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Chris Ballard Provides Vital Update on Pair of Colts Leaders

Every NFL season brings a new wave of injuries that affect every team in the league, but some teams are hit harder than others. The Indianapolis Colts were one of those unfortunate few in 2025.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Colts land an intriguing QB who has the talent to be their future franchise cornerstone in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

It's become increasingly more likely that the Indianapolis Colts will move on from Anthony Richardson this offseason. Since the regular season ended,

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 9

Three Colts Who Didn't Meet Expectations in 2025

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2025 season believing they had the pieces to finally turn promise into postseason results. Instead, another late collapse defined the year, and with it came difficult evaluations across the roster.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 9

Chris Ballard Ambiguous on Anthony Richardson Sr.'s Role with Colts

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard had his end-of-the-season press conference yesterday morning. Ballard was asked about Anthony Richardson Sr., and his answers didn't shed much light on the former fourth-overall pick's future with the squad.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 9

Chris Ballard Gives Intel on How Important Alec Pierce is to Colts

Yesterday, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard held his end-of-season presser and was subsequently peppered with questions regarding the disappointing 2025 campaign.

J.T. Tuimoloau News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 9

Colts' JT Tuimoloau Has Immense Room to Improve in Year Two

The Indianapolis Colts rolled into this season with a less-than-ideal edge rush room, headlined by a solid player in Laiatu Latu and an underachiever in Kwity Paye, while backed up by two aging, injury-prone players in Tyquan Lewis and Samson Ebukam.

Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / January 8

Former NFL First-Round Pick Dies at 67

Former Indianapolis Colts running back Randy McMillan, selected 12th overall in the 1981 NFL Draft, passed away on Wednesday. The dependable backfield performer spent six seasons with the franchise and was 67 years old.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Indianapolis Colts Announce Death of Former FB

The Indianapolis Colts will not be taking part in the NFL playoffs this season. The Colts, who got off to a hot start behind Daniel Jones’ strong campaign, faltered in the second half of the campaign.

Daniel Jones News / Field Level Media / January 8

Colts GM all in on bringing back QB Daniel Jones

Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard believes the Colts have what they need at quarterback, beginning with Daniel Jones. The quarterback room went through multiple transitions as former starter Anthony Richardson yielded the spot in preseason to free-agent signee Jones, who like Richardson later sustained a season-ending injury.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / January 8

Colts GM Chris Ballard makes big statement about future of Daniel Jones

Questions surround Jones' future amid his contract situation and the significant injury he suffered in 2025.

Colts Must Do Whatever It Takes to Keep Star Playmaker

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Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Colts 'Bust' Could Become a Star On a Different Team

The Indianapolis Colts might part ways with quarterback Anthony Richardson this offseason. If that happens, he could eventually turn out to be a star with another team. Indianapolis drafted Richardson fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 7

Colts' 2025 Player Honors and Superlatives

A heartbreaking 2025 season came to a close for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, and despite the final result (another missed postseason), this year will be hard to forget for most Colts fans.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 7

Colts' Playoff Woes Put Them in Awful Company

The Indianapolis Colts had themselves one hell of a season - if we're talking about ultimate collapses and disappointment after a torrid 8-2 start. For a fifth-straight campaign, Indianapolis missed the playoffs, and yet again, have many questions swirling.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Colts player sends cryptic message over social media, and it has fans believing he might retire ahead of the offseason

The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of things to figure out this offseason. They know general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be

Alec Pierce News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 7

Rare Feat Puts Colts' Alec Pierce in Company with Eagles Legend

The Indianapolis Colts ' season may have ended in heartbreak, but there were certainly some silver linings to take away from a tumultuous year. The Colts' offense in the first half of the season was historically efficient, and a large part of that was thanks to wide receiver Alec Pierce.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 7

Trio of Most Important Colts Free Agents to Re-Sign

Since the postseason isn't a reality this year for the Indianapolis Colts, they must consider the bevy of talent within their ranks that will be on the free agent market.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 7

3 Reasons Colts' Epic Collapse is One of Biggest in NFL History

The NFL playoffs are just around the corner, and yet again, the Indianapolis Colts won't be a part of the competition. This result of an 8-9 record is unacceptable considering how incredibly well the season started for Indianapolis, and the mountainous fall from grace must be discussed.

Alec Pierce News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Colts Must Do Whatever It Takes to Keep Star Playmaker

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce will be one of the NFL’s top free agents this offseason. The Colts must do whatever it takes to re-sign him.

Daniel Jones News / Yardbarker / January 6

Are Daniel Jones, Colts open to continuing working relationship in 2026?

A recent report shared that Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen plan to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones. Is Jones interested in remaining in Indy?

Rookie QB Riley Leonard's performance against Texans should leave Colts with one big question

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