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Which Colts player is best suited to replace Kenny Moore?
Replacing Kenny Moore is not as simple as finding the next cornerback on the roster. Moore was one of the most unique players on the Colts’ defense for years. He could cover, blitz, tackle, communicate, and play with the kind of physicality you don’t always get from smaller defensive backs. The slot corner role is […]
Colts announce 2026 NFL Draft class rookie jersey numbers
The Indianapolis Colts announced the initial jersey numbers for their recent 2026 NFL Draft class, which is comprised of eight rookies this year: While these of course, could be subject to change for the final active 53-man roster by the end of training camp and preseason, given additional roster fluctuation and cuts, above is the […]
Kenny Moore II’s impact with the Colts went beyond the field
Lightning in a bottle. That is what teammates call him. The best example comes from the Indianapolis Colts’ postseason push featured on Hard Knocks. Frank Reich called it out to announce that Kenny Moore II had been named to the Pro Bowl. His teammates went wild because that is the type of teammate Moore II […]
Colts have gotten younger at expense of longstanding veteran pillars
Having not found a willing trade partner on a deal that made sense, the Indianapolis Colts made the very difficult football decision and announced that they had released longtime veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II. Not unexpected, as Colts general manager Chris Ballard indicated a few weeks ago that if Indianapolis could not find a suitable […]
Colts sign Six draft picks and 12 undrafted free agents
The Indianapolis Colts officially signed six members of their 2026 NFL Draft class and 12 undrafted free agents ahead of rookie minicamp. The six draft picks who signed are linebacker CJ Allen, safety A.J. Haulcy, defensive end George Gumbs Jr., defensive end Caden Curry, running back Seth McGowan and wide receiver Deion Burks. Two draft […]
Colts veteran safety Cam Bynum looking forward to teaming up with rookie in revamped secondary
Indianapolis Colts veteran safety Cam Bynum is intrigued by the possibility of teaming up with rookie 3rd round safety A.J. Haulcy in the backend of Lou Anarumo’s freshly revamped defense (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): The former First-Team All-SEC safety for the LSU Tigers initially projects as an immediate 1st-year starter for the Colts secondary, […]
Colts release Kenny Moore II
On Thursday afternoon, the Colts announced they released Kenny Moore II after being unable to find a trade partner for their longtime starting nickel corner following his pre-Draft trade request. Other moves announced on Thursday was the release of recently unreturned Safety Nasir Adderley and waiving linebacker John Bullock. Kenny Moore II was a fan […]
Poll Results: How good do you want the Colts to be this year?
The short story is that 177 (71.66%) votes were cast that wanted the Colts to win, even if it meant retaining Ballard and Steichen. That left 70 (28.34%) voters who would seemingly prefer our current leadership to be gone, no matter this year’s results. 247 votes were cast, so the sample size is likely healthy […]
Which Colts rookies have the best chance of starting this season?
Likely Starter CJ Allen is the cleanest projection to start right away. The Colts’ linebacker room is thin, and Akeem Davis-Gaither is the only player with meaningful previous starting experience. Jaylon Carlies has not carved out a consistent role, and there isn’t another obvious player blocking Allen from taking a major role. Allen also fits […]
Richardson reporting to offseason workouts adds intrigue to the Colts’ QB room
Well, well, well. Anthony Richardson ended his two-week holdout and is back in the building with the Indianapolis Colts for voluntary offseason workouts. While labeling it a “holdout” is cheeky, Richardson wasn’t overly keen to rejoin the team, but with no trade in sight and money and potential playing time on the line, he decided […]
Poll: How good do you want the Colts to be this year?
An idea for a poll question emerged from a short conversation I had with Iowacoltsfan on a previous post. I suggested that I believed that the negativity towards Chris Ballard had reached a point that many fans would trade a good season, for a bad one that produced his ouster. He shared that he didn’t […]
Anthony Richardson reports to Colts offseason workouts ahead of pivotal contract year
The situation hasn’t changed regarding the Indianapolis Colts endless quarterback carousel, but the optics have. Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. walked back into the Colts’ facility Monday to participate in voluntary offseason workouts. Despite a trade request that still hangs over the franchise, his presence during the install period signals he’s willing to put in the […]
Report: Readily available Colts QB reports for voluntary offseason workouts
According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who is currently available for trade, reported for the team’s voluntary offseason workouts on Monday for the first time: Subject to potential trade negotiations, after his representation and him were given permission to seek out a trade earlier this offseason, Richardson Sr. had missed […]
A.J. Haulcy can be a Chess Piece for the Secondary Lou Anarumo is Coveting
The Colts selected AJ Haulcy with their third round pick in this year’s draft. The player is fascinating, but the use of resources on a safety is even more fascinating to me. I was shocked that they decided to address the safety position with their limited resources in this year’s draft— but I really shouldn’t […]
Imagine if you had done what the Colts did
In unsurprising news, the Indianapolis Colts declined Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option. The former fourth overall pick is set to be an unrestricted free agent next year which marks the final nail in the coffin. With no trade suitors, the Colts are prepared to run out the clock. This is the reality of the situation. The […]
Anonymous NFL execs reportedly weigh in on Colts 2026 NFL Draft class
According to The Athletic’s Mike Sando, anonymous NFL executives recently weighed in on the Indianapolis Colts 2026 draft class, which even without a first round pick, saw the Horseshoe potentially land two immediate defensive starters on ‘Day 2’: “They would not have gotten a Sauce Gardner picking where they were going to pick, whether that […]
Colts decline Anthony Richardson Sr’s fifth-year option
The Colts have officially declined the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson, a move that had felt inevitable for weeks but still marks a significant moment for the franchise. Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida, will now enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2026 and […]
Following NFL Draft, trade suitors for Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. may be dwindling
When asked about the status for both veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard recently responded, “Nothing. Nothing yet,” in regards to finding a potential trade that would be worth the franchise’s while. Both players had previously requested a trade out of Indianapolis earlier this […]
Colts need their solid draft to turn into strong production
Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts are getting solid marks for their 2026 draft. They filled immediate needs and bolstered their depth across some weaker areas. They appear to have avoided major reaches and got great value with some of their selections like C.J. Allen, A.J. Haulcy, and Deion Burks to name a few. It […]
Colts should consider signing 49ers free agent WR Jauan Jennings
The Indianapolis Colts still arguably need an outside WR2 upgrade, and one noticeable name still remains unsigned, San Francisco 49ers free agent wideout Jauan Jennings. The 28-year-old wide receiver recently visited the Minnesota Vikings, and while no deal was reached, it seems like only a matter of time before the veteran wideout finds a new […]
Vikings sign Colts backup free agent defensive tackle
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings announced that they signed Indianapolis Colts free agent defensive tackle Eric Johnson II, who was an unrestricted free agent, and will not count toward compensatory draft pick consideration: Originally a 2022 5th round pick of the Colts, the 27-year-old defensive tackle appeared in 51 career games for Indianapolis, recording 41 […]
Could the Colts find a different roster option for Anthony Richardson?
What is the best course of action when you have a player that is currently making more money than what he brings in value to your team? The options always seem to be to either trade the player, or to cut the player. You try to minimize the loss, by getting rid of the player […]
Colts projected to gain 2 extra picks in 2027 Draft
The over-month long period of the offseason where signings factor into the compensatory pick formula has came and went. After the April 27th deadline, all signings going forward in the offseason have no bearing on the compensatory picks a team receives. Teams that lose more compensatory Free Agents than they acquire are eligible to receive […]
CJ Allen Gives the Colts Their Green Dot of the Future
The Colts drafted CJ Allen in the second round of the NFL Draft. With a strong desire to get younger and faster on the defensive side of the ball the Colts found a tough, physical MIKE linebacker who can be the green dot of the future. We’ll break down some of the tape, but I […]
Did the Colts get value? Grading Indianapolis’ draft picks against the big boards
Draft grades always come with a bit of caution. Right now, the only thing we can really evaluate is value based on where players were selected compared to how they were ranked across major boards. That gives us a sense of whether the Colts let the board fall to them or reached for need. The […]
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