Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Alec Pierce News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27

Colts Activate Alec Pierce From PUP List

Alec Pierce‘s ramp-up process following offseason ankle surgery has moved to the practice stage. The Colts activated the now-high-priced wide receiver off their active/PUP list Thursday, as expected, clearing the way for practice participation.

Mekhi Blackmon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Browns Claiming CB Mekhi Blackmon Off Waivers From Colts

The Cleveland Browns are officially claiming CB Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts, per the NFL Transactions wire. Blackmon’s claim is being deferred

Rigoberto Sanchez News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27

Colts Extend P Rigoberto Sanchez

Entering his 10th season with the Colts, Rigoberto Sanchez will no longer play on an expiring contract. Indianapolis handed its longtime punter another extension Thursday, according to a team announcement.

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Rigoberto Sanchez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Colts Sign P Rigoberto Sanchez To Two-Year Extension

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed P Rigoberto Sanchez to an extension. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo adds the deal is for two years and will make Sanchez a top-five paid punter in the league.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Alec Pierce News / Field Level Media / August 27

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) activated from PUP list

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was activated from the physically unable to perform list Thursday as Indianapolis prepared to wrap up training camp. Pierce, 26, had offseason surgery to address an ankle injury that didn't respond to platelet-rich plasma injections.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27

Colts make massive Alec Pierce move with Week 1 in mind

It now appears that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce may play in the Colts' Week 1 home game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13.

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) activated from PUP list

Why keeping four quarterbacks makes sense for the Steelers

Steelers might cut Aaron Rodgers' favorite amid unusual quarterback plan

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Josh Downs News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 27

Colts' Josh Downs Gets Candid on Injury, Expectations for Season

The biggest storyline of Indianapolis Colts training camp was the health of wide receiver Alec Pierce. Pierce continues to rehab an ankle injury that required offseason surgery.

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The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

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Indianapolis Colts News / The Spun / August 27

Pat McAfee Wants NFL To Give Lifetime Insurance To Former Players

Former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN star Pat McAfee isn’t satisfied with the way the NFL treats its retired players. Earlier this week, the British Medical Journal released a study regarding CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in NFL players who passed away between 2016-2021.

Josh Downs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Colts’ Josh Downs downplays calf injury with ‘very minor’ assurance

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is down but not out. With that lame pun out of the way, Downs can focus on recovering from his calf injury, which prevented him from participating in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

CJ Allen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 26

Colts' CJ Allen Reflects On Setback Suffered in Preseason

The Indianapolis Colts emphasized that they were looking to inject speed and youth into their front seven (linebackers and defensive linemen) this offseason.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Pat McAfee Jumps to Colts Defense After Ex-Dallas Star Mocks Him on Live TV

Over the last two years, the Indianapolis Colts have played in just two primetime games. This year, they will have two again, but none on Monday night.

Mekhi Blackmon News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26

Colts Waive CB Mekhi Blackmon

After starting 11 games with the Colts in 2025, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is now in limbo. The Colts waived Blackmon on Wednesday and signed undrafted rookie corner Kenneth Harris, per a team announcement.

Indianapolis Colts News / TWSN / August 25

Indianapolis Colts’ $114 Million Star Is Closing in on His Return

For the entire 2026 NFL training camp period so far, the Indianapolis Colts have been without their new WR1, as Alec Pierce has been sidelined on the Physically Unable to Perform list while recovering from an ankle surgery he underwent in March.

Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / August 25

Colts' latest Anthony Richardson decision screams trade audition

The Indianapolis Colts insist Anthony Richardson remains part of their quarterback room. Their plan for the preseason finale suggests something else may be happening.

Colts make Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard decision for preseason finale vs. Lions

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The '2 passing, 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 25

Colts make Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard decision for preseason finale vs. Lions

Did the Colts drop a hint regarding their QB2 plans with this decision regarding their final preseason game?

NFL’s response to Jed York could expose its personal conduct double standard

Three veteran NFL offensive free agents still on the market

New statistical model raises red flags for Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL readiness

The '2 passing, 2 rushing-TD games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / August 25

Indianapolis Colts 53-man Roster Projection: See who’s in and who’s out following Week 2 of the preseason

Here is an updated look at where the Indianapolis Colts roster stands after the second preseason game and ahead of the finale that will determine the final 53-man roster for Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25

NFL’s response to Jed York could expose its personal conduct double standard

The NFL said San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will face review under the league’s personal conduct policy. Now comes the awkward part: proving that the policy does not suddenly soften when the person under investigation signs the checks.

49ers owner Jed York arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution

New details emerge regarding Jed York’s arrest

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The 'NFL all-time receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most career receiving yards can you name in five minutes?

Anthony Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Anthony Richardson responds to assistant GM’s remarks on his Colts future

The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a quarterback quandary atop the position’s depth chart, with the AFC South franchise expected to have Daniel Jones under center come Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21

Drew Rosenhaus shares massive Tyreek Hill update amid injury recovery

A July report indicated that NFL teams weren't all that interested in taking a flier on former Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill amid Hill's ongoing recovery from the gruesome knee injury he suffered on Sept.

Three RBs who will have to carry their offense in 2026 season

NFL must address the real problem after Dolphins, Giants become latest teams to brawl in joint practice

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 21

Colts' Shane Steichen shares massive Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard update

Who will be Daniel Jones' backup at QB in Indianapolis between 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. and 2025 sixth-round draft pick Riley Leonard?

Massive Week 1 injury update on Colts' Tyler Warren surfaces

Reporters sound alarms about Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts

Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks

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