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Colts' plan for Anthony Richardson seems more apparent than ever following the team's end-of-season press conferences

When the Indianapolis Colts chose to use the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Anthony Richardson, they had high hopes for him to become the franchise quarterback they had long searched for.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_gm_chris_ballard_makes_big_statement_about_future_of_daniel_jones/s1_13132_43303987'>Colts GM Chris Ballard makes big statement about future of Daniel Jones</a></h2>

Questions surround Jones' future amid his contract situation and the significant injury he suffered in 2025.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_urged_to_begin_parting_ways_with_anthony_richardson_sr/s1_16667_43302601'>Colts Urged to Begin Parting Ways with Anthony Richardson Sr.</a></h2>

The story of <a href="/nfl/players/anthony_richardson/695354">Anthony Richardson</a> Sr. with the Indianapolis Colts is truly a sad one. The young and athletic QB was drafted fourth overall in 2023 to help solidify the position for Indy.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_2025_leading_receiver_by_team_quiz/s1__43298660'>The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz</a></h2>

How many of the NFL players to lead their team in receiving yards in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_dt_deforest_buckner_posts_complete_message_about_return_from_neck_injury_in_2026/s1_17114_43301503'>Colts DT DeForest Buckner posts ‘complete’ message about return from neck injury in 2026</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts finally received long-awaited clarity about their defensive future as star defensive tackle <a href="/nfl/players/deforest_buckner/485473">DeForest Buckner</a> directly addressed his recovery, the 2026 NFL season, and the state of the Colts defense.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_best_passing_performances_from_one_nfl_playoff_run/s1__43266200'>The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run</a></h2>

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_bust_could_become_a_star_on_a_different_team/s1_17198_43300998'>Colts 'Bust' Could Become a Star On a Different Team</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts might part ways with quarterback <a href="/nfl/players/anthony_richardson/695354">Anthony Richardson</a> this offseason. If that happens, he could eventually turn out to be a star with another team. Indianapolis drafted Richardson fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_2025_player_honors_and_superlatives/s1_16667_43300503'>Colts' 2025 Player Honors and Superlatives</a></h2>

A heartbreaking 2025 season came to a close for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, and despite the final result (another missed postseason), this year will be hard to forget for most Colts fans.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_playoff_woes_put_them_in_awful_company/s1_16667_43299542'>Colts' Playoff Woes Put Them in Awful Company</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts had themselves one hell of a season - if we're talking about ultimate collapses and disappointment after a torrid 8-2 start. For a fifth-straight campaign, Indianapolis missed the playoffs, and yet again, have many questions swirling.

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The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of things to figure out this offseason. They know general manager <a href="/nfl/players/chris_ballard/680105">Chris Ballard</a> and head coach <a href="/nfl/players/shane_steichen/910233">Shane Steichen</a> will be

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/rare_feat_puts_colts_alec_pierce_in_company_with_eagles_legend/s1_16667_43298997'>Rare Feat Puts Colts' Alec Pierce in Company with Eagles Legend</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts ' season may have ended in heartbreak, but there were certainly some silver linings to take away from a tumultuous year. The Colts' offense in the first half of the season was historically efficient, and a large part of that was thanks to wide receiver <a href="/nfl/players/alec_pierce/632381">Alec Pierce</a>.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/trio_of_most_important_colts_free_agents_to_re_sign/s1_16667_43297546'>Trio of Most Important Colts Free Agents to Re-Sign</a></h2>

Since the postseason isn't a reality this year for the Indianapolis Colts, they must consider the bevy of talent within their ranks that will be on the free agent market.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/looking_back_at_every_nfl_christmas_day_game/s1__43174218'>Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/3_reasons_colts_epic_collapse_is_one_of_biggest_in_nfl_history/s1_16667_43297547'>3 Reasons Colts' Epic Collapse is One of Biggest in NFL History</a></h2>

The NFL playoffs are just around the corner, and yet again, the Indianapolis Colts won't be a part of the competition. This result of an 8-9 record is unacceptable considering how incredibly well the season started for Indianapolis, and the mountainous fall from grace must be discussed.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_must_do_whatever_it_takes_to_keep_star_playmaker/s1_17198_43295434'>Colts Must Do Whatever It Takes to Keep Star Playmaker</a></h2>

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver <a href="/nfl/players/alec_pierce/632381">Alec Pierce</a> will be one of the NFL’s top free agents this offseason. The Colts must do whatever it takes to re-sign him.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_owners_release_letter_to_fans_after_7_game_losing_streak/s1_16667_43294617'>Colts Owners Release Letter to Fans After 7-Game Losing Streak</a></h2>

