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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Overlooked Corner Colts Should Re-Sign in 2026

The 2025 season was filled with injuries for the Indianapolis Colts , especially in the secondary. Despite offseason signings to level up the starting secondary, the Colts couldn't escape the injury bug, killing their defensive momentum toward the end of the year as practice-squad players were forced to fill in in big moments.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts Free Agency Forecast Hints at Potential Breakup

Following a rollercoaster season, the Indianapolis Colts must focus on reconstructing their roster to push for an AFC South title—something that Indy hasn't won in over a decade.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 28

3 candidates the Colts should consider hiring to be its defensive line coach despite not working with Lou Anarumo in the past

Fans wanted to see the Indianapolis Colts make some significant changes to its coaching staff and front office this offseason. The team instead elected

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

One Colts Coach Gets Respect as HC Candidate, Another Doesn't

The head coaching vacancies are dwindling, with the Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals still remaining. Two specific Indianapolis Colts coaches have surfaced as potential candidates: defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 28

Colts finally received an answer it had been waiting for, allowing them to make an important offseason decision

The Indianapolis Coltslost its defensive line coach this offseason with Charlie Partridge joining the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The team had to wait to fill that opening until they found out whether Lou Anarumo would return next season.

Bill Polian News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts Legend Bill Polian Accused in Belichick Hall of Fame Fiasco

Yesterday, news broke that longtime New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick will not be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Tyler Warren News / NFL Analysis Network / January 28

Tyler Warren had 76 catches as a rookie. He didn’t top 45 receiving yards in any game after Thanksgiving

The Indianapolis Colts started 8-2 in 2025 and then lost seven consecutive games. The young roster showed potential but couldn’t sustain it. Tyler Warren, Jalen Travis, and Riley Leonard are entering their second seasons.

Indianapolis Colts News / The SportsRush / January 28

Are Bill Polian and Bill Belichick Old Foes? What Role Did the Former Colts GM Play in Belichick’s HOF Snub?

Bill Belichick’s stunning omission from the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee has continued to reverberate around the NFL, and new reporting suggests that the decision may not have been purely procedural.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Colts hit a home run with 2 incredible selections to give its defense a boost in a new 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The Indianapolis Colts have a big offseason coming up as all signs point to it being a playoff or else type mindset dor multiple key players as well as coaches and front office members. The team has ended the season outside of the playoffs for five straight years and if 2026 leads to a sixth, changes will be coming.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 27

Breaking Down Colts' Grizzly Base Defense Under Lou Anarumo

Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo hates linebackers… Okay, not really, but his style of defense has heavily leaned into the modern-day philosophy of nickel defense being the new base personnel grouping.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 26

How High Colts’ 2026 Pick Would Be Without Sauce Trade

Not long ago, the Indianapolis Colts were sitting atop the AFC, and general manager Chris Ballard pulled the trigger on a trade deal that shocked the NFL world.

Sauce Gardner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Greg Scruggs, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

Colts CB Sauce Gardner was a huge acquisition for the team as they attempted to make a playoff push. Injuries had derailed the strong season the team was having before Gardner arrived, yet he still sees a future in Indianapolis after being acquired by GM Chris Ballard.

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 26

5 prospects at the Senior Bowl that the Colts should be watching closely this week ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft

During Chris Ballard's tenure as the general manager, the Indianapolis Colts have made a habit of scouting talent from the Senior Bowl. This tradition has led to some exciting picks, including standout players like Alec Pierce, Michael Pittman Jr., Bernhard Raimann, and the dynamic Shaquille Leonard.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 26

Colts Position Group That Needs a Major Overhaul

Although they hired a new defensive coordinator before the season, the Indianapolis Colts didn't greatly improve their defense in 2025, with most of the struggles stemming from the middle of the field.

Philip Rivers News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 26

Colts' Opportunity to Hire Philip Rivers as Coach Fading Fast

After Philip Rivers returned from a five-year hiatus to play quarterback in 2025 for the Indianapolis Colts, the thought was he might be a solid fit to bring in on the coaching staff.

Sauce Gardner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Colts CB Sauce Gardner’s ‘definite’ statement on future with Indy after midseason trade backfires

When the Indianapolis Colts traded for Sauce Gardner in the middle of the season, fans knew what the team was going all-in. With Daniel Jones playing lights-out ball and the team in first place in the AFC, it seemed like the perfect time to trade for one of the best cornerbacks in the league.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 25

The AFC playoff results make the Colts' late-season collapse hurt even more, knowing how close they were to a Super Bowl

The Indianapolis Colts were sitting at the top of the AFC standings entering their Week 11 bye with an 8-2 record, then everything that could go wrong for the team did in the final seven games of the year.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Top 3 2026 NFL free agents that could fill a need on the Colts roster that not enough people are talking about

Stop me if you've heard this one before, but the Indianapolis Colts have some big decisions to make at the quarterback position this offseason. Many expect the team to re-sign Daniel Jones, even after his 2025 season ended early due to a torn right Achilles tendon.

Jim Irsay News / Total Pro Sports / January 24