Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Peyton Manning News / Trade Talk Sports / October 25

The Colts Don’t Need Peyton Manning. They Need the Right Person

Indianapolis Colts fans can understand why Peyton Manning’s name came up when the team fired general manager Chris Ballard. Manning is a franchise legend.

Jonathan Taylor News / Lindy's Sports / October 25

Grab Jonathan Taylor's backup off Week 8 fantasy waiver wire to chase post-deadline upside

The Week 8 fantasy football waiver wire features many top Week 7 performers lightly rostered — but also requires a little more future projection to find major value.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / October 25

Colts’ Shane Steichen not considering benching QB Daniel Jones

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones received a vote of confidence from his head coach Sunday, despite another disastrous outing that left the Colts on the short end of a 16-10 loss to the host Minnesota Vikings.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 25

Biggest Winners and Losers From Colts' Loss to Vikings: Who Stood Out Most?

The Indianapolis Colts fell to 2-5 in the 2026 regular season after losing 16-10 to the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on the road. While this season is all but over, there are still some positives to pull from, at least from an individual performance standpoint.

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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 / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 25

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From the Colts’ Loss in Minnesota

The Indianapolis Colts suffered another frustrating defeat on Sunday, falling 16-10 to the Minnesota Vikings on the road. What began as a promising afternoon ended in another missed opportunity for a team desperately searching for something to build on.

DeForest Buckner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

DeForest Buckner sounds totally done with Colts circus after another loss

The Indianapolis Colts dropped to 2-5 overall by taking the narrow 16-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, however, didn’t mince words following this latest 2026 disappointment.

Daniel Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Colts Not Considering Benching QB Daniel Jones

Colts HC Shane Steichen said the team isn’t considering benching QB Daniel Jones after Sunday’s loss. Jones threw one interception and posted a 52.8 QBR in a loss to the undefeated Vikings, and QB Anthony Richardson Sr.

Anthony Richardson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Colts’ Anthony Richardson sure doesn’t seem to regret marijuana charge

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is in the middle of an ongoing legal situation after being given a marijuana charge during a traffic stop on October 12.

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Lindy's Sports / October 25

Colts have 3 games to prove they aren’t sellers

Pro Football Talk reported Sunday that the plan is to see whether the 2-4 Colts can improve in their next three games, against the Vikings, Jaguars and Cowboys, before deciding who goes.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

4 Frustrating Takeaways From Colts' Near-Upset of the Unbeaten Vikings in Minneapolis

For 58 minutes, the Indianapolis Colts looked like the team that would hand Minnesota its first loss. They ran the ball, controlled the clock for 31:50 and held Kyler Murray to 150 passing yards.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Adetomiwa Adebawore Leads 3 Colts Winners, but Spencer Shrader Tops 3 Losers in Loss to Vikings

Six points. That was the final margin at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it was also the exact number of points Spencer Shrader left on the field. The Indianapolis

Shane Steichen News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Shane Steichen Kicked on Fourth-and-2 Twice, and It Cost the Colts Against the Unbeaten Vikings

Twice on Sunday, Shane Steichen had a fourth-and-2 in Minnesota territory and a running game that was working. Twice he sent out Spencer Shrader. Both kicks missed, and the Indianapolis Colts lost 16-10 to the Vikings, falling to 2-5 a week after the franchise fired Chris Ballard.

Jonathan Taylor News / Field Level Media / October 25

Report: Contenders considering offer for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor

The Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings are among the potential trade suitors for star running back Jonathan Taylor following the Indianapolis Colts' firing of general manager Chris Ballard, ESPN reported over the weekend.

Peyton Manning News / Field Level Media / October 25

Report: Peyton Manning not expected to become Colts GM

Peyton Manning is not believed to be interested in the Indianapolis Colts' general manager job, and the team has not approached him about taking it, ESPN reported Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts News / The Spun / October 25

4 NFL Teams Emerging For Blockbuster Jonathan Taylor Trade

One of the NFL’s best running backs is reportedly drawing serious trade interest from a handful of contenders. With the Colts’ season quickly slipping away, and their general manager already out the door, All-Pro RB Jonathan Taylor could be on the move ahead of the league’s trade deadline.

DeForest Buckner News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Is DeForest Buckner Getting Traded? Latest on Colts DT Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

The San Francisco 49ers could pursue a reunion with Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner before the NFL trade deadline, but no deal has been confirmed.

Peyton Manning News / Yardbarker / October 25

Schefter reveals Manning's interest level in Colts GM job

Adam Schefter reveals Peyton Manning's interest level in Colts GM job after Chris Ballard firing

Manning played QB for Indianapolis from 1998 to 2010.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Lindy's Sports / October 25

Colts face sell-off questions as Nelson, Buckner draw interest

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Saturday that the Colts have received strong trade interest in guard Quenton Nelson and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, and that “no player is expected to be off-limits” if Indianapolis sells before the Nov.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Colts G Quenton Nelson, DL Grover Stewart & WR Keenan Allen Among Potential Options

According to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport of ESPN, the Colts face some big decisions regarding notable veterans on their roster including Quenton Nelson, DL Grover Stewart and WR Keenan Allen.

Jonathan Taylor News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25

Colts’ Deadline Strategy Still Uncertain; Latest On RB Jonathan Taylor, Other Trade Candidates

On Saturday, Jonathan Jones of The Athletic and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the 2-4 Colts, whose personnel department is now headed by Ed Dodds following Chris Ballard ’s ouster, will wait a week or two before determining their trade deadline strategy.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

How To Fix The Indianapolis Colts

The Colts became the first team to make a major shakeup to their coaching staff or front office in 2026. After a bad loss to the formerly winless Titans

Anthony Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

Colts’ Anthony Richardson has been charged with marijuana possession

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is now dealing with some legal issues. Reports surfaced on Friday that Richardson has been charged with marijuana possession after being pulled over because the vehicle’s license plate did not match its registration.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 23

What Richardson possession of marijuana charge could mean for his NFL future

What Anthony Richardson Sr. possession of marijuana charge could mean for his Colts, NFL futures

On Friday morning, ESPN's Stephen Holder, James Boyd of The Athletic and others revealed that Richardson was charged with a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana regarding a traffic stop that occurred in Carmel, Indiana, on Oct. 12.

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