Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 14

There's Reason for Optimism After Colts' Colossal Collapse

After another year of no playoffs, no divisional title, and no winning record, the Indianapolis Colts must nail the 2026 offseason and pick up the pieces to succeed in the upcoming season.

Alec Pierce News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

'Proirity' – Colts Eyeing One Free Agent

Impending free agent Alec Pierce will likely receive a massive raise in the coming months, but the Indianapolis Colts hope it won’t come from another organization.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 14

What to Know About Colts' 2026 Salary Cap

The Indianapolis Colts have more questions than answers after failing to make the postseason for a brutal fifth-straight season. There's work to be done with the roster, but that requires effective management and allocation of their available funds.

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Former First-Round Quarterback Listed as Target for Vikings

It won’t be shocking if the Indianapolis Colts trade quarterback Anthony Richardson. Starter Daniel Jones, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, is expected to re-sign with the Colts this offseason.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Shane Steichen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 13

Three Reasons Colts Were Right to Keep Shane Steichen

As soon as the regular season ended, Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon revealed the team's plans to keep head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard for another year.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 13

Colts sign a CFL rookie of the year winner to add needed depth to their defense ahead of the offseason

The Indianapolis Colts need to make some significant improvements to its roster ahead of next season, and a recent decision shows that they are willing

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 13

Colts Must Get More Out of This Position Group for 2026

Now that the playoffs are fully underway, teams that are eliminated are already in the midst of evaluating things for the 2026 regular season. The Indianapolis Colts are among these squads.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 13

Colts Add Intriguing CFL Linebacker After Breakout Season

The Indianapolis Colts are already making signings to prepare for the 2026 offseason after missing the playoffs for the fifth year in a row. The Colts originally signed a wad of practice squad players to reserve/future contracts, and they added another this week.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / January 12

Colts To Prioritize Alec Pierce Re-Signing; Kwity Paye Likely To Depart

Alec Pierce has led the NFL in yards per reception in each of the past two seasons. He surpassed 800 yards in 2024 despite Anthony Richardson‘s accuracy issues and reached a career-high 1,003 this season.

Anthony Richardson News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 12

Three Potential Anthony Richardson Trade Destinations

2025 was a rough year for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. Coming off a 2024 season filled with drama, including the infamous "tap out", Richardson's job security was in question.

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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 / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 12

5 Colts with the Most to Prove in 2026

It was a tale of two seasons for the Indianapolis Colts this year. The first half saw the team start with an impressive 8-2 record, giving rise to the notion that this squad could potentially push for a Super Bowl.

Anthony Richardson News / A to Z Sports / January 12

3 logical trade destinations for Anthony Richardson if the Colts decide it's time to move on from the former first round pick

When the Indianapolis Colts used the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Anthony Richardson it had high hopes that he would be the answer at QB it had been searching for since Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 12

Colts' Biggest Roster Need for 2026 Made Crystal Clear

Every NFL team that didn't make the playoffs this year are already looking at bolstering their rosters for next year and improving in areas where there were voids.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 11

Colts players hit with news they didn't want to hear from the NFL after being down in the dumps about missing the playoffs

Things were already bad for the Indianapolis Colts after the team lost its final seven games to miss the playoffs, but things just got worse for a couple of players. The Colts lost its season finale to the Houston Texans, which cemented the team to finish the year below .500 with an 8-9 record.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 11

Re-Evaluating Colts’ 2025 Offseason Now That the Year's Over

It's been a week since the Indianapolis Colts ' 2025 season came to a disappointing end against the Houston Texans. A collapse from the best record in the league to out of the postseason is rarely seen, but the Colts made it happen.

Neville Gallimore News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 11

Colts' Neville Gallimore Provided a Spark in 2025

The Indianapolis Colts currently have 22 players scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency, according to Over the Cap, at the beginning of the new league year.

Jonathan Taylor News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 11

Colts Star Robbed of All-Pro Honors

It wasn't the prettiest season, but the Indianapolis Colts had some brilliant performers in 2025. Superstar running back Jonathan Taylor was one of those.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 11

Colts general manager Chris Ballard reflects on the team's aggressive trade for Sauce Gardner, and his thoughts may shock you

After watching the Indianapolis Colts terrible collapse, which included seven straight losses to finish the season, everyone assumes that the team regrets trading two first-round picks for Sauce Gardner.

DeForest Buckner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9

AFC Notes: DeForest Buckner, Colts, Titans

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon sounded off earlier this week during a news conference, giving her reasons for bringing back both GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen for 2026.

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.

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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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Alec Pierce News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

WR Alec Pierce Open To New Colts Deal

Alec Pierce looms as one of the top free agent options at the receiver position this spring. Remaining with the Colts appears to still be on the table, although an exploration of the market also seems to be approaching.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / January 4