Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

DeForest Buckner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

49ers’ perfect DeForest Buckner trade offer to Colts before NFL trade deadline

The San Francisco 49ers should offer the Indianapolis Colts a 2027 third-round pick for DeForest Buckner before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. That is a meaningful price for a 32-year-old defensive tackle, but his production and fit make a reunion worth pursuing.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 22

Grading Every Colts Position Group Through Six Weeks

The Indianapolis Colts are six games into the 2026 season, and at 2-4, there is plenty of blame to go around. Most of it belongs on the defensive side of the ball, but there are still a few bright spots keeping this team competitive.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 22

Colts' Jonathan Taylor addresses trade rumors after firing of Chris Ballard

Taylor was asked about possibly having a new football home next month.

Daniel Jones sends message to Colts teammates about uncertain futures after firing of Chris Ballard

Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

Five best candidates for new Colts GM

ESPN proposes 49ers trade for Colts DT—but not the one you think

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Trade Talk Sports / October 22

Indianapolis Colts at a Crossroads: Is It Time to Buy or Sell?

Firing a general manager is different from fixing a football team. The Indianapolis Colts have taken the first step, dismissing Chris Ballard after a disappointing 26–20 loss to the Tennessee Titans left them sitting at 2–4.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Grover Stewart News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Without a 2027 First-Rounder, the Colts Can't Afford to Keep Grover Stewart Past the Deadline

Grover Stewart turned 33 on Tuesday, and the Indianapolis Colts should treat it as the start of his farewell tour. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell proposed a deal that sends Stewart and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 sixth, and the timing lines up with a front office that just fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Sauce Gardner Says His New Calf Injury Is Nothing Like the One That Sank the Colts' 2025 Finish

Sauce Gardner knows how the word “calf” lands in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts cornerback missed Wednesday’s practice after hurting his calf in Sunday’s 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he spent part of his media session separating it from the injury that wrecked the end of his 2025 season.

Shane Steichen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 22

What Shane Steichen Must Do to Save His Job With the Colts

Chris Ballard is gone. And if this season keeps trending the way it has, I have a hard time believing Shane Steichen will be far behind. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon made her expectations clear when she fired Ballard on Monday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 22

Daniel Jones sends message to Colts teammates about uncertain futures after firing of Chris Ballard

Jones sent a message to his teammates while speaking about uncertainty regarding his status with the Colts.

Daniel Jones receives fresh warnings about future with Colts after firing of Chris Ballard

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

Jonathan Taylor News / TWSN / October 21

Elite Fantasy Football RB You Need to Trade For

So far through six games of the 2026 fantasy football season, Jonathan Taylor has been a great running back to have. Over that span, Taylor is averaging 19.8 PPG, with four of six games seeing him score at least 21.1 points.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Stadium Rant / October 21

Colts Trade Deadline: 5 Players Indianapolis Could Trade

The Colts trade deadline will likely disappoint fans. Most around the NFL believe Indianapolis could be selling at the NFL trade deadline on November 10.

Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / October 21

Indianapolis Colts Facing 16-Player Injury Crisis Before Week 7

The Indianapolis Colts listed 16 players on their initial injury report Wednesday as they prepared for Sunday’s game against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Sauce Gardner Says His Calf Injury Isn't as Bad This Time as Colts Wait on Their Top Cornerback

Indianapolis finally got a little relief in a week that hasn’t offered much of it. Sauce Gardner’s calf injury isn’t as bad as the one that derailed his first stretch with the Colts, the cornerback told reporters Wednesday, according to IndyStar’s Joel A.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Rival Teams Expect Colts To Sell Off Players Before Trade Deadline

Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, now that the Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard, rival teams expect Indianapolis to start trading away players before the trade deadline at the end of Week 9.

Roger Goodell News / EssentiallySports / October 21

'Didn’t Want to Beat the Commissioner': Pat McAfee Reveals Colts Frustrations Over Lockout During Roger Goodell’s Visit

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walked into the Indianapolis Colts locker room during the labor standoff in 2010, the mood was less like a business meeting and more like the build-up to a showdown.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Next GM Hire Could Decide Whether Shane Steichen Survives in Indianapolis

Shane Steichen heard the boos at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, and less than 24 hours later the Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard. That leaves Steichen, the coach Ballard hired in 2023, as the most visible holdover from a regime that owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon decided could not wait until the offseason.

Anthony Richardson News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Will the Colts Trade Anthony Richardson? The Eagles' QB Problem Could Open the Door

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has been available in some form since the Colts let him seek a trade this offseason, and nobody bit.

Shane Steichen News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Colts HC Shane Steichen Could Draw Interest If Fired

The standing of Shane Steichen as the Colts’ head coach has come in the crosshairs following the organization’s decision to fire GM Chris Ballard this week.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 21

Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

The futures of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and head coach Shane Steichen are up in the air after team owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired general manager Chris Ballard following the club's Week 6 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans.

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

Dan Patrick reveals who Colts contacted first after GM firing

Colts get Sauce Gardner injury update after ugly loss to Titans

The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

49ers should inquire for these Colts players immediately

The 49ers should call the Colts to bring in these players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after 49ers' win over Commanders

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

49ers stave off Commanders' comeback bid, remain unbeaten

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Peyton Manning News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Colts To Contact Peyton Manning About GM Job?

The Colts fired longtime general manager Chris Ballard on Monday, putting them in the market for a new leader of football operations for the first time since 2017.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 20

Jones receives fresh warnings about future with Colts after firing of Ballard

Daniel Jones receives fresh warnings about future with Colts after firing of Chris Ballard

The Colts fell to 2-4 when they suffered a 26-20 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans this past Sunday.

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

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

Sauce Gardner News / Yardbarker / October 19

Colts get Sauce Gardner injury update after ugly loss to Titans

The Colts infamously acquired Gardner at the last trade deadline for two first-round picks.

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon releases statement on Chris Ballard move

The '2023-24 NFL first-team All-Pros' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / October 19

Colts are reportedly looking into a general manager candidate who would change the entire complexion surrounding Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Colts are 2-4 with Ed Dodds running the front office for now. Dan Patrick just put a familiar name in the mix for the permanent general manager job, and the details go well beyond a title.