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Colts Have Tough Decision on DeForest Buckner Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

Colts Have Tough Decision on DeForest Buckner Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

The Indianapolis Colts face a difficult decision on DeForest Buckner as the NFL trade deadline approaches, with the veteran tackle making clear that winning remains his main priority.

Jonathan Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

3 best Jonathan Taylor trade destinations if Colts completely blow it up

A change in the front office is often the harbinger of big changes for a team. So when the Indianapolis Colts fired long-time general manager Chris Ballard, fans around the league were suddenly put on notice.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Sauce Gardner Says His New Calf Injury Is Nothing Like the One That Sank the Colts' 2025 Finish

Sauce Gardner Says His New Calf Injury Is Nothing Like the One That Sank the Colts' 2025 Finish

Sauce Gardner knows how the word “calf” lands in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts cornerback missed Wednesday’s practice after hurting his calf in Sunday’s 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he spent part of his media session separating it from the injury that wrecked the end of his 2025 season.

Shane Steichen News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 22
What Shane Steichen Must Do to Save His Job With the Colts

What Shane Steichen Must Do to Save His Job With the Colts

Chris Ballard is gone. And if this season keeps trending the way it has, I have a hard time believing Shane Steichen will be far behind. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon made her expectations clear when she fired Ballard on Monday.

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Daniel Jones News / Yardbarker / October 22
Daniel Jones sends message to Colts teammates about uncertain futures after firing of Chris Ballard

Daniel Jones sends message to Colts teammates about uncertain futures after firing of Chris Ballard

Jones sent a message to his teammates while speaking about uncertainty regarding his status with the Colts. 

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Jonathan Taylor News / TWSN / October 21
Elite Fantasy Football RB You Need to Trade For

Elite Fantasy Football RB You Need to Trade For

So far through six games of the 2026 fantasy football season, Jonathan Taylor has been a great running back to have. Over that span, Taylor is averaging 19.8 PPG, with four of six games seeing him score at least 21.1 points.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stadium Rant / October 21
Colts Trade Deadline: 5 Players Indianapolis Could Trade

Colts Trade Deadline: 5 Players Indianapolis Could Trade

The Colts trade deadline will likely disappoint fans. Most around the NFL believe Indianapolis could be selling at the NFL trade deadline on November 10.

Indianapolis Colts News / Viral Sports News / October 21
Indianapolis Colts Facing 16-Player Injury Crisis Before Week 7

Indianapolis Colts Facing 16-Player Injury Crisis Before Week 7

The Indianapolis Colts listed 16 players on their initial injury report Wednesday as they prepared for Sunday’s game against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 21
Colts' Injury Woes Continue as 16 Players Appear on Week 7 Report

Colts' Injury Woes Continue as 16 Players Appear on Week 7 Report

Just when it seemed things couldn't get much worse for the Indianapolis Colts, Wednesday's injury report brought another headache. Sunday's embarrassing 26-20 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans dropped Indianapolis to 2-4.

Sauce Gardner News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Sauce Gardner Says His Calf Injury Isn't as Bad This Time as Colts Wait on Their Top Cornerback

Sauce Gardner Says His Calf Injury Isn't as Bad This Time as Colts Wait on Their Top Cornerback

Indianapolis finally got a little relief in a week that hasn’t offered much of it. Sauce Gardner’s calf injury isn’t as bad as the one that derailed his first stretch with the Colts, the cornerback told reporters Wednesday, according to IndyStar’s Joel A.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21
Rival Teams Expect Colts To Sell Off Players Before Trade Deadline

Rival Teams Expect Colts To Sell Off Players Before Trade Deadline

Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, now that the Colts have fired GM Chris Ballard, rival teams expect Indianapolis to start trading away players before the trade deadline at the end of Week 9.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Roger Goodell News / EssentiallySports / October 21
'Didn’t Want to Beat the Commissioner': Pat McAfee Reveals Colts Frustrations Over Lockout During Roger Goodell’s Visit

'Didn’t Want to Beat the Commissioner': Pat McAfee Reveals Colts Frustrations Over Lockout During Roger Goodell’s Visit

When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walked into the Indianapolis Colts locker room during the labor standoff in 2010, the mood was less like a business meeting and more like the build-up to a showdown.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Next GM Hire Could Decide Whether Shane Steichen Survives in Indianapolis

Carlie Irsay-Gordon's Next GM Hire Could Decide Whether Shane Steichen Survives in Indianapolis

Shane Steichen heard the boos at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, and less than 24 hours later the Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard. That leaves Steichen, the coach Ballard hired in 2023, as the most visible holdover from a regime that owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon decided could not wait until the offseason.

