Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Indianapolis Colts Acquire 1,200-Yard WR Before Week 5

The Indianapolis Colts added a familiar name to their receiver room on Tuesday, announcing they have signed Quez Watkins to the practice squad while releasing cornerback Elijah Culp to make room.

Viliami Fehoko News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

49ers Sign DL Viliami Fehoko Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed DL Viliami Fehoko Jr. to the practice squad. Fehoko, 26, was a fourth-round pick by the Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft out of San Jose State.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Colts sign ex-Eagles player amid major WR concerns

As the Indianapolis Colts travel across the Atlantic for a Week 4 international clash against the Washington Commanders in London, they face a significant setback.

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Quez Watkins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Colts Sign WR Quez Watkins

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed WR Quez Watkins to the practice squad. The Colts released CB Elijah Culp from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / October 6

The Sideline CEO: Why Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Notepad is Driving the NFL World Crazy

If you have watched an Indianapolis Colts game at any point this season, your eyes have likely drifted away from the 22 players on the field and toward a woman standing near the bench.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 6

The Indianapolis Colts Are Still Searching for a Pass-Rush Fix

The Indianapolis Colts entered the offseason knowing they needed defensive end help. Four weeks into the season, they're still looking for it. Indianapolis had a glaring need coming out of last season and spent much of the offseason trying to boost its pass rush.

Daniel Jones News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 6

Is it Too Early for the Colts to Panic About Daniel Jones?

Daniel Jones looked like a completely different quarterback once he entered Shane Steichen's system last season. His legs paired with Jonathan Taylor's rushing ability and Alec Pierce's deep-threat presence created almost a perfect storm.

A.J. Haulcy News / Athlon Sports / October 6

A.J. Haulcy's 29.6 PFF Grade Ranks 91st of 92 Safeties, and the Colts Keep Starting Him

A.J. Haulcy has started every game for the Indianapolis Colts, and the grades say it has been a hard introduction. The third-round safety from LSU played 57 snaps in Sunday’s 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders in London, a game in which the Colts’ secondary gave up two long completions.

Michael Lombardi News / The Spun / October 6

Former UNC GM Michael Lombardi Defends Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon

There’s been some discourse this week over Indianapolis Colts owner Carli Irsay-Gordon taking notes on the sideline during her team’s games. And while some NFL fans find it weird, former NFL and college football GM Michael Lombardi believes people are making a mountain out of a molehill.

Arden Key News / Pro Football Rumors / October 6

Colts DE Arden Key To Miss Time

Arden Key has been a full-time starter during his first Colts season. The veteran defensive end is now in line to miss time, however. Key suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday, and head coach Shane Steichen said a spell on the sidelines would wind up being necessary after the game.

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Colts vs. Steelers bold predictions for NFL Week 5

Two physical, defense-minded teams meet in Week 5, and the margin for error is razor thin. Indianapolis wants to lean on Jonathan Taylor and the ground game.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 6

Colts not leaving London unscathed with unfortunate injury update

The Indianapolis Colts are getting a tough injury update, after a big win over the Washington Commanders. Indianapolis will have to play for a while without one of their top defensive players.

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Arden Key News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Colts DE Arden Key Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks With Hamstring Injury

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Colts DE Arden Key is expected to miss three to four weeks with a hamstring injury. Key, 30, is a former third-round pick of the Raiders out of LSU back in 2018.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Three Positives and Three Negatives From the Colts' First Four Games of the 2026 Season

Two weeks ago, the Indianapolis Colts were 0-2 and had allowed 74 points. They head to Pittsburgh at 2-2 after a 30-13 win over Washington in London, second in the AFC South behind Jacksonville.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Sauce Gardner's Rough Day in London Gives the Colts a Reason to Wince at the Price

Sauce Gardner was supposed to be the one matchup the Indianapolis Colts never had to think about. In London, against a seventh-round rookie quarterback, he was the soft spot in the secondary during a 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders.

Arden Key News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Indianapolis Colts Receive Brutal Injury News on Key Defender

The Indianapolis Colts will be without starting defensive end Arden Key for a while after a hamstring injury suffered in London. Key was hurt during Sunday’s 30-13 win over the Washington Commanders.

NFL News / Stadium Rant / October 5

Colts vs. Steelers: How Indianapolis Can Find a Way Against Pittsburgh

The Colts have gotten their second win of the season in yesterday’s international game against the Commanders. Indianapolis is now 2-2 on the season, looking to carry its momentum into Pittsburgh this Sunday.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / A to Z Sports / October 5

NFL insider hints that the Indianapolis Colts’ interest in Marvin Harrison Jr. is more than just rumors and hearsay at this point

The Indianapolis Colts have a hole in their receiver room and a winnable AFC South. Now the son of a franchise legend is on the trade block, and Adam Schefter was asked directly about Indianapolis.

Jonathan Taylor News / Field Level Media / October 4

Jonathan Taylor, Colts rush past injury-riddled Commanders

Jonathan Taylor ran for two touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts pulled away in the fourth quarter to record a 30-13 victory over the undermanned Washington Commanders on Sunday in London.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 4

NFL Week 4 lowlights: Eagles' second-half struggles worsen in collapse vs. Rams

It's officially spooky season, and Week 4 was certainly a house of horrors for several around the NFL.

Kyren Williams plays hero in Rams' stunning comeback vs. Eagles

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Marcus Mariota News / Yardbarker / October 4

Commanders get another injury update on Mariota during London game

Commanders get another injury update on Marcus Mariota during London game

In the first quarter, Mariota had to exit the game after being sacked and rolled on by Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu.

Marcus Mariota exits for Commanders after suffering an ugly-looking leg injury

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DeForest Buckner News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2

Colts DT DeForest Buckner Mulled Retirement In Offseason

Like several other high-profile Colts, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner missed a significant portion of the 2025 campaign. A severe neck injury shelved Buckner for seven games, ended his season in late December and required surgery.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2