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Colts 7-round 2026 NFL mock draft: Indy lands a Senior Bowl standout and a gamewrecker from the National Championship game

The Indianapolis Colts have to make significant roster upgrades this offseason, and they will have to do so without owning a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft thanks to their trade for Sauce Gardner.

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Colts Take Explosive Edge Rusher in Latest Mock Draft

The Indianapolis Colts have just under three months to prepare for the 2026 NFL draft. This year's selections could determine the fate of general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen, making it imperative for them to land some instant-impact players.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 2

NFL teams with shakiest quarterback situations heading into 2026 season

There are a healthy number of teams in the NFL that have to address their quarterback situation for next season.

Why Alabama QB Ty Simpson turned down big transfer money to enter NFL Draft

Cardinals hiring of Sean McVay disciple Mike LaFleur as next HC may not yield immediate results in 2026

Former GM who drafted Sam Darnold reflects on Jets trading QB after three seasons

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 2

Three Biggest Questions Colts Have to Answer This Offseason

Although the Indianapolis Colts briefly appeared to have turned a corner at the start of the 2025 season, the year ultimately ended in the same familiar disappointment that has defined the franchise since the beginning of the decade.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

The 'Most NFL passing-touchdowns' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / February 1

The Colts have the power to ruin just about every other NFL fan bases dreams sitting in the palm of their hands

Even though the NFL free agency period is still over a month away, fans of every team have already begun thinking about their wish list of targets for their favorite teams.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / February 1

Colts staff member has decided to leave the team to join an AFC contender ahead of the offseason

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t choose to make any changes at the top with general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen returning in 2026.

Philip Rivers News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / February 1

Philip Rivers' Triumphant Return to Colts Labeled as Crazy

When NFL legend Philip Rivers came out of a five-year retirement to help the fledgling Indianapolis Colts at quarterback following Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles injury, it became one of the greatest stories in league history.

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 / 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.

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.

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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 31

3 Colts Draft Fits to Smooth Out Linebacker Woes

It's no secret that the Indianapolis Colts' linebacker position was a weak point during the 2025 season. While signing Germaine Pratt was a great move, he still wasn't always up to par as a starter alongside franchise staple, Zaire Franklin.

NFL News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / January 31

Peyton Manning, Post Malone, Shane Gillis cause stampede over Bud Light keg in Super Bowl ad

Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and Shane Gillis are on a mission in their latest Bud Light Super Bowl spot. The NFL Hall of Famer, Grammy-nominated rapper, and comedian meet up at a wedding in a new Bud Light ad when Gillis asks, “Oo, what’s that?” as he points to Manning’s beer.

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The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yards + TD Conference Champ games' quiz

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 30

Colts might be on the verge of getting a major assist from the NFL to help them accomplish their primary goal for the offseason

The Indianapolis Colts have made it clear their primary goal heading into this offseason is re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 30

Dynamic Colts Pair Predicted to Be Top 100 Players For 2026

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of talent to be proud of for the upcoming 2026 season, despite falling apart to miss the playoffs after a hot 8-2 start.

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.