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Chris Ballard just got out in front of the Colts with his latest contract talk
It is hot outside in Indiana. As we complete July and head into the dog days of summer, everyone is feeling the heat. No matter how hot you get, no one is feeling it as much as Chris Ballard. At his press conference, he understands the pressure is on and only increasing. He just found […]
Projecting Jonathan Taylor’s next contract
Jonathan Taylor is actively having negotiations with the Colts on a 3rd contract with the team, one that would pay him handsomely once his current deal expires after this upcoming season. After previous reports suggested that Jonathan Taylor would be a hold in during Training Camp, he reported fully on the first day of camp […]
Colts Training Camp ‘Day 1’ Kickoff: Quick Hits
On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts officially kicked off team training camp, and there were positive first impressions at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, for its final year, as players and coaches are back to school: Indy Jones Shows No-Ill Effects of Achilles Alec Pierce Performing Light Work on Side Taylor’s Contract Talks with Colts Ongoing […]
Daniel Jones a full participant as Colts open final camp at Grand Park
WESTFIELD, Ind. — For perhaps the final time at Grand Park Sports Campus, the Indianapolis Colts turned the page toward a new season and opened training camp. The first practice won’t define the 2026 season, but Wednesday’s session featured a healthy starting quarterback, one of the league’s deepest secondaries and new faces stepping into more […]
Colts currently intend to keep all three quarterbacks, but situation remains fluid
On training camp eve, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard indicated that the club currently intends to keep all three quarterbacks: Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, and Riley Leonard. While Richardson’s earlier offseason trade request still stands, the Colts have appreciated the ongoing positional competition between Leonard and him behind Jones, with Richardson consistently being a […]
Colts GM Chris Ballard provides encouraging injury update on standout wideout
According to their longtime general manager Chris Ballard, Indianapolis Colts starting wide receiver Alec Pierce, who was recently placed on PUP, is ‘a week or so away’ from returning (via Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell): The lucratively re-signed lead wideout underwent minor cleanup surgery on his injured ankle earlier this offseason, and the expectation was that he’d […]
Colts’ PUP list contained another notable omission
On Monday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that both starting wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) and projected starting rookie linebacker CJ Allen (calf) would begin training camp on PUP. The former wasn’t a surprise at all, as Pierce is expected to return later on in training camp from a purported minor cleanup surgery on his injured […]
Colts place Alec Pierce and CJ Allen on PUP list to begin training camp
The Colts will open training camp with two important players on the physically unable to perform list. Wide receiver Alec Pierce and rookie linebacker CJ Allen have both been placed on the PUP list as Indianapolis begins camp. The designation means both players are not ready to practice at the start of camp, although players […]
Colts’ emerging young center named among NFL.com’s 2026 ‘All-Under-25-Team’
According to NFL.com’s Nick Shook, Indianapolis Colts 3rd-year center Tanor Bortolini has been named among their 2026 ‘All-Under-25-Team’: Tanor Bortolini Indianapolis Colts · Age 24 There’s something about Wisconsin linemen that tends to catch my eye in Indianapolis during the NFL Scouting Combine, and Bortolini was only the latest to do so back in the winter of […]
Daniel Jones cleared for full participation at Colts training camp
Daniel Jones will be ready when the Colts open training camp. Jones confirmed Monday on The Pat McAfee Show that he will fully participate when training camp begins this week at Grand Park. The Colts quarterback said the plan is for him to return to 11-on-11 team drills, adding that he is “ready to go” […]
A Decade of Chris Ballard: 2016 VS 2026 Colts DTs
The Colts are about to finish the offseason with some post-draft free agency moves, marking the 10th offseason under Chris Ballard. The decade of Ballard’s management has been a wild rollercoaster ride, albeit not all of it due to Ballard himself. But after this Ballard decade, how does the Colts roster stack up from 2026 […]
Unfortunately, ESPN analyst doesn’t see Colts re-finding 2025 first half form
According to ESPN’s Ben Solak, the Indianapolis Colts won’t realistically regain their 2025 first half form, citing starting quarterback Daniel Jones’ uncertain health and the loss of a number of key veterans as the realistic reasons for the continued regression: First and foremost, Solak makes a valid point on Jones, who Indianapolis re-signed to a […]
‘JT 4 MVP’? Colts RB Jonathan Taylor listed team’s non-QB ‘Most Valuable Player’ choice
According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, Indianapolis Colts star workhorse Jonathan Taylor is the team’s best candidate among non-quarterbacks to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award for the 2026 campaign: Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Taylor, Running Back Daniel Jones is coming off an Achilles injury that could slow the passing game at least early in the season. I expect […]
Legendary Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri chooses presenter for Hall of Fame enshrinement
Former legendary Indianapolis Colts placekicker Adam Vinatieri has chosen his presenter for his upcoming summer enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. It’s none other than Colts team owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, as a tap of Vinatieri’s golden right kicking foot to her father, late former franchise team owner Jim […]
Cam Newton points out clear disrespect of the Colts
“I can’t get no respect.” Perhaps Rodney Dangerfield was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts because that is exactly how it feels around here sometimes. We see a lot of the same with the Pacers. A small market kills a team’s chances at nationally televised games, regardless of how good they may be. It’s worse […]
Which longshot do you have your eye on as a Colts contributor this year?
