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Colts Told to Consider Massive Trade for A.J. Brown

For the most part, the offense of the Indianapolis Colts is intact from what it looked like in 2025. This offense, led by Daniel Jones, was decimating defenses and putting up league-best numbers until the wheels fell off after an 8-2 start.

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Colts 53-Man Roster Projection Heading into OTAs

The Indianapolis Colts kick off OTAs this week, starting on Tuesday. Although the helmets won't be cracking in this non-contact stage of the offseason, this is a good time to look at the roster and see what the Colts are working with as the rookies and veterans share the practice field for the first time.

Alec Pierce News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Colts linked to All-Pro WR amid concerns of the pass-catching unit after Alec Pierce’s injury and Michael Pittman’s departure

The Colts could use some more weaponry along their perimeter, and there might be just the man for the job on the trade block sooner rather than later. The Indianapolis Colts had a very busy offseason.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 25

3 Things We Will Be Watching Closely at Colts OTAs

The Indianapolis Colts kick off OTAs tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th. This will be the next opportunity for head coach Shane Steichen to see what he's working with as the Colts enter a make-or-break season.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

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NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 24

Big De'Von Achane Extension Could Hint at Colts' Next Move With Jonathan Taylor

The Miami Dolphins recently awarded running back De'Von Achane an excellent four-year, $64 million extension after an impressive 2025 campaign that saw him tally 1,350 rushing yards, 488 receiving yards, and 12 all-purpose touchdowns.

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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.

Jalen Morton News / The Forkball / May 23

A Change at Quarterback Has Columbus Soaring

The Columbus Aviators made a change at quarterback, and it was the difference in the game! The Columbus Aviators made a change at quarterback in their second-to-last game of the 2026 season.

Daniel Jones News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 23

Colts' Daniel Jones Said to Have One of the Best Supporting Casts

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is ready to bounce back after sustaining an unfortunate Achilles injury that ended his promising 2025 campaign.

Josh Downs News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 23

Colts Would Be Smart to Extend Josh Downs Before 2026 Season

When the Indianapolis Colts selected Josh Downs in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, many across the league believed the Colts had gotten a steal.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 23

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'

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

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.

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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

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 22

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

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.

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Anthony Richardson News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 22

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.

James Bettcher News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 21

Colts' James Bettcher Likes What He's Seeing From His Rookie Linebackers

The Indianapolis Colts entered NFL Draft weekend with almost nothing to write home about when it came to their linebacker room. After trading the room's

Sauce Gardner News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 21

Top 5 WR Matchups for Colts CB Sauce Gardner in 2026

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner is poised to return to his All-Pro ways in his first full season with the team. After being traded for at the trade deadline during the 2025 season, Gardner started in just four games for the Colts down the stretch as a nagging calf injury kept him sidelined.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 21

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

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 21

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.

Chiefs can only replace Rashee Rice with one free agent

Five lingering NFL questions: Chiefs in the WR market? Saints vets on the move? And more

Patriots embracing 'us against the world' mentality as Super Bowl loss, Mike Vrabel controversy lingers

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Anthony Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

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

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

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.

Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / May 13

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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The 'No.4-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Anthony Richardson News / Pro Football Rumors / May 13

Colts Could Keep Anthony Richardson?

Anthony Richardson and the Colts have seemed destined for a split for almost a year. The first writing appeared on the wall when the team signed Daniel Jones to compete for the starting quarterback job; by midseason, it was covered.

Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / May 12

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.

Why Colts may not give up on Anthony Richardson Sr. despite signing Daniel Jones to new contract

Falcons may have favorite in mind for Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. QB competition

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