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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 1

3 Remarkable Senior Bowl Defenders Who Can Bolster Colts' Defense

The Indianapolis Colts struggled badly over the last seven games of the 2025 season, losing all of them to finish with a brutal 8-9 record after an 8-2 start.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 1

Colts Get Game Manager Taken Away by Ravens

NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Indianapolis Colts football analyst/game manager, Charlie Gelman, is being hired by the Baltimore Ravens for the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 1

Indianapolis Colts Player Spotlight: Safety Cam Bynum

The Indianapolis Colts headed into the 2025 offseason wanting more from their defensive secondary, especially upon hiring Lou Anarumo to lead the group.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 31

New NFL Cap Situation to Help Colts With Big Free Agent Decisions

The Indianapolis Colts will work with a little extra cash in the 2026 free agency window after the NFL announced that the league's salary cap will increase to just over $300 million per team.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Shane Steichen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 31

Colts' Shane Steichen Not Considered Great Head Coach

The Indianapolis Colts hired head coach Shane Steichen in 2023 after the franchise essentially fell apart at the seams in 2022 to finish 4-12-1, which included a midseason firing of Frank Reich and disastrous hire of interim coach, Jeff Saturday.

Tyler Warren News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 30

NFL Snubs Colts' Tyler Warren in Race for Rookie Honor

It was only a year ago that the Indianapolis Colts desperately needed help at tight end following an ugly 2024 campaign in which none of their four rostered tight ends crossed the 200-yard mark.

Alec Pierce News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 30

Re-Signing Alec Pierce is Mission Critical for Colts

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is set to become a free agent this offseason. General manager Chris Ballard has called Pierce a priority for the team, but his market should be among the biggest of all free agent receivers in 2026.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 30

Colts’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

The Indianapolis Colts were arguably the most perplexing team in 2025, putting them in a complex situation ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite their disappointing end to the season, the team opted to retain general manager Chris Ballard, who finds himself in a do-or-die position in his 10th offseason with Indianapolis.

Trey Hendrickson News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 30

Path for Colts to Bring Pass-Rush to New Heights with Trey Hendrickson Never Clearer

The pass-rush this year for the Indianapolis Colts was lacking yet again, not getting enough sacks, pressures, or hits on opposing quarterbacks. Arguably, the biggest roster weakness is that the Colts need to juice up the edge rusher position and add dynamic talent.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

9 Key Colts Free Agents Ranked Among Top 250 Available

The Indianapolis Colts have tough decisions ahead for their various in-house free agents ahead of a critically important 2026 campaign. With this in mind, it's time to take a gander at the nine most important Colts free agents, along with their rank from Pro Football Focus' top 250 free agents of 2026.

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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.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Giants Target Multiple Members of Colts' Coaching Staff

The New York Giants are scheduled to meet with Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter regarding their vacant OC position, per Peter Schrager.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 29

Key member of the Colts just took another step closer to leaving the team to join an NFC contender

The Indianapolis Colts let out a sigh of relief this week as it became apparent they would not lose defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to a head-coaching job this offseason.

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Daniel Jones News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

NFC Contender Emerges as Shocking Landing Spot for Daniel Jones in Free Agency

If the Indianapolis Colts make the surprise decision to let Daniel Jones enter free agency, he would undoubtedly be the top quarterback to hit the open market.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Colts Solve Defensive Needs in Three-Round Mock Draft

For the fifth year in a row, the Indianapolis Colts got a head start on crafting their draft strategy after missing the postseason. The Colts will be without their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but that doesn't mean they can't find talent further down the board.

Daniel Jones News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Colts Must Act Quick with Daniel Jones, or Two NFC Teams May Be in Mix

One of the top decisions for the Indianapolis Colts is whether to re-sign quarterback Daniel Jones after a promising 2025 campaign, which ended with a season-ending Achilles injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts at Great Risk of Losing Key Offensive Coach to Eagles

The Indianapolis Colts' offense is controlled by head coach Shane Steichen, but one of the most overlooked assets is the work from offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Overlooked Corner Colts Should Re-Sign in 2026

The 2025 season was filled with injuries for the Indianapolis Colts , especially in the secondary. Despite offseason signings to level up the starting secondary, the Colts couldn't escape the injury bug, killing their defensive momentum toward the end of the year as practice-squad players were forced to fill in in big moments.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts Free Agency Forecast Hints at Potential Breakup

Following a rollercoaster season, the Indianapolis Colts must focus on reconstructing their roster to push for an AFC South title—something that Indy hasn't won in over a decade.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 28

3 candidates the Colts should consider hiring to be its defensive line coach despite not working with Lou Anarumo in the past

Fans wanted to see the Indianapolis Colts make some significant changes to its coaching staff and front office this offseason. The team instead elected