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Which Colts Storylines Are Worth Paying Attention to at OTAs (And Which Aren't)

Which Colts Storylines Are Worth Paying Attention to at OTAs (And Which Aren't)

The Indianapolis Colts kick off their organized team activities portion of the offseason early next week on Tuesday, May 26th. Though no pads or contact will be allowed until training camp later this summer, this stage will feature the first time in which the Colts' rookie class will share the field with their veteran counterparts.

Chris Ballard News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 23
Chris Ballard Has Put Colts into the 'Shadow Zone'

Chris Ballard Has Put Colts into the 'Shadow Zone'

It's no secret that Chris Ballard's time as the Indianapolis Colts' general manager has been lackluster. Even after a blistering 8-2 start in 2025, the team somehow still missed the playoffs and lost every game after their bye week, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs and ending with the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 22
Ranking The Colts' Top 5 Position Battles Heading Into OTAs

Ranking The Colts' Top 5 Position Battles Heading Into OTAs

The Indianapolis Colts begin the organized team activities portion of their offseason schedule early next on Tuesday, May 26th. This team minicamp will showcase the beginning of this summer's position battles.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 22
1 Colts rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

1 Colts rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp

The Indianapolis Colts have missed the playoffs for five straight seasons. Entering 2026, the franchise is looking to get back on track and prove they can be a contender in the AFC.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 22
Colts' Second-Year Defensive End Poised to Take Advantage of Big Opportunity

Colts' Second-Year Defensive End Poised to Take Advantage of Big Opportunity

The Indianapolis Colts have a major opening on its defensive line heading into the 2026 season. With third-year pass rusher Laiatu Latu shoring up one of the line, the starting defensive end role opposite of him remains up for grabs.

Anthony Richardson News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 22
Colts' Biggest Offseason Question Involves One of Their Greatest Investments

Colts' Biggest Offseason Question Involves One of Their Greatest Investments

This is one of the most pivotal offseasons in recent memory for the Indianapolis Colts, and while there are questions aplenty, one stands out more than anything else.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21
Indianapolis Colts 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Indianapolis Colts 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Charvarius Ward News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 21
Charvarius Ward Opens Up About Challenges Faced During First Year With Colts

Charvarius Ward Opens Up About Challenges Faced During First Year With Colts

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. is itching to remind folks across the league that he's one of the best at his position. His first season in Indianapolis saw more downs than ups, both mentally and physically, but Ward's determined to get back into the swing of things as he enters his second season with the Colts.

Daniel Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 21
Bill Barnwell bashes $50 million Daniel Jones Colts’ mistake that could ruin everything

Bill Barnwell bashes $50 million Daniel Jones Colts’ mistake that could ruin everything

Did the Indianapolis Colts make a massive mistake by signing Daniel Jones to roughly a $50 million contract? ESPN’s Bill Barnwell takes a dive into what happened over the offseason and why the numbers in the contract are going to hurt the Colts in the long run.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21
Analyst lists three possible landing spots for Deebo Samuel

Analyst lists three possible landing spots for Deebo Samuel

Samuel may no longer be the prime dual-threat guy he was in his heyday, but he can still pile up yards after the catch like the best of them.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 21
5 Colts Who Could Be First-Time Pro Bowlers

5 Colts Who Could Be First-Time Pro Bowlers

The Indianapolis Colts roster has plenty of names who contribute at the highest level and have earned the honor of being called a Pro Bowler. Jonathan Taylor, Quenton Nelson, Charvarius Ward, Sauce Gardner, DeForest Buckner, and Tyler Warren are a few who stand out the most.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 20
Matt Goncalves Bulks Up in Pursuit of Retaining Starting Role on Colts OL

Matt Goncalves Bulks Up in Pursuit of Retaining Starting Role on Colts OL

The Indianapolis Colts' offensive line has been a steady wagon throughout Chris Ballard's nine-year tenure as general manager. The early stages included

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 20
Colts' Defensive Depth has Seen Significant Improvement This Offseason

