In the words of owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon, the sense of urgency has "never been higher" for the Indianapolis Colts and general manager Chris Ballard. Following a seven-game losing streak to end the season, the Irsay sisters have given Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen one more shot to make things right.
To put things simply, the Indianapolis Colts have spent the early part of the offseason managing the salary cap. Heading into free agency last week, the Colts were $4 million over the cap after placing the transition tag on Daniel Jones.
The Indianapolis Colts got rolling last Monday, just ahead of the NFL's legal tampering period, by extending wide receiver Alec Pierce. The team has been working to use free agency to build out their roster ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Raiders are signing Colts LB Segun Olubi to a contract. Olubi, 26, signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego State following the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Indianapolis Colts, like the rest of the league, have been hard at work trying to build their roster for next season ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The team has signed a handful of out-of-house free agents and retained several of its own in-house free agents over the past week.
In 2025, quarterback Daniel Jones had a true renaissance season with the Indianapolis Colts. It was arguably the best football of his career. Unfortunately, it was the injury bug that derailed his season down the home stretch.
The Indianapolis Colts may not have made major out-of-house signings, but they went through some significant changes during the first wave of free agency.
The Indianapolis Colts weren't as active as some would have liked to see during the first wave of free agency. The team focused on retaining its own top in-house free agents, quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce.
The Indianapolis Colts are in full-go mode as free agency continues for the NFL, and still have big needs across the roster to fill if they want to succeed in what will be a competitive AFC South.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are making sure their bruising identity remains intact. On Saturday, the front office finalized a one-year deal to retain veteran tight end Mo Alie-Cox, according to league sources.
The Indianapolis Colts have made moves this offseason, but they haven't added an outside starter in free agency or via trade. Their focus has been on extending two of their own in Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones and adding needed depth at multiple key spots.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Circle City is gaining a powerhouse couple. Veteran safety Jonathan Owens officially signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The Indianapolis Colts have already seen multiple players depart to other destinations through free agency. One of the most interesting is Nick Cross, who wasn't retained by Indianapolis, which led to the Washington Commanders picking him up on a modest two-year, $14 million deal.
Some guys just belong somewhere. Mo Alie-Cox belongs in Indianapolis. The Colts made it official on Saturday, re-signing the veteran tight end to yet another one-year deal, keeping their quietly beloved road-grader in the fold for what will be his 10th season with the only NFL franchise he’s ever known.
The first week of the 2026 NFL free agency period gave the Indianapolis Colts clarity at several key positions, including quarterback, but it also created some new holes.
Indianapolis Colts superstar cornerback Sauce Gardner had a field day on X, urging the Colts to re-sign Alec Pierce. The way he pushed this narrative was interesting, mentioning that he'd lock Pierce in his basement until a deal with Indianapolis was reached.
The Indianapolis Colts saw four-year safety Nick Cross leave in free agency to the Washington Commanders, prompting general manager Chris Ballard to act.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with Mo Alie-Cox to keep him in the Circle City for another season.
Mo Alie-Cox will remain in place with the Colts in 2026. The veteran tight end agreed to yet another Indianapolis deal on Saturday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports.
In re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce for up to $204MM this week, the Colts made a pair of major investments at the outset of free agency.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson requested a trade on Feb. 26, but a deal still has not come together almost three weeks later. While a trade is still not imminent, there are clubs interested in the 23-year-old, Stephen Holder of ESPN reports.
Trade talk is starting to pick up around Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, with a new team being linked to him. The Green Bay Packers are a “team to monitor” for a possible Richardson trade, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN.
Anthony Richardson might have a chance at salvation if he is willing to hold a clipboard for a year. The Los Angeles Rams have “checked in” on a trade for the Indianapolis Colts quarterback Richardson, Rams writer Kenneth Arthur of SB Nation reported this week.