The Indianapolis Colts had their first opportunity to showcase their new-look roster against an opposing NFL team ahead of the regular season on Tuesday.
The Colts will be back on the field for the first time in 2026, taking on a New England Patriots team, which they have practiced against this week. But before we get there, let’s project what the depth chart might look like.
After winning the competition to become the Colts’ kicker last summer, Spencer Shrader opened the 2025 season on a heater. Shrader nailed 13 of 14 field goals, including all five in a Week 2 defeat of the Broncos, and was perfect on 14 extra points in the Colts’ first five games.
The Indianapolis Colts begin their 2026 preseason tomorrow against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. There will be plenty of position battles to be on the lookout for, but also individual players who have a lot at stake in this preseason opener.
How many of the quarterbacks to throw for 400 yards or more at least five times in their NFL career can you name in five minutes?
Adam Vinatieri stole the show during last week’s Hall of Fame induction with his hilarious speech. Unfortunately, there were some noteworthy absentees from the ceremony, which included the likes of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Tyler Warren enjoyed a noteworthy rookie NFL campaign, finishing second on the Indianapolis Colts in receptions and receiving yards and ranking in the top-seven among all tight ends in both categories.
Jonathan Taylor has already proven he can dominate fantasy football when the Colts give him the keys. Now, Indianapolis has given him something even more valuable: certainty.
Per Mike Chappell, the plan is for Colts WR Alec Pierce to return from offseason ankle surgery by the season opener. Colts GM Chris Ballard clarified Pierce didn’t have a second PRP injection, and said they feel good with where he’s at in his recovery.
The real work now begins for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
While a divorce once seemed imminent between the Colts and Anthony Richardson, it’s now seeming increasingly likely that the former fourth-overall pick is sticking in Indy for another season.
Overall, Tuesday was a very solid day for the Colts after several key players stood out against the Patriots during joint practice. Did the Indianapolis Colts just give their fans a reason to feel genuinely optimistic?
The Indianapolis Colts finally face off against someone other than their teammates as they begin their preseason slate against the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
Anthony Richardson Sr. was named the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts' preseason opener Thursday night at New England. Richardson, who is splitting second-team reps with Riley Leonard, has also practiced some with the third team during training camp.
With the Indianapolis Colts preparing for the New England Patriots on Thursday for the preseason opener, there is no doubt excitement around the sophomore season of tight end Tyler Warren.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner had to defend himself on social media Tuesday after video went viral of him getting embarrassed in a joint practice against the New England Patriots.
The Indianapolis Colts finally received some positive news on the injury front Tuesday. WR Josh Downs, CB Justin Walley, S Hunter Wohler and WR Laquon Treadwell all returned to practice, while WR Alec Pierce continued making progress in his recovery from left ankle surgery.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has not been activated from the physically unable to perform list but his recovery from offseason foot surgery is on track, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Per Ben Volin, Colts HC Shane Steichen said QB Anthony Richardson will start the team’s preseason opener on Thursday against the Patriots. Richardson will get the first half in the preseason opener while QB Riley Leonard will play the second half, according to Joel A.
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that starting cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. is dealing with back issues that will keep him out of practice and the team’s first preseason game.
Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. requested a trade in February but then learned that teams around the NFL weren't all that interested in his servivces.
The Colts announced that they have signed veteran WR D.J. Montgomery and waived WR Liam Clifford. Montgomery, 29, went undrafted out of Austin Peay in 2019.
Few were spared during kicker Adam Vinatieri's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially welcomed the 2026 class into its ranks on Saturday.
It was assumed this past spring that either Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions would enter September as the new highest-paid running back in the NFL.
It was no secret that Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor wanted to sign a contract extension that would give him a pay raise before the 2026 NFL season got underway. The Colts gave Taylor millions of reasons to be happy one week before their preseason opener.
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