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A Fan's Guide to the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 Offseason Calendar

A Fan's Guide to the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 Offseason Calendar

The Indianapolis Colts began Phase 1 of their offseason schedule with voluntary work on April 21st, right in the thick of draft week. This period focuses on meetings, strength training, and rehabilitation before the team ramps up its workload for the rest of the summer.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 2
Colts Hidden Gem Linebacker Said to Have 'Best Value'

Colts Hidden Gem Linebacker Said to Have 'Best Value'

Linebacker was a position that the Indianapolis Colts needed to address in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Colts decided to start this by drafting CJ Allen with their first pick at the 53rd spot.

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / May 2
Jeremy Fowler: Anthony Richardson, Colts ‘still holding out hope for a trade’

Jeremy Fowler: Anthony Richardson, Colts ‘still holding out hope for a trade’

The Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson are still holding out hope for a trade prior to the 2026 season, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The team already declined to pick up his fifth-year option, signaling the end of this partnership.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2
The best free-agent fit for Jauan Jennings is in the AFC

The best free-agent fit for Jauan Jennings is in the AFC

Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason.

Russell Wilson may reject Jets via career-altering decision
Chiefs provide major Patrick Mahomes injury update
George Pickens' likely plan is a major win for the Cowboys
The 'Yearly yards-per-reception leaders' quiz
Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz
The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz
The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz
Anthony Richardson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 2
Colts Decline Fifth-Year Option For QB Anthony Richardson

Colts Decline Fifth-Year Option For QB Anthony Richardson

Stephen Holder reports that the Colts have officially declined the fifth-year option on former first-round QB Anthony Richardson. Exercising Richardson’s option would have cost the Colts more than $22 million, which clearly wasn’t going to happen, given that he isn’t the starter.

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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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft
Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs
Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft
2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
Anthony Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Colts make decision on QB Anthony Richardson’s future

Colts make decision on QB Anthony Richardson’s future

The Indianapolis Colts will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract for the 2027 season, ESPN reports. The move, revealed at the NFL’s deadline for 2023 first-round picks, means the former No.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 1
Colts make big decision on Anthony Richardson's future

Colts make big decision on Anthony Richardson's future

While most of the players from that class had their fifth-year options picked up, a few teams made the decision to decline that opportunity.

Anthony Richardson unsurprisingly gets multiple pieces of bad news
Three-time Super Bowl champion offers advice to Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.
How Colts GM Chris Ballard underestimated Daniel Jones before injury setback
The 'Active NFL game-winning drives' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 1
Indianapolis Colts Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers, and Long-Term Bets

Indianapolis Colts Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers, and Long-Term Bets

The Indianapolis Colts are in a make-or-break season under longtime general manager Chris Ballard. After exiting a season that featured yet another mid-season collapse, this regime is holding onto its last remaining breath of hope as it attempts to right the ship entirely.

Alec Pierce News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Yearly yards-per-reception leaders' quiz

The 'Yearly yards-per-reception leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in yards-per-reception since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 1
Colts' 2026 Draft Seen as Nearly Immaculate

Colts' 2026 Draft Seen as Nearly Immaculate

The Indianapolis Colts didn't have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that didn't stop the franchise from putting together quite an effective haul.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 1
Three-time Super Bowl champion offers advice to Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.

Three-time Super Bowl champion offers advice to Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.

As had been expected for some time, it was learned on Thursday that the Indianapolis Colts had decided to decline the fifth-year option for 2027 attached

The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz
NFL executives rip Giants over draft decision, trading Dexter Lawrence II to Bengals
NFL executive sends warning to Raiders fans about Fernando Mendoza hype
Buccaneers' Yaya Diaby sends warning to NFL about Rueben Bain Jr. after draft slide
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 1
One Colts Player Who Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet

One Colts Player Who Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet

The Indianapolis Colts may have doubled up at his position in the draft, but the outlook still remains in second-year defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau's favor -- for now, at least.

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The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
 The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz
The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
 The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1
How Colts GM Chris Ballard underestimated Daniel Jones before injury setback

How Colts GM Chris Ballard underestimated Daniel Jones before injury setback

Colts GM Chris Ballard says current Indianapolis QB Daniel Jones reminds him of a certain three-time Pro Bowl quarterback he watched in Kansas City. 

