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Ex-Colts CB Jaylon Jones reportedly signs with AFC South rival
According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, the Tennessee Titans have signed former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones, who reunites with his ex-defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in the Music City: Although he went unclaimed off league waivers, it only seemed like a matter of time before another NFL club would take a chance on the 24-year […]
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: Wednesday Week 1
The Indianapolis Colts released their Wednesday practice report for their Week 1 game against the Baltimore Favens. the Indianapolis Colts had every member of the 53 man roster practice during their first game week practice this week. Safety AJ Haulcy (ankle) was limited at practice. Haulcy was was named a starter on the Colts latest […]
It took one series for Anthony Richardson to see his future with the Colts
The first game of the NFL season is special. The NFL diluted it by moving the 22-year standard Thursday opener to Wednesday to fit a Netflix only special in on Thursday to squeeze more money out of its fans, but that’s a story for another time. Regardless, the home opener for the defending Super Bowl champs is […]
Colts receive an encouraging injury update regarding starting rookie safety
The Indianapolis Colts released their Wednesday practice report, and rookie safety AJ Haulcy (ankle) was able to practice on a limited basis. Battling a lingering ankle injury, Haulcy has not been able to practice the past couple of weeks, but he could be trending toward making his professional debut against the Baltimore Ravens for the […]
The Colts’ defense is betting big on its cornerbacks staying healthy
The Colts are going to need their cornerbacks to be one of the best position groups on the team this season. That is not really a preference as much as it is a requirement. This defense has talent, but it also has some obvious questions. The pass rush is nothing to write home about. Laiatu […]
Colts release unofficial depth chart for Week 1 opener versus Ravens—with a few takeaways
On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced their first unofficial depth chart of the regular season, and ahead of their Week 1 home opener against the Baltimore Ravens: Here are some of the key takeaways: OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS
Colts announce latest roster moves, which include waiving former starting defender
On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team signed offensive tackle Luke Tenuta from their practice squad and waived former starting cornerback Jaylon Jones in a corresponding 53-man roster move: The promotion of Tenuta from their taxi-man team is not entirely unexpected, as the Colts had no natural backup offensive tackle behind their pair […]
Colts d-line could be poised for interior dominance with latest Ravens lineup update
According to first-year head coach Jessie Minter, the Baltimore Ravens will start Jovaughn Gwyn at center over Ethan Pocic, which is a less than ideal situation for starting quarterback Lamar Jackson and their offense. Originally a 2023 7th round pick of the Atlanta Falcons, Gwyn was signed earlier this offseason by the Ravens. He was […]
Colts WR Alec Pierce expected to be ready for regular season opener against Ravens
According to head coach Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts lead wideout Alec Pierce is expected to be ready for the team’s regular season opener against the Baltimore Ravens this weekend (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): Having been activated off PUP, Pierce has recently been participating with his teammates in practice since last week, and the recovery timeline […]
Ravens Colts Preview: How Shane Steichen Dominated Jesse Minter’s Defense in 2025
We made it! Week 1 is finally here. With new players and coaching staffs all across the league, especially with continuity being a scarcity, it’s tough to predict what every team could look like early on. So although we have very little information of how Jessie Minter will deploy the Ravens defense in 2026, we […]
Colts seek to start new streak after slaying old one
Opening week in the NFL is special. After a long offseason, the beginning of a new season brings renewed hope and excitement. Although not always the end of the world, one way to dampen that joy is to lose Week One. The Indianapolis Colts put on a master class of that by going winless since […]
From trade bait to the Colts backup quarterback
Is it a rags to riches story? Maybe not. Maybe it’s a riches to rags to riches again type of story: a redemption story. There is redemption in what Anthony Richardson has done to claim the backup quarterback role for the Indianapolis Colts. It is a story of redemption that isn’t quite complete, but it […]
Colts name 5 team captains for 2026 campaign
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Thursday that they have named five team captains for the 2026 campaign: defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, safety Cam Bynum, quarterback Daniel Jones, offensive guard Quenton Nelson, and running back Jonathan Taylor. No real surprises here, except I thought there was a chance we might see the likes of wide receiver […]
2027 Colts WAY Too Early Big Board: EDGEs
How is EDGE a need? Edge Rushers Honorable Mentions The Edge Rusher group has a lot of talent that could go in the top 50ish picks, so there is a solid chance one or a few of the top 10 makes it to the Colts in Round 2. The Colts have drafted a lot of […]
Anthony Richardson named Colts backup quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. has officially won the Indianapolis Colts’ backup quarterback job. Head coach Shane Steichen announced Thursday that Richardson will serve as the Colts’ QB2 behind Daniel Jones, while Riley Leonard will open the season as QB3. It ends a long offseason competition between Richardson and Leonard, who split second- and third-team reps throughout […]
The Colts roster is ready for the season!