Colts' Defensive Depth has Seen Significant Improvement This Offseason

The Indianapolis Colts entered the free agency and NFL Draft portions of the 2026 offseason with a lot of work to do. Outside of retaining its top internal free agent in wide receiver Alec Pierce, the Colts were left with many holes on their roster, namely on the defensive side of the ball.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 20
Colts Get Brutal Re-Evaluation of 2023 Draft Class

Colts Get Brutal Re-Evaluation of 2023 Draft Class

The Indianapolis Colts had a solid draft this year after pulling in eight new talents headlined by linebacker C.J. Allen and safety A.J. Haulcy. However, just a few years ago, in 2023, Indianapolis secured a whopping 12 new players to help build the future of the franchise.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 20
Colts Are Prepared to Embrace Committee Approach at Wide Receiver

Colts Are Prepared to Embrace Committee Approach at Wide Receiver

The Indianapolis Colts' passing game in 2026 won't be that different from a season ago, though the void that Michael Pittman Jr. left when he was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers will be tricky to fill.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 19
Lou Anarumo's Former Player Pipeline Has Intensified Throughout the Colts Offseason

Lou Anarumo's Former Player Pipeline Has Intensified Throughout the Colts Offseason

Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has been trying to replicate his success from the Cincinnati Bengals' Super Bowl run in 2021 for half a decade now.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 19
Indianapolis Colts Face Brutal Opening Stretch That Will Determine Their Season

Indianapolis Colts Face Brutal Opening Stretch That Will Determine Their Season

Late last week, the NFL unveiled the schedule for the upcoming regular season. Although the Indianapolis Colts and the rest of the league already knew which slate of opponents they'd be up against, the order in which they'd face off was yet to be determined.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 19
Colts Revenge Game Against Chiefs Classified as 'Must Watch' TV

Colts Revenge Game Against Chiefs Classified as 'Must Watch' TV

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of intriguing games as part of their 17-game slate for the 2026 NFL season. However, one game stands out for The Athletic's James Boyd: Week 2, when Indianapolis visits the dreaded Arrowhead Stadium to face off against Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 18
Colts Deemed Best Fit for Former All-Pro Wideout

Colts Deemed Best Fit for Former All-Pro Wideout

As we get deeper into the offseason, viable free agent contributors dwindle. Some of these remaining free agents have strategically remained unsigned as they try to secure an ideal landing spot, whereas the others have either outplayed their hand or are working back from injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 18
Colts DC Lou Anarumo Broke Down Key Defenders for the 2026 Season

Colts DC Lou Anarumo Broke Down Key Defenders for the 2026 Season

The Indianapolis Colts are heading into year two of Lou Anarumo's multiple defense, a unit that prides itself on complexity from all position groups. While

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Anthony Richardson explains why not being traded is a ‘blessing in disguise’

Anthony Richardson explains why not being traded is a ‘blessing in disguise’

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson asked to be traded this offseason, but did not ultimately get the move he was looking for. Despite that, he does not seem bothered by it.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 14
Colts Release OT Jack Wilson, Former Dual-Sport College Hooper, From Injured Reserve

Colts Release OT Jack Wilson, Former Dual-Sport College Hooper, From Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts released OT Jack Wilson from injured reserve with a settlement on Thursday, per the NFL transaction wire.  He was a former college basketball player who at 6-11 and 310 pounds had been trying to convert to offensive tackle.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / May 14
Colts Do Not Plan To Pursue No. 3 WR

Colts Do Not Plan To Pursue No. 3 WR

The Colts were on pace to have one of the league’s best passing offenses in 2025 before Daniel Jones‘ season-ending injury. As a result, Alec Pierce was only player to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards with Michael Pittman and Josh Downs both seeing statistical regression from the year prior.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 13
Anthony Richardson Sr. may have kept Colts from making a career-altering decision

Anthony Richardson Sr. may have kept Colts from making a career-altering decision

Were the Colts close to making a significant decision on Richardson?

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Anthony Richardson Sr. has reportedly accepted this reality

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. has reportedly accepted this reality after trade request

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is stuck in somewhat of a career purgatory this spring after he requested a trade following the 2025 season.

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