The Indianapolis Colts, like the rest of the league, will be busy over the next two months as they work to finalize their boards ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Indianapolis Colts top priority ahead of the NFL's legal tampering period starting on Monday is clear to the entire world at this point. They have to do everything in their power to keep wide receiver Alec Pierce from testing the market.
The NFL Combine in Indianapolis brings speed, drills, and handshake theater. Behind closed doors, a 23-year-old quarterback Anthony Richardson he recently faced a meeting he already anticipated.
A franchise quarterback rarely reaches the trade market before 20 starts, especially one selected 4th overall. Yet on February 26 2026, the Associated Press reported that the Indianapolis Colts authorized 23 year old Anthony Richardson to seek a trade after 15 uneven starts.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The Indianapolis Colts face a major decision as one of their key receivers approaches free agency. Wide receiver Alec Pierce stressed that his future role will be a critical factor in any potential contract extension or new deal.
Sauce Gardner arrived in Indianapolis after signing a record-breaking $120.4 million extension. But after a humorous yet desperate plea on social media, Gardner seems to realize that his reunion with Alec Pierce may be over.
The Indianapolis Colts under general manager Chris Ballard have generally been extremely cautious in free agency. They rarely bring in outside playmakers, a strategy that hasn't paid off over the past decade.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
The Indianapolis Colts made a bold decision to tag quarterback Daniel Jones instead of wide receiver Alec Pierce. While there was some expectation that Pierce would reach a long-term deal before free agency, the 25-year-old intends to test the open market when it begins on March 11.
It's been reported that the Indianapolis Colts are spending a 30 visit on Miami (OH) University's linebacker, Jackson Kuwatch. This isn't surprising that the Colts are already going to work on evaluating linebackers through private workouts, and Kuwatch is certainly interesting.
Per James Boyd and Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Colts WR Alec Pierce could get more than the $27.3 million cost for the non-exclusive franchise tag annually on the open market.
After a seven-game losing streak to end the season, the Indianapolis Colts went 8-9 and missed the playoffs. Three games into that losing streak, quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is behind us, and now the Indianapolis Colts will be focusing on pro days and in-person interviews as they try to finalize their draft board before April arrives.
Since the Cowboys used the franchise tag on George Pickens, Colts WR Alec Pierce became the top wide receiver on the free agent market. He was a tag candidate for the Colts as well, though they chose to go in a different direction, setting the table for Pierce to test the open market.
For the Indianapolis Colts, the 2026 NFL Draft begins with building a meaningful class without a first-round pick. That selection was shipped away in the blockbuster trade that brought All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis.
While speaking with reporters at the combine last week, Colts GM Chris Ballard indicated that he may be able to retain both Jones and Pierce without having to use either the franchise tag or the transition tag on either player. That won't be the case.