After this year’s draft, much of the conversation turned to what else the Colts needed. Unfortunately, it wasn’t asking the question, “What player or positional improvement puts us in the Super Bowl conversation” but more along the lines of “If we don’t get better at this position, how bad are we are going to suck?”. […]
Colts Quenton Nelson listed as ‘Name to Watch’ for contract negotiations
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Indianapolis Colts star offensive guard Quenton Nelson is one of eleven NFL players to watch next offseason if they don’t sign a contract extension beforehand: Quenton Nelson, G, Indianapolis Colts Nelson is a candidate for another extension after maintaining his high level of play at age 30. But talks are stagnant […]
Colts shuffle practice squad, swapping out running backs among roster moves
On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has made practice squad moves, signing former Cleveland Browns running back Davon Booth and releasing Ulysses Bentley IV in a corresponding roster move. The team also signed offensive guard Reid Holskey to its practice squad with its remaining vacant spot, bringing its taxi-man team to the […]
Keenan Allen expected to play Week 1 after OVWI arrest
Keenan Allen is expected to be in the lineup for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Tuesday that Allen will play in the regular-season opener after the veteran wide receiver was arrested over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Ballard declined to […]
Get the best of Stampede Blue on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Stampede Blue. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Colts. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Did the Colts make the right move at kicker?
It was one of the more intriguing but not always talked about battles in camp. It went back and forth and dipped into last season’s production to make the call. One showed a lot of promise, the other perfection. That was last year, and this is now. The race was neck and neck, but only […]
Colts announce current 15-player practice squad
The Indianapolis Colts announced their current 15-player practice squad, which means that they still have two more spots to potentially add to their taxi-man team: My initial reaction is that running back Ulysses Bentley IV, wide receiver (special teams return man) Anthony Gould, safety Daniel Scott, offensive guard Josh Sills, and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine […]
Colts unofficial practice squad tracker
With their 53-man initial active roster recently announced, the Indianapolis Colts are in the process of assembling their 16th player practice squad (which also includes an extra spot for a 17th ‘International Player Pathway” player. Here’s who will reportedly be back on the Colts’ taxi-man team, with a lot of the heavy lifting reported by […]
Colts claim former Eagles DB, while two ex-Colts players claimed elsewhere
Following 53-man roster cuts, the Indianapolis Colts waiver activity has been announced, and the Horseshoe claimed and successfully lander former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Kapena Gushiken. Meanwhile, ex-Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Colby Wooden was claimed by the New Orleans Saints, while placekicker Blake Grupe was claimed by the New York Jets. Regarding Gushiken, the 5,10”, […]
This isn’t how the Colts wanted Keenan Allen to make headlines
What a debut. Keenan Allen’s name is circulating all around the Circle City, and he has only been in town for a week. Unfortunately, it has nothing to do with his performance in the Indianapolis Colts’ third preseason game. What should have been a forgettable weekend for Allen has turned into front page news. Early […]
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