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Anthony Richardson News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Will the Colts Trade Anthony Richardson? The Eagles' QB Problem Could Open the Door

Will the Colts Trade Anthony Richardson? The Eagles' QB Problem Could Open the Door

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has been available in some form since the Colts let him seek a trade this offseason, and nobody bit.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / October 21
A pair of Chris Ballard’s last big decisions could force the Indianapolis Colts’ hand ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline

A pair of Chris Ballard’s last big decisions could force the Indianapolis Colts’ hand ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline

A rebuild without a first-round pick or a settled quarterback leaves the Indianapolis Colts with some uncomfortable math as the trade deadline approaches.

Shane Steichen News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21
Colts HC Shane Steichen Could Draw Interest If Fired

Colts HC Shane Steichen Could Draw Interest If Fired

The standing of Shane Steichen as the Colts’ head coach has come in the crosshairs following the organization’s decision to fire GM Chris Ballard this week.

Josh Downs News / TWSN / October 21
Josh Downs Is a Week 7 Flex Gamble Worth Considering in PPR

Josh Downs Is a Week 7 Flex Gamble Worth Considering in PPR

The Indianapolis Colts are in a tough spot after losing to the. Tennessee Titans and falling to 2-4. While they are in a difficult spot needing to figure things out, they still have players that can prove to be valuable in fantasy football.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 21
Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

Colts' trade-deadline moves could be beginning of the end for Daniel Jones, Shane Steichen

The futures of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones and head coach Shane Steichen are up in the air after team owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon fired general manager Chris Ballard following the club's Week 6 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20
49ers should inquire for these Colts players immediately

49ers should inquire for these Colts players immediately

The 49ers should call the Colts to bring in these players before the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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Peyton Manning News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20
Colts To Contact Peyton Manning About GM Job?

Colts To Contact Peyton Manning About GM Job?

The Colts fired longtime general manager Chris Ballard on Monday, putting them in the market for a new leader of football operations for the first time since 2017.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 20
Jones receives fresh warnings about future with Colts after firing of Ballard

Daniel Jones receives fresh warnings about future with Colts after firing of Chris Ballard

The Colts fell to 2-4 when they suffered a 26-20 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans this past Sunday. 

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job
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Sauce Gardner News / Yardbarker / October 19
Colts get Sauce Gardner injury update after ugly loss to Titans

Colts get Sauce Gardner injury update after ugly loss to Titans

The Colts infamously acquired Gardner at the last trade deadline for two first-round picks.

Colts have soul-searching to do after loss to Titans
Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job
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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / October 19
Colts are reportedly looking into a general manager candidate who would change the entire complexion surrounding Indianapolis

Colts are reportedly looking into a general manager candidate who would change the entire complexion surrounding Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Colts are 2-4 with Ed Dodds running the front office for now. Dan Patrick just put a familiar name in the mix for the permanent general manager job, and the details go well beyond a title.

Peyton Manning News / Yardbarker / October 19
Dan Patrick reveals who Colts contacted first after GM firing

Dan Patrick reveals who Colts contacted first after GM firing

The Indianapolis Colts made a major change Monday morning with the firing of general manager Chris Ballard.

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Indianapolis Colts News / The Spun / October 19
Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon Announces Firing Monday

Colts Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon Announces Firing Monday

Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon isn’t messing around this year. The Colts dropped to 2-4 on the season on Sunday. Indianapolis fell to Tennessee, which entered the Week 6 game without any wins.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / October 19
Colts blasted for Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Ballard his job

Colts blasted for Daniel Jones 'mistake' that may have cost GM Chris Ballard his job

Jones played very poorly in Indianapolis' 26-20 loss to the previously winless Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

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