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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 […]

21 days ago | 3 reads

Inevitable trade request looms as Anthony Richardson is stuck in the crossroads

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal campaign for the Indianapolis Colts, starting with potential offseason moves over the next two months including dealing their 2023 first round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. The relationship between Richardson and the Colts appears to have reached a point of no return. According to recent reports, the […]

22 days ago | 3 reads

Will the Colts use the franchise tag?

Indianapolis, IN — The franchise tag window officially opened today, February 17th, and is set to close on March 3rd at 4 PM EST. Specifically for players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents, the franchise and/or transition tag(s) are a valuable tool that offers a fully guaranteed one-year deal and serves as a glorified placeholder […]

22 days ago | 6 reads

Position Mastery: Wide Receivers

With the draft approaching, this series has been about stripping away hype and getting back to what actually translates on Sundays. Quarterback and running back evaluations get most of the attention, but wide receiver is the position where casual scouting often falls apart the fastest. Too many prospects get labeled as “NFL-ready” because they’re fast, […]

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24 days ago | 1 read

CBS Sports lists Colts as suitor for unretiring? QB Derek Carr

According to CBS Sports John Breech, the Indianapolis Colts are named one of the free agent suitors for potentially unretiring veteran quarterback Derek Carr, who would serve as experienced insurance for presumed re-signed starting quarterback Daniel Jones to start the 2026 campaign: 3. Colts or Chiefs We’re lumping these two teams together for one big […]

25 days ago | 3 reads

PFF names Colts as ‘top landing spot’ for premier free agent pass rusher

According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts are the ‘top landing spot’ for Cincinnati Bengals premier free agent pass rusher Trey Hendrickson: One doesn’t have to look too hard to see Hendrickson’s connection with members of the Colts defensive coaching staff, as both current Indianapolis veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and new defensive line coach Marion […]

25 days ago | 7 reads

Is Daniel Jones injury-prone?

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts find themselves back at square one, firmly sitting in their reservation-required carousel car that finds them in the offseason without a starting quarterback. At least, that’s sorta the case. For starters, Daniel Jones is all but set to return to Indianapolis and continue repping the number seventeen Colts jersey […]

26 days ago | 6 reads

Report: Colts to hire Arkansas’ Marion Hobby as new defensive line coach

According to CBS Sports Matt Zenitz, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire University of Arkansas’ Marion Hobby as their new defensive line coach, replacing since departed veteran coach Charlie Partridge: The 59-year-old Hobby was set to become Arkansas defensive line coach this upcoming season under their new head coach Ryan Silverfield. Hobby served last […]

27 days ago | 4 reads

Colts reportedly lose assistant WR coach Brian Bratton to Stanford

According to FootballScoop.com, Indianapolis Colts offensive quality control and assistant wide receivers coach Brian Bratton will be departing to join Stanford University football as their new wide receivers coach. That initial report has since been confirmed by Colts wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne, who was very sad to see Bratton go on social media: Bratton […]

28 days ago | 2 reads

NFL.com ranks Colts’ 2025 draft class as below average so far

According to NFL.com, the initial returns on the Indianapolis Colts 2025 draft class (ranked #21 here) are below average league-wide, as rather predictably, rookie first round pick Tyler Warren has so far carried their latest class: Rank21Indianapolis Colts Grade: B- Draft picks:Round 1 (No. 14): TE Tyler Warren | 17 games/12 startsRound 2 (No. 45): Edge JT Tuimoloau | 13 games/0 […]

28 days ago | 4 reads

ESPN NFL Analyst predicts Colts will make sizable free agency splash

According to ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen, the Indianapolis Colts will make a sizable free agency splash, signing Cincinnati Bengals former All-Pro free agent defensive end Trey Hendrickson to boost a stalling edge rush: Make one more big prediction about this offseason or next season. Bowen: Trey Hendrickson will sign with the Colts. General Manager Chris Ballard […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

Colts’ Richardson can look to the Super Bowl for inspiration

Anthony Richardson was the man the Indianapolis Colts tabbed to be their franchise quarterback. He was the third quarterback off the board and was tasked with being the long sought after answer at the game’s most important position for a franchise that had uncharacteristically been unable to fill it with competency. We all know the […]

28 days ago | 4 reads

ESPN projects Colts to re-sign emerging free agent safety

According to ESPN’s Aaron Schatz, he projects the Indianapolis Colts to re-sign free agent safety Nick Cross, who just completed his second season with the franchise as a full-time starting safety: Big prediction for the offseason: The Colts will give a big extension to 25-year-old safety Nick Cross. He did well in my coverage DVOA metric and […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

PFF lists Colts’ AFC South rival as free agent WR Alec Pierce’s ‘top landing spot’

According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts pending free agent wideout Alec Pierce’s ‘top landing spot’ is actually with the Tennessee Titans of all potential suitors—teaming up with 2025 #1 overall pick Cam Ward in the process: That being said, it would be surprising if Indianapolis ultimately lets Pierce, their breakout leading wideout this past season, walk […]

28 days ago | 5 reads

Post All Star Bowl Games Mock Draft

Round 2, Pick 47: Gabe Jacas, DE, Illinois Plenty of Defensive Ends dominated in Mobile for the Senior Bowl, but Gabe Jacas stands out one with a realistic chance to be available in the middle of Round 2 and with a balance of first step quickness and strength with a good arsenal of power moves […]

29 days ago | 1 read

How do Colts fare in ESPN’s ‘way-too-early’ 2026 NFL power rankings?

According to multiple ESPN contributors, the Indianapolis Colts come in at 19th overall in ESPN’s 2026 NFL ‘way-too-early’ power rankings right now: 19. Indianapolis Colts Offseason in three words: Running it back The Colts are doubling down after their hot start to 2025, retaining coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard while making plans to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones. Keeping […]

30 days ago | 3 reads

Two Colts’ offseason takeaways from Seahawks winning the Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks are this year’s Super Bowl champions, having bested the New England Patriots, 29-13, on Super Bowl Sunday in rather convincing fashion. It’s not easy to forget that this year’s champs are a defensive juggernaut that the Colts surprisingly took toe-to-toe on the road in Week 15, with a freshly unretired, 44-year-old Philip […]

30 days ago | 5 reads

Colts reportedly plan to begin contract negotiations with free agent QB Daniel Jones soon

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts plan to open contract negotiations with pending free agent starting quarterback Daniel Jones soon this offseason: “My understanding is the Colts plan to open talks soon with Daniel Jones on a multi-year deal to keep him in Indianapolis,” Pelissero said. “Jones got to Indy last year […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads