4 million over the cap to to $58.1 million over their allotted cap […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Colts LG Quenton Nelson named 2025 NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro

This past Saturday, the AP announced that Indianapolis Colts stalwart left guard Quenton Nelson was named an NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro—who was the Horseshoe’s lone All-Pro representative this year. It’s the sixth time that Nelson has been named an NFL All-Pro in his future Hall of Fame career—having been named an NFL First-Team All-Pro during 2018-20 […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Colts 2026 Trade Candidates

Note, this is not advocating for any of these Colts player to be traded, rather that these are players the Colts can trade that can give the Colts cap relief. Due to their remaining contracts there will be limits on to how much draft return most of them can get a return on, but the […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Colts Reacts Survey Results: End of Season Blues

Because of critical injuries down the season’s stretch run, the Indianapolis Colts, once sitting at 8-2 atop the AFC, ended up losing 7 straight games—sliding out of the playoffs for the fifth straight season. In some regards, the franchise’s latest collapse was shocking. However, when you consider that the team lost its starting quarterback, its […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Indiana football shows the Colts might not be as far away as you think

The 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts ended in disappointing fashion. Let me rephrase that. The 2025 season for the Indianapolis Colts ended disastrously as it was engulfed in flames and left everyone with a sick taste in their mouth. Not only did they make unfortunate history as the last team in thirty years to […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Riley Leonard proves he belongs in the Colts’ long-term plans

Riley Leonard’s performance against the Texans wasn’t just productive — it was revealing. Against one of the best defenses in football, he showed a blend of traits that translate at the NFL level: arm strength to attack tight windows and stretch defenses, confidence to let it rip without hesitation, poise, and the athleticism to extend […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Once competing to start, Colts have two QBs with contrasting team futures in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard appears as though he already knows his starting quarterback for the 2026 regular season—even if he’s not currently under contract with his club. Further, that quarterback may not even be ready for next year’s opener, although time will tell. Of course, that quarterback referenced by Ballard is […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Colts’ DeForest Buckner initially appears poised to return for 2026 season

Indianapolis Colts former Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner, who recently had neck surgery, looks like he’s eyeing a return for the 2026 regular season (via his personal Instagram account): On Thursday, Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard also indicated in his end-of-season press conference that, “Buck had surgery it was successful. His […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Colts GM Chris Ballard aims to inject youth and speed into defense

Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard concluded with his most recent end-of-season press conference around lunchtime, fitting for someone who says they’re hungry to right the ship but whose results suggest otherwise. Making it a decade’s worth of data points as we enter year ten of the Chris Ballard era, there’s little […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 6 reads

There is a lot to digest with no games to play for the Colts.

I’ll start by saying that it is probably healthier to just forget about last season and move on to how to win next year, but like many of you, I have to view the start of next season in a way that reminds me a lot of last season. The decision to remain status quo […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

2026 Draft: Matayo Uiagalelei Scouting Report

Measurables 2025 Stats Awards/Accolades Strengths Weaknesses Draft Projection Round 2 Grade Matayo was ranked #45 on my initial Big Board Top 100, so there is a good chance he could be available by the time the Colts pick at the 47th Overall Pick. His length, first step, bend, and flexibility is rare mix for a […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 6 reads

Colts QB Anthony Richardson unsurprisingly isn’t projected to receive 5th-year team option

According to NFL.com’s Marc Ross, rather unsurprisingly, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson isn’t projected to receive a 2027 5th-year team option by his current club, being eligible as a member of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft class: Pick 4. Anthony Richardson Indianapolis Colts · QB Exercise the option? No. Indy took a gamble when selecting […]

From Stampede Blue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads