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Colts find their replacment for a struggling player but recent stats don't point towards this ending well for the team

The writing was certainly on the wall all week long, but the Indianapolis Colts finally made it offical by moving on from kicker Michael Badgley. Badgley’s

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Colts worked out Justin Tucker before signing somebody else

After dropping their second-straight game in Week 13, the Indianapolis Colts decided to make a change at kicker. The franchise cast a wide net when trying to find a new answer at the position.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

How many of the players to rush for 100 yards each in the same game for the same NFL team can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Last 175-scrimmage-yard games by NFL team' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Colts Worked Out Three Kickers, Including Justin Tucker

Per Tom Pelissero, the Colts worked out three kickers on Tuesday, including Justin Tucker, Blake Grupe, and Maddux Trujillo. The team signed Grupe to the practice squad out of the group, but this marks a second workout for Tucker after he recently visited New Orleans.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Blake Grupe News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Colts Signing K Blake Grupe To PS

Per Mike Garafolo, the Colts are signing K Blake Grupe to their practice squad after releasing K Michael Badgley. Badgley missed an extra point in the team’s Week 13 loss, marking his third missed kick in the last three weeks.

Michael Badgley News / Pro Football Rumors / December 2

Colts waive veteran kicker after costly missed extra point

After a costly missed extra point in Week 13, the Colts are moving on from kicker Michael Badgley.

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The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 2

Ranking Colts' Early 2026 Draft Needs

There are still five regular-season games slated on the Indianapolis Colts' schedule, but the 2026 NFL draft is closer than you'd think. The Colts are in the midst of an AFC South title race, and they boldly traded away their first-round picks over the next two years for star cornerback Sauce Gardner before November's trade deadline passed.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Signs of Struggles for the Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts failed to gain ground against the Houston Texans in Week 13. The Colts looked to tame the Houston defense, but were unsuccessful.

Jonathan Taylor News / Last Word On Sports / December 2

Colts Superstar Is Primed to Win Major Award

Will Jonathan Taylor earn NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors? The superstar running back is having a great season with the Indianapolis Colts. Taylor’s 1,282 yards on the ground are a league-best, as are his 15 touchdowns.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Blake Grupe News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

Colts Working Out Group Of Kickers Including Blake Grupe

Joel A. Erickson reports the Colts are hosting a group of kickers for workouts on Tuesday including former Saints K Blake Grupe. It’s worth noting Colts K Michael Badgley missed an extra point in the team’s Week 13 loss, marking his third missed kick in the last three weeks.

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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

Daniel Jones News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 2

Colts' Daniel Jones’ Ranks Unsettlingly Low in Vital QB Stat

The Indianapolis Colts dropped to 8-4 on Sunday with a 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans, who now sit just one game back from the division lead. The loss was Indy's first at home this season, previously a perfect 6-0 heading into Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 2

Colts Appear to Be Falling Apart at the Seams

After the third loss in four games from the Indianapolis Colts, things are looking beyond shaky for Shane Steichen and his squad. Several factors have started to show since Indy dropped its Week 9 game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the three most vibrant will be covered in this piece.

Shane Steichen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 1

Colts' Shane Steichen Slipping, Falls into 'Loser' Category

The Indianapolis Colts suffered their third loss over the last four games against the Houston Texans in a 20-16 defeat at Lucas Oil Stadium. After the Colts had a torrid 7-1 start where they were at the top of the NFL mountain, they're now falling apart and sit at the sixth seed in the AFC.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 1

Indianapolis Colts Stumble In Heartbreaker Against Houston Texans, Plagued by Questionable Calls and Missed Chances

Sometimes, you just have one of those days. You know the kind—you wake up late, stub your toe on the bed frame, and spill coffee on your favorite shirt.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 1

Colts’ season on life support after Sauce Gardner injury

The Indianapolis Colts made a rare win-now move when they decided to trade for Sauce Gardner. Trading two first-round picks for him was a steep price, but it was one that they were willing to pay for an elite cornerback.

Ranking the three teams atop the AFC South

Injuries to monitor after Week 13: Chargers receive concerning Justin Herbert news amid playoff push

NFL Week 13 winners, losers: Bryce Young shines; Colts continue to struggle

The most lopsided blowouts in NFL history

The 'Most three-TD games in one season' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 1

Highest & Lowest Graded Colts in Morale-Killing Texans Loss

For the first time this season, the Indianapolis Colts have lost twice in a row. Their home defeat to the Houston Texans has fans and critics raising eyebrows, questioning whether the Colts team we saw in the first half of the season is a playoff contender or not.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2