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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 […]

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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 […]

about 14 hours ago | 0 reads

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 […]

about 16 hours ago | 0 reads

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 […]

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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 […]

1 day ago | 1 read

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 […]

1 day ago | 3 reads

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 […]

1 day ago | 1 read

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 […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

2 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

2 days ago | 1 read

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 […]

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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, […]

2 days ago | 1 read

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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Colts reportedly offered FA QB Daniel Jones ‘Sam Darnold money,’ but his camp had rather lofty counter offer

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Indianapolis Colts offered pending free agent starting quarterback Daniel Jones ‘Sam Darnold money’, but Jones and his camp countered with a surprising $50 million per year contract proposal: “The Colts’ initial offer to Jones was in the range of Sam Darnold’s three-year, $100.5 million deal last offseason,” writes Breer. […]

2 days ago | 1 read

Colts re-sign Blake Grupe

In a move that feels anti-climatic for Colts fans, Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts front office are bringing back kicker Blake Grupe on a 1 year $1.4 million deal. Grupe was very good for the Colts in his five games last season, going 11 for 11 on field goals and 10 out of 10 […]

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Colts trade former NFL All-Pro LB Zaire Franklin to Packers

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Indianapolis Colts are trading former NFL All-Pro starting linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers for defensive tackle Colby Wooden: It comes after an initial national report that the Colts were shopping Franklin to other NFL teams earlier this week. With Colts longtime general […]

4 days ago | 3 reads

Former longtime Colts Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly announces retirement from NFL

On Friday afternoon, former Indianapolis Colts longtime Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly announced his retirement from professional football as a current member of the Minnesota Vikings: Originally a 2016 first round pick of Indianapolis, Kelly would go on to make 121 career starts for the Colts at center over his first 9 seasons—en route to […]

4 days ago | 3 reads

Does anyone feel optimistic about what the Colts are doing right now?

Does anyone feel optimistic about what the Indianapolis Colts are doing was the question, but maybe a better one is, what exactly are the Colts doing right now? For years, my personal gripe has been that this franchise is directionless. This lack of direction starts at the top with Chris Ballard and has been one […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

ESPN lists Colts safety Nick Cross as team’s free agent ‘most likely on move’

According to ESPN, Indianapolis Colts starting safety Nick Cross is their pending free agent “most likely on the move”—which may give slight optimism for the Horseshoe faithful worried about retaining wideout Alec Pierce rapidly approaching free agency’s formal kick-off: FA most likely on the move: S Nick Cross. The Colts’ signing of veteran free agent Cam Bynum last offseason, […]

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NFL Insider has reportedly ‘heard Cardinals Pro Bowl QB Kyler Murray has interest joining Colts’

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, Arizona Cardinals former Pro Bowl starting quarterback Kyler Murray, who’s expected to be released shortly, has interest in joining the Indianapolis Colts: “The obvious one, as we said earlier, is Minnesota,” writes Breer when asked which top NFL teams are interested in Murray. “Who else? Well, the Jets could potentially […]

5 days ago | 2 reads