Colts QB Anthony Richardson unsurprisingly gets multiple pieces of bad news
Reporter explains why Garrett Nussmeier slid further in draft than Cade Klubnik
Travis Kelce offers bold take on Chiefs' second-round draft pick
The 'QBs with multiple 2 rushing-TD games' quiz
Anthony Richardson News / NFL Analysis Network / May 1
Colts declining Anthony Richardson’s option says their quarterback reset is already underway

Colts declining Anthony Richardson’s option says their quarterback reset is already underway

The Colts did not just make a contract decision when they declined Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option before the May 1 deadline. They confirmed that their quarterback room is already being rebuilt around a different idea of stability.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / May 1
Colts QB Anthony Richardson gets multiple pieces of bad news

Anthony Richardson unsurprisingly gets multiple pieces of bad news

Although Anthony Richardson has considerable athletic upside, he has struggled mightily since being drafted fourth overall three years ago.

More information emerges on concerning Bo Nix update
Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders competition has clear leader
Female reporter responds to ugly comment from Shilo Sanders
Why what Eagles want from Patriots for A.J. Brown may have changed
Eagles GM opens up about leapfrogging Steelers to draft Makai Lemon
Ravens reunite with six-time Pro Bowler ahead of his 19th season
Jim Irsay News / Total Apex Sports / April 30
Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Fiery Draft Call Just Broke the Internet (And We Completely Understand Why)

Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Fiery Draft Call Just Broke the Internet (And We Completely Understand Why)

Let’s be completely honest about the NFL Draft. By the time we drag ourselves into the seventh round on late Saturday afternoon, the glitz and glamour have completely worn off.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Colts GM pushes for shorter NFL Draft 1st round amid new clock debut

Colts GM pushes for shorter NFL Draft 1st round amid new clock debut

With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the rear view, it’s full steam ahead for all 32 NFL franchises towards the regular season. As each class of new rookies gets acclimated to their teams and the NFL lifestyle, the football media world has debated how strong each team’s group of players is as of right now.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 30
CJ Allen Offers Rare Stability for a Rookie Linebacker

CJ Allen Offers Rare Stability for a Rookie Linebacker

The Indianapolis Colts made some major changes at the linebacker position this offseason, opting to trade eight-year veteran, and team captain, Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for Colby Wooden.

Bill Murray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30

Colts Cutting Four Players Including OL Bill Murray

The Indianapolis Colts announced they are cutting four players.  Indianapolis is waiving DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. and LB Joseph Vaughn. They are releasing OL Bill Murray and waiving OT Jack Wilson with an injury designation.

Eric Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Vikings Signing DT Eric Johnson II To One-Year Deal

The Minnesota Vikings are signing veteran DT Eric Johnson II to a one-year deal, according to Aaron Wilson. Johnson, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 29
Colts need to learn from a past mistake and take care of one of their current young players before the season

Colts need to learn from a past mistake and take care of one of their current young players before the season

The Indianapolis Colts cost themselves a lot of money waiting to extend Alec Pierce till after his career year. They need to learn from that mistake and extend Josh Downs as soon as possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Colts are giving a former 5 star high school recruit the chance to prove the NFL made a big mistake not drafting him

Colts are giving a former 5 star high school recruit the chance to prove the NFL made a big mistake not drafting him

Indianapolis Colts signed an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, a highly sought-after five-star recruit out of high school. He hopes to prove the league made a mistake passing on him.

Indianapolis Colts News / EasySportz / April 28
NFL Expert Grades Indianapolis Colts 2026 Draft Class

NFL Expert Grades Indianapolis Colts 2026 Draft Class

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts leaned heavily on SEC-tested talent and defensive upgrades in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “B+” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / April 27
Sauce, Sweats, and Steals: Grading the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 NFL Draft Rollercoaster

Sauce, Sweats, and Steals: Grading the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 NFL Draft Rollercoaster

Let’s be brutally honest for a second about the Colts Draft and the NFL Draft as a whole. Grading an NFL draft class mere hours after Mr. Irrelevant gets his name called is a lot like reviewing a restaurant before they’ve actually cooked your food.

Indianapolis Colts News / Football Analysis / April 26
Colts’ $116M Bet On NFL’s Most Explosive Receiver Hits Surgery Table Just 42 Days After Signing

Colts’ $116M Bet On NFL’s Most Explosive Receiver Hits Surgery Table Just 42 Days After Signing

The ink on the richest free-agent wide receiver contract in NFL history was barely dry. Alec Pierce, the man who led the league in yards-per-catch for two consecutive seasons, had just locked in four years and up to $116 million with Indianapolis.

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