The second half of the NFL season couldn't have gone worse for the Indianapolis Colts . Their starting quarterback suffered a season-ending injury, they lost seven consecutive games, and the star cornerback they traded two first-round picks for played just two full games.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/a_colts_afc_south_rival_is_considering_a_move_that_would_steal_a_key_member_away_from_the_teams_coaching_staff/s1_17313_43294636'>A Colts' AFC South rival is considering a move that would steal a key member away from the team's coaching staff</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts might have decided to keep their head leadership infrastructure of <a href="/nfl/players/shane_steichen/910233">Shane Steichen</a> and <a href="/nfl/players/chris_ballard/680105">Chris Ballard</a> together. Still, multiple teams around the league have openings they are looking to fill. For teams looking for a new head coach, it seems Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will be a top candidate under consideration.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/are_daniel_jones_colts_open_to_continuing_working_relationship_in_2026/s1_13132_43292776'>Are Daniel Jones, Colts open to continuing working relationship in 2026?</a></h2>

A recent report shared that Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen plan to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones. Is Jones interested in remaining in Indy?

Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question

The 'NFL QBs to start a game in 2025-26' quiz

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/former_nfl_all_pro_is_considering_retirement_at_age_29/s1_127_43291889'>Former NFL All-Pro is considering retirement at age 29</a></h2>

One former All-Pro selection may be calling an early end to his football career. Indianapolis Colts cornerback <a href="/nfl/players/charvarius_ward/571193">Charvarius Ward</a> revealed to reporters on Monday that he is considering retirement, per James Boyd of The Athletic.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_shane_steichen_hides_behind_eye_injury_when_pressed_about_anthony_richardsons_future/s1_17114_43292014'>Colts’ Shane Steichen hides behind eye injury when pressed about Anthony Richardson’s future</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts are entering a crucial offseason, and few questions loom larger than what comes next for quarterback <a href="/nfl/players/anthony_richardson/695354">Anthony Richardson</a>. Once viewed as the franchise’s long-term answer, Richardson now finds himself at a crossroads as Indianapolis reassesses its direction following a stunning late-season collapse.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/wr_alec_pierce_open_to_new_colts_deal/s1_14819_43290773'>WR Alec Pierce Open To New Colts Deal</a></h2>

<a href="/nfl/players/alec_pierce/632381">Alec Pierce</a> looms as one of the top free agent options at the receiver position this spring. Remaining with the Colts appears to still be on the table, although an exploration of the market also seems to be approaching.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/daniel_jones_interested_in_re_signing_with_colts/s1_14819_43289856'>Daniel Jones Interested In Re-Signing With Colts</a></h2>

The Giants paid dearly for overvaluing <a href="/nfl/players/daniel_jones/610526">Daniel Jones</a>‘ 2022 season. After declining Jones’ fifth-year option in 2022, the Giants gave him a $40MM-per-year deal minutes before the March 2023 franchise tag application deadline.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_sign_lb_austin_ajiake_to_one_year_extension_sign_16_futures_players/s1_17039_43289295'>Colts Sign LB Austin Ajiake To One-Year Extension, Sign 16 Futures Players</a></h2>

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed LB <a href="/nfl/players/austin_ajiake/630524">Austin Ajiake</a> to a one-year extension. Additionally, the Colts have signed the following 16 players to futures deals: RB <a href="/nfl/players/ulysses_bentley_iv/928353">Ulysses Bentley IV</a> CB Wyett Ekeler DE <a href="/nfl/players/viliami_fehoko/662549">Viliami Fehoko</a> Jr.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_cb_charvarius_ward_uncertain_about_future_due_to_concussion_symptoms/s1_17039_43288735'>Colts CB Charvarius Ward Uncertain About Future Due To Concussion Symptoms</a></h2>

Per ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Colts CB <a href="/nfl/players/charvarius_ward/571193">Charvarius Ward</a> said he’s uncertain about his future in the NFL because of lingering concussion symptoms. Ward was shut down for the season in December after suffering his third concussion of the season.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_make_decisions_on_shane_steichen_chris_ballard_for_2026/s1_14819_43286373'>Colts make decisions on Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard for 2026</a></h2>

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/colts_alec_pierce_ejected_after_bumping_referee_jabir_walker/s1_127_43287001'>Colts' Alec Pierce ejected after bumping referee Jabir Walker</a></h2>

<a href="/nfl/players/alec_pierce/632381">Alec Pierce</a> was having a monster game for the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 18 contest against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, until getting ejected.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/rookie_qb_riley_leonards_performance_against_texans_should_leave_colts_with_one_big_question/s1_13132_43285403'>Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question</a></h2>

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