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Colts Activate Alec Pierce From PUP List

Colts Activate Alec Pierce From PUP List

Alec Pierce‘s ramp-up process following offseason ankle surgery has moved to the practice stage. The Colts activated the now-high-priced wide receiver off their active/PUP list Thursday, as expected, clearing the way for practice participation.

Mekhi Blackmon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27

Browns Claiming CB Mekhi Blackmon Off Waivers From Colts

The Cleveland Browns are officially claiming CB Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts, per the NFL Transactions wire.  Blackmon’s claim is being deferred

Rigoberto Sanchez News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27
Colts Extend P Rigoberto Sanchez

Colts Extend P Rigoberto Sanchez

Entering his 10th season with the Colts, Rigoberto Sanchez will no longer play on an expiring contract. Indianapolis handed its longtime punter another extension Thursday, according to a team announcement.

Rigoberto Sanchez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 27
Colts Sign P Rigoberto Sanchez To Two-Year Extension

Colts Sign P Rigoberto Sanchez To Two-Year Extension

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed P Rigoberto Sanchez to an extension. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo adds the deal is for two years and will make Sanchez a top-five paid punter in the league.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Alec Pierce News / Field Level Media / August 27
Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) activated from PUP list

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) activated from PUP list

Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce was activated from the physically unable to perform list Thursday as Indianapolis prepared to wrap up training camp. Pierce, 26, had offseason surgery to address an ankle injury that didn't respond to platelet-rich plasma injections.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27
Colts make massive Alec Pierce move with Week 1 in mind

Colts make massive Alec Pierce move with Week 1 in mind

It now appears that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce may play in the Colts' Week 1 home game versus the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 13. 

Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) activated from PUP list
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Josh Downs News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 27
Colts' Josh Downs Gets Candid on Injury, Expectations for Season

Colts' Josh Downs Gets Candid on Injury, Expectations for Season

The biggest storyline of Indianapolis Colts training camp was the health of wide receiver Alec Pierce. Pierce continues to rehab an ankle injury that required offseason surgery.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / The Spun / August 27
Pat McAfee Wants NFL To Give Lifetime Insurance To Former Players

Pat McAfee Wants NFL To Give Lifetime Insurance To Former Players

Former Indianapolis Colts punter and ESPN star Pat McAfee isn’t satisfied with the way the NFL treats its retired players. Earlier this week, the British Medical Journal released a study regarding CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in NFL players who passed away between 2016-2021.

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Colts’ Josh Downs downplays calf injury with ‘very minor’ assurance

Colts’ Josh Downs downplays calf injury with ‘very minor’ assurance

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is down but not out. With that lame pun out of the way, Downs can focus on recovering from his calf injury, which prevented him from participating in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday.

CJ Allen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 26
Colts' CJ Allen Reflects On Setback Suffered in Preseason

Colts' CJ Allen Reflects On Setback Suffered in Preseason

The Indianapolis Colts emphasized that they were looking to inject speed and youth into their front seven (linebackers and defensive linemen) this offseason.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 26
Pat McAfee Jumps to Colts Defense After Ex-Dallas Star Mocks Him on Live TV

Pat McAfee Jumps to Colts Defense After Ex-Dallas Star Mocks Him on Live TV

Over the last two years, the Indianapolis Colts have played in just two primetime games. This year, they will have two again, but none on Monday night.

Mekhi Blackmon News / Pro Football Rumors / August 26
Colts Waive CB Mekhi Blackmon

Colts Waive CB Mekhi Blackmon

After starting 11 games with the Colts in 2025, cornerback Mekhi Blackmon is now in limbo. The Colts waived Blackmon on Wednesday and signed undrafted rookie corner Kenneth Harris, per a team announcement.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 25
Colts' latest Anthony Richardson decision screams trade audition

Colts' latest Anthony Richardson decision screams trade audition

The Indianapolis Colts insist Anthony Richardson remains part of their quarterback room. Their plan for the preseason finale suggests something else may be happening.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 25
Colts make Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard decision for preseason finale vs. Lions

Colts make Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard decision for preseason finale vs. Lions

Did the Colts drop a hint regarding their QB2 plans with this decision regarding their final preseason game?

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / August 25
Indianapolis Colts 53-man Roster Projection: See who’s in and who’s out following Week 2 of the preseason

Indianapolis Colts 53-man Roster Projection: See who’s in and who’s out following Week 2 of the preseason

Here is an updated look at where the Indianapolis Colts roster stands after the second preseason game and ahead of the finale that will determine the final 53-man roster for Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25
NFL’s response to Jed York could expose its personal conduct double standard

NFL’s response to Jed York could expose its personal conduct double standard

The NFL said San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will face review under the league’s personal conduct policy. Now comes the awkward part: proving that the policy does not suddenly soften when the person under investigation signs the checks.

49ers owner Jed York arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution
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The 'NFL all-time receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL players with the most career receiving yards can you name in five minutes?

Anthony Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Anthony Richardson responds to assistant GM’s remarks on his Colts future

Anthony Richardson responds to assistant GM’s remarks on his Colts future

The Indianapolis Colts don’t have a quarterback quandary atop the position’s depth chart, with the AFC South franchise expected to have Daniel Jones under center come Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Pro Sports / August 22
Former Colts Player Arrested On Federal Charges

Former Colts Player Arrested On Federal Charges

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Daniel Muir has spent the past two years fighting serious charges in Indiana. This week brought a new legal complication entirely.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21
Drew Rosenhaus shares massive Tyreek Hill update amid injury recovery

Drew Rosenhaus shares massive Tyreek Hill update amid injury recovery

A July report indicated that NFL teams weren't all that interested in taking a flier on former Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill amid Hill's ongoing recovery from the gruesome knee injury he suffered on Sept.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 21
Colts' Shane Steichen shares massive Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard update

Colts' Shane Steichen shares massive Anthony Richardson Sr., Riley Leonard update

Who will be Daniel Jones' backup at QB in Indianapolis between 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. and 2025 sixth-round draft pick Riley Leonard? 

Massive Week 1 injury update on Colts' Tyler Warren surfaces
Reporters sound alarms about Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts
Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks
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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks

Zac Taylor reveals what separates Joe Burrow from other quarterbacks

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor believes one less visible trait separates quarterback Joe Burrow from nearly everyone else in the NFL.

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Tyler Warren News / Yardbarker / August 20
Massive Week 1 injury update on Colts' Tyler Warren surfaces

Massive Week 1 injury update on Colts' Tyler Warren surfaces

Warren exited Wednesday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons prematurely with a reported groin injury.

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Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / August 20
Reporters sound alarms about Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts

Reporters sound alarms about Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa after joint practice with Colts

Tagovailoa also failed to impress in the Falcons' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on Aug. 14.

NFL executives reportedly 'scoffing' at Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. situation
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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / August 17
What Colts' Jones learned from watching Rivers make improbable return

What Colts' Daniel Jones learned from watching Philip Rivers make improbable NFL return

Jones was enjoying the best season, to date, of his career before he began dealing with a reported fibula injury in Week 12 of the 2025 campaign. 

Colts seem happy to keep QB Anthony Richardson
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