I guess we could start by eliminating those who would not be considered longshots. No starter from a year ago should be in that category. I would also eliminate our first two draft picks, as they are being penciled in as starters as well. As far as free agent acquisitions, Davis-Gaither has a pretty clear […]
Colts head coach Shane Steichen shines as offensive playcaller in this regard compared to his peers
According to SharpFootball’s Warren Sharp, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has shined in this regard compared to his league coaching peers. It’s his early game offensive scripting of plays which has directly led to production and most importantly, a lot of scored points: There obviously is a lot of confidence internally regarding Steichen’s offensive […]
Colts reportedly work out former Super Bowl champion veteran safety
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, on Monday, the Indianapolis Colts worked out former Super Bowl Champion veteran safety Jordan Whitehead, who missed all of last season recovering from a neck surgery following a January of 2024 car accident when he was headed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice facility: Originally a 2018 4th round […]
Colts Reacts Survey Results: Who Belongs Next in the franchise’s Ring of Honor
Indianapolis Colts fans have spoken, and given the recent news that legendary longtime placekicker Adam Vinatieri will be inducted into the franchise’s illustrious Ring of Honor next season, it begs the question of who should be next among former Colts standout players? While many Pro Football Hall of Famers have made also made the Colts […]
Colts offensive assistant coach listed among The Athletic’s 2026 breakout candidates
According to The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue, Indianapolis Colts passing game coordinator Alex Tanney is listed among their breakout assistant coaching candidates for each of the NFL’s 32 teams ahead of the 2026 campaign: The 38-year-old former NFL backup quarterback joined the Colts coaching staff as Indianapolis’ offensive passing game coordinator. He rejoined Colts head coach […]
Jonathan Taylor hold-in speculation adds another layer to Colts’ offseason
Jonathan Taylor’s contract situation may be worth watching again. According to The Athletic’s James Boyd, Taylor could and should consider a training camp hold-in as he enters another important year with the Colts. The piece does not report that Taylor is planning to hold in, and there is no direct quote from Taylor suggesting that […]
Should the Colts already be thinking about Ballard’s successor?
I know. The season hasn’t even started and here I am talking about Chris Ballard’s replacement. We have ten years of data, so I am not sure this is exactly what you’d call putting the cart before the horse, pun intended… I get it though. This isn’t a case of me predicting that the upcoming season […]
What are the Colts’ most valuable trade assets? Ranking Nos. 5-1
After looking at players No. 10 through No. 6 in the Colts’ trade-value rankings, the second part of this exercise turns to the team’s most valuable assets. This does not mean Indianapolis should trade any of these players, and in most cases, the Colts would be creating a major roster hole by even considering it. […]
Ranking the Colts’ most valuable trade assets: Nos. 10-6
Before getting into the list, it is important to make the purpose clear. This does not mean the Colts should trade any of these players, and it does not mean they would accept these offers if another team called. Some players are worth more to Indianapolis than they would be on the open market, and […]
The Colts five most critical games of 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have their whole season in front of them, and while every game is important, some stand out more than others. Let’s see the most critical. Week 1 – Baltimore Ravens Things start out early. This game is important for two reasons. The first game is always important because teams want to get […]
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