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Latest On Potential Extension For Colts G Quenton Nelson

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, there’s no imminent deadline deal between the Colts and G Quenton Nelson ahead of Week 1 today. The two sides beat the clock at the last minute to get Nelson locked up the last time he was up for a new deal.

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Colts Week 1 injury report vs. Ravens: What it means for fantasy football

The Indianapolis Colts enter Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Baltimore Ravens with their offensive core available. That helps fantasy managers relying on Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren or Josh Downs, although Alec Pierce’s heel injury creates uncertainty.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

Do not expect Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to have a new contract extension signed before Sunday's season opener, according to a Saturday report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL agent sends fresh Jackson warning to Ravens after Baker Mayfield deal

Was Jackson behind Ravens' John Harbaugh, Todd Monken decisions?

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Shedeur Sanders may not get a chance with Browns for a long time

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

AFC Notes: Sauce Gardner, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Colts, Jaguars

Sauce Gardner enters his second season with the Colts after being traded from the Jets in November 2025. Gardner reflected on the days before being dealt from New York, saying he didn’t want to join another losing team. “I was like, ‘Please let it be my ideal situation.

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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George Odum News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Texans Elevating S George Odum For Week 1

The Texans announced that they have elevated veteran S George Odum ahead of Week 1. Odum, 32, went undrafted out of Central Arkansas in 2018. He later signed a three-year contract with the Colts.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Nnamdi Madubuike News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Nnamdi Madubuike Will Sit Out Week One Against Colts

Nnamdi Madubuike has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s season opener against the Indianapolis Colts as he continues working his way back from the neck injury that ended his 2025 season after only two games.

Anthony Richardson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Colts’ Anthony Richardson’s agent officially buries trade request after QB2 promotion

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson appears set to remain with the organization after his agent effectively put an end to any lingering trade speculation ahead of Week 1.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Anthony Richardson's Agent Says a Trade Request Is Off the Table for Good

The Indianapolis open their 2026 season Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. Daniel Jones is expected to start at quarterback after returning from the Achilles tear injury that ended his 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 12

Colts vs. Ravens Best Bets: 5 Wagers to Target in Week 1

Week 1 is finally here, and the player-prop board for the Colts vs. Ravens has plenty of value if you know where to look. The approach stays the same—find the matchup Indianapolis wants to lean on, isolate the trends behind it and build the card from there.

DeForest Buckner News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 11

Colts' DeForest Buckner Reveals How Close He Was to Retiring

DeForest Buckner has been a constant on the Indianapolis Colts' defense since 2020. And it almost came to an end this offseason. Buckner suffered a herniated disc in his neck against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 last season.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 11

5 Colts Keys to Victory Against the Venerable Ravens

The Indianapolis Colts' home opener against the talented Baltimore Ravens, led by first-year head coach Jesse Minter, is just around the corner. The offensive guru Shane Steichen will take his game plan to Lucas Oil Stadium to clash with Minter's defense.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Jaylon Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Titans Signed CB Jaylon Jones

The Tennessee Titans have signed CB Jaylon Jones to the 53-man roster, per Jim Wyatt of the team website. In a corresponding move, the team waived CB Melvin Smith.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / September 10

Colts' Ceiling and Floor, Entering 2026

The Indianapolis Colts showed two faces in 2025. They opened the year 8-2, looking like a legitimate AFC contender, but collapsed to 8-9 and missed the playoffs.

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Indianapolis Colts News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Simone Biles Shares Honest Take on Colts Move as Jonathan Owens Begins New NFL Chapter

Simone Biles’ plans for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remain up in the air, but one thing has stayed constant amid the uncertainty: her support for her husband, Jonathan Owens.

Raekwon Davis News / EssentiallySports / September 9

Former Alabama Athlete Arrested After Alleged Gun Threat, Aggravated Assault

Former Alabama national champion Raekwon Davis was arrested in Harris County, Texas, on September 3. The 29-year-old defensive tackle was booked with a felony charge of alleged aggravated assault with a gun after a dispute over a replacement truck key.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 9

Colts Host Ravens in Awesome Week 1 Test :Daniel Jones, Lamar Jackson, and a Heavy Dose of August Anxiety

The long, grueling summer of performative optimism is officially behind us. The depth chart debates, the practice-field highlight clips, and the endless

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / September 9

NFL drops the hammer on 2 Colts defensive players just days before the start of the regular season

Two Indianapolis Colts players were fined for preseason plays as the NFL released a full slate of exhibition penalties. The fines are back in the NFL. The league released its entire slate of preseason fines for incidents during the exhibition games, and two Indianapolis Colts players were hit with penalties.

Indianapolis Colts News / TWSN / September 8

Shane Steichen Just Put the NFL on Notice About Tyler Warren

Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, it has become increasingly obvious that the Indianapolis Colts have big plans for tight end Tyler Warren. Recently, head

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / September 8

Offseason In Review: Indianapolis Colts

NOVEMBER 4, 2025: It’s trade deadline day in the NFL. Even though they’re fresh off a loss to the Steelers, the Colts are 7-2 and pushing for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Alec Pierce News / Field Level Media / September 7

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) ‘should be good’ for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is in line to play Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing most of the offseason due to ankle surgery.

Raekwon Davis News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

DT Raekwon Davis Arrested For Alleged Aggravated Assault

On Thursday, free agent defensive tackle Raekwon Davis was arrested and subsequently denied bail, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. Davis is facing an accusation of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon from a car detailing company manager and has been assigned a court date for September 8.

Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / September 3

Colts make major Anthony Richardson Sr. decision ahead of Week 1

The Indianapolis Colts already announced that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. would be with the team this year. Colts GM Chris Ballard said that while

Colts expect WR Keenan Allen to play Week 1 despite arrest

Extension Talks Between Colts, Quenton Nelson ‘Stagnant’

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Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Colts GM Chris Ballard sends strong message amid Keenan Allen’s arrest

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard appears to be a big believer in second chances. The Colts granted Keenan Allen such a chance when the team decided not to cut the veteran wide receiver after he was arrested over two misdemeanor drunken-driving charges.

Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / September 1

Colts make final Richardson decision for start of 2026 season

Colts make final Anthony Richardson Sr. decision for start of 2026 season

Richardson requested a trade in February, but no transaction materialized before he spent the preseason competing with 2025 sixth-round draft pick Riley Leonard for the club's primary backup quarterback job.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 28

Colts' Alec Pierce makes return goal clear after promising news

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce took the biggest step toward possibly playing in the Colts' Week 1 home game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Sept.

Colts make massive Alec Pierce move with Week 1 in mind

Former safety shares warning to NFL about Steelers' Mason Rudolph, Will Howard decision