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A Fan's Guide to the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 Offseason Calendar
The Indianapolis Colts began Phase 1 of their offseason schedule with voluntary work on April 21st, right in the thick of draft week. This period focuses on meetings, strength training, and rehabilitation before the team ramps up its workload for the rest of the summer.
Colts Hidden Gem Linebacker Said to Have 'Best Value'
Linebacker was a position that the Indianapolis Colts needed to address in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Colts decided to start this by drafting CJ Allen with their first pick at the 53rd spot.
Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / May 2
Jeremy Fowler: Anthony Richardson, Colts ‘still holding out hope for a trade’
The Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson are still holding out hope for a trade prior to the 2026 season, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The team already declined to pick up his fifth-year option, signaling the end of this partnership.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2
The best free-agent fit for Jauan Jennings is in the AFC
Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason.
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.
Anthony Richardson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 2
Colts Decline Fifth-Year Option For QB Anthony Richardson
Stephen Holder reports that the Colts have officially declined the fifth-year option on former first-round QB Anthony Richardson. Exercising Richardson’s option would have cost the Colts more than $22 million, which clearly wasn’t going to happen, given that he isn’t the starter.
Anthony Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Colts make decision on QB Anthony Richardson’s future
The Indianapolis Colts will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract for the 2027 season, ESPN reports. The move, revealed at the NFL’s deadline for 2023 first-round picks, means the former No.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 1
Colts make big decision on Anthony Richardson's future
While most of the players from that class had their fifth-year options picked up, a few teams made the decision to decline that opportunity.
Indianapolis Colts Draft Review: Immediate Starters, Sleepers, and Long-Term Bets
The Indianapolis Colts are in a make-or-break season under longtime general manager Chris Ballard. After exiting a season that featured yet another mid-season collapse, this regime is holding onto its last remaining breath of hope as it attempts to right the ship entirely.
The 'Yearly yards-per-reception leaders' quiz
How many of the players to lead the NFL in yards-per-reception since 2000 can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / May 1
Colts' 2026 Draft Seen as Nearly Immaculate
The Indianapolis Colts didn't have a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that didn't stop the franchise from putting together quite an effective haul.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / May 1
Three-time Super Bowl champion offers advice to Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr.
As had been expected for some time, it was learned on Thursday that the Indianapolis Colts had decided to decline the fifth-year option for 2027 attached
One Colts Player Who Dodged a Major Draft-Day Bullet
The Indianapolis Colts may have doubled up at his position in the draft, but the outlook still remains in second-year defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau's favor -- for now, at least.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1
How Colts GM Chris Ballard underestimated Daniel Jones before injury setback
Colts GM Chris Ballard says current Indianapolis QB Daniel Jones reminds him of a certain three-time Pro Bowl quarterback he watched in Kansas City.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / May 1
Anthony Richardson unsurprisingly gets multiple pieces of bad news
Although Anthony Richardson has considerable athletic upside, he has struggled mightily since being drafted fourth overall three years ago.
Jim Irsay News / Total Apex Sports / April 30
Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s Fiery Draft Call Just Broke the Internet (And We Completely Understand Why)
Let’s be completely honest about the NFL Draft. By the time we drag ourselves into the seventh round on late Saturday afternoon, the glitz and glamour have completely worn off.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 30
Colts GM pushes for shorter NFL Draft 1st round amid new clock debut
With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the rear view, it’s full steam ahead for all 32 NFL franchises towards the regular season. As each class of new rookies gets acclimated to their teams and the NFL lifestyle, the football media world has debated how strong each team’s group of players is as of right now.
Bill Murray News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30
Colts Cutting Four Players Including OL Bill Murray
The Indianapolis Colts announced they are cutting four players. Indianapolis is waiving DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. and LB Joseph Vaughn. They are releasing OL Bill Murray and waiving OT Jack Wilson with an injury designation.
Eric Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29
Vikings Signing DT Eric Johnson II To One-Year Deal
The Minnesota Vikings are signing veteran DT Eric Johnson II to a one-year deal, according to Aaron Wilson. Johnson, 27, was a fifth-round pick by the Colts in the 2022 NFL draft.
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 29
Colts need to learn from a past mistake and take care of one of their current young players before the season
The Indianapolis Colts cost themselves a lot of money waiting to extend Alec Pierce till after his career year. They need to learn from that mistake and extend Josh Downs as soon as possible.
Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / April 28
Colts are giving a former 5 star high school recruit the chance to prove the NFL made a big mistake not drafting him
Indianapolis Colts signed an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, a highly sought-after five-star recruit out of high school. He hopes to prove the league made a mistake passing on him.
Indianapolis Colts News / EasySportz / April 28
NFL Expert Grades Indianapolis Colts 2026 Draft Class
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts leaned heavily on SEC-tested talent and defensive upgrades in the 2026 NFL draft, a strategy that earned a “B+” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.
Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / April 27
Sauce, Sweats, and Steals: Grading the Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 NFL Draft Rollercoaster
Let’s be brutally honest for a second about the Colts Draft and the NFL Draft as a whole. Grading an NFL draft class mere hours after Mr. Irrelevant gets his name called is a lot like reviewing a restaurant before they’ve actually cooked your food.
Indianapolis Colts News / Football Analysis / April 26
Colts’ $116M Bet On NFL’s Most Explosive Receiver Hits Surgery Table Just 42 Days After Signing
The ink on the richest free-agent wide receiver contract in NFL history was barely dry. Alec Pierce, the man who led the league in yards-per-catch for two consecutive seasons, had just locked in four years and up to $116 million with Indianapolis.
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