Quarterback issues have been rampant for the Indianapolis Colts ever since Andrew Luck retired. Indy has tried veteran band-aids and young replacements, but nothing has materialized into a division title.
The 2025 season was a true roller coaster ride for the Indianapolis Colts, which featured two separate campaigns within one. Indy started hotter than ever expected with a league-best 8-2 record and Super Bowl aspirations.
James Boyd of The Athletic ranks the Colts’ top five impending free agents this offseason: Boyd puts QB Daniel Jones at the top of his list, and writes that “all signs point” to Jones being back in 2026.
The Indianapolis Colts ' defense wasn't atrocious in 2025, but they certainly could have used some help, especially on the defensive line. The Colts posted 39 sacks as a team, but over the final five weeks of the season, they had just four.
The Indianapolis Colts had injury issues with their cornerbacks from training camp until the end of the 2025 regular season. Justin Walley (torn ACL), Charvarius Ward (three concussions), Sauce Gardner (calf strain), and Jaylon Jones (hamstring, missed seven games) all suffered critical injuries that either limited, or derailed their years.
As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.
The Indianapolis Colts are continuing to reshape the defensive side of their staff this offseason. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, UNLV outside linebackers coach Jeremy Bruce has accepted a defensive quality control role with Indianapolis, adding another fresh voice to a unit that desperately needs recalibration heading into 2026.
The story of Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks is one of the NFL's best in recent memory. Darnold was written off by several teams, but the former third-overall pick proved the doubters wrong in Year 8 by hoisting a Lombardi Trophy and becoming the second quarterback in NFL history to string together consecutive 14-win seasons.
Chris Ballard made plenty of impact moves in 2025 for the Indianapolis Colts. Adding cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Cam Bynum were among the highlighted transactions.
Peyton Manning will always be treated as royalty in the state of Indiana and even more so in the city of Indianapolis. Manning led the charge to make a state known for its unconditional love of basketball open its minds and hearts to the game of football.
With their first-round pick gone, the Indianapolis Colts will be hunting in the bargain bin for rookies in the later rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. The Colts are expected to gain two compensatory picks before the draft, which could help general manager Chris Ballard make any draft-day moves for players he likes.
The Indianapolis Colts will face some tough decisions during the 2026 offseason. The Colts were one of the NFL’s best teams early in the season. In fact, they entered their bye week at 8-2 and seemed on top of the world.
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.
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to use the franchise tag in the coming weeks on either QB Daniel Jones or WR Alec Pierce, per CBS’s Jonathan Jones.
The tenure of Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen has been simultaneously unforgettable and unmemorable. The Colts haven't accomplished anything, going 25-26 over three seasons, but Steichen also coached a record-breaking stretch at the start of 2025 and oversaw two stints by quarterbacks over 40.
The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Marion Hobby as their defensive line coach, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Wednesday night.
The biggest need for the Indianapolis Colts roster is undoubtedly within the defensive trenches, specifically edge rusher. Outside of Laiatu Latu, this was quite a disappointing group effort from the defensive ends, which points to the need for an upgrade.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed a new leader for the defensive line after Charlie Partridge left for Notre Dame. University of Arkansas defensive line coach, Marion Hobby.
The Indianapolis Colts have been fortunate not to suffer a significant shake-up to their coaching staff this offseason. Multiple members have interviewed elsewhere but ultimately remained with the team.
The NFL's off-season is in full swing following the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory on Sunday, and Las Vegas has already released each team's odds to become the team that wins it all next season.
The Indianapolis Colts will have to figure out the future at quarterback for the franchise. A recent report regarding a veteran QB may place him firmly on their radar.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed one of the most unlikely comeback stories of all time on Sunday when he became the first starting quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl after playing for 5+ teams.
Daniel Jones represents the top pending free agent for the Colts. Keeping him in the fold will be a major offseason priority, but the same is also true of Alec Pierce.
In the weeks leading up to Thursday's announcement for the NFL's 2026 Hall of Fame class, there was more discussion and outrage over who was not getting in than who might get in.