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The Indianapolis Colts have all the makings of a frisky team in the AFC. Their second-year QB Anthony Richardson flashed potential in his rookie season before suffering some tough injuries. Indy also has a stout defense with an incredibly talented front seven. One member of that group, rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu, is getting rave […]

Although Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson saw his rookie season end due to injury, it didn’t hurt his development. While Richardson couldn’t learn on the field, Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson “had that opportunity to sit back and watch.” That allowed Richardson to create a “memory bank full of different looks and things […]

The Indianapolis Colts have some interesting decisions to make with their roster as the NFL preseason approaches, and these key decisions could decide what the depth of the team looks like in the 2024 season. The Colts have a lot of excitement going into this season, as they are hoping that Anthony Richardson can stay […]

In the long history of the Indianapolis Colts franchise, no player has been on the field for more wins than six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Reggie Wayne, whose 143 wins are two more than Peyton Manning accumulated during his time in Indy. This not only gives Wayne a unique set of bragging rights among all […]

Indianapolis Colts legend Dwight Freeney is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Freeney enjoyed a stellar career and is remembered as one of the Colts best defensive players in franchise history. During a recent interview on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Freeney revealed the impact that NBA legend Michael Jordan has […]

As the summer heat gives way to the crispness of autumn, NFL training camps signal the beginning of a new football season. For the Indianapolis Colts, the 2024 training camp is more than just preparation. It’s a battleground where positions are won and lost, and futures are forged. This year, several key positions are up […]

The Indianapolis Colts may have a harder time getting to the quarterback this season. Edge rusher Samson Ebukam, who registered a career-high 9.5 sacks last year, suffered a major injury in Sunday’s practice. As a result, Ebukam is out for the season with a torn Achilles, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. “#Colts veteran DE Samson […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay saw Andrew Luck’s promising career end early because of injuries. The Colts failed to protect their superstar quarterback, letting him take hit after hit and Luck’s sudden and unexpected retirement. But even with Anthony Richardson, the hopeful heir apparent to Luck, as the franchise guy, Indianapolis isn’t letting the past […]

Everybody is excited for the Indianapolis Colts’ upcoming 2024 campaign, including team owner Jim Irsay. However, the upcoming season might be a bit of a different experience for Irsay considering the fact that he still cannot walk as a result of undergoing surgery on his left leg all the way back in December. In a […]

There are conflicting vibes surrounding the Indianapolis Colts as training camp begins. Head coach Shane Steichen lived up to his reputation as an offensive innovator in his first year at the helm, guiding a limited roster to a winning record and a near-playoff appearance. Fans are excited to see what he can do in a […]

The Indianapolis Colts are trending in the right direction. Head coach Shane Steichen brought his scheme to the Colts and drafted Anthony Richardson to orchestrate the offense. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see much of Richardson in the 2023 season as he suffered a pair of injuries that prematurely ended his rookie campaign. Expectations will […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told reporters that quarterback Anthony Richardson will be a full go during training camp as he returns from a shoulder injury that ended his 2023 season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. “I’m not expecting any limitations right now,” Chris Ballard said, according to Schefter. This is significant for […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping they can keep Anthony Richardson healthy in 2024. The second-year QB showed flashes of brilliance in the first five games of the 2023 season, but he suffered a season-ending injury early in the year. Indy is confident that they have their guy, now they just need to make sure he’ll […]

The Indianapolis Colts have high hopes for second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson, and during an appearance on the Green Light podcast with Chris Long, general manager Chris Ballard made an interesting comparison to former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair. “Now he did not have the same production as a lot of quarterbacks had but the flashes […]

Some NFL folks might view Jonathan Taylor as the Indianapolis Colts player under the most pressure for the 2024 season. Michael Pittman Jr. possibly resides in that conversation as well. However, the correct answer to this question is quarterback Anthony Richardson. Wait. Slow your roll. Let’s fact-check this assessment. Richardson enters only his second season […]

Indianapolis Colts star Anthony Richardson suffered from a season ending shoulder injury that put a halt to what was looking to be an impressive rookie campaign. However, he is ready to be fully healthy and show out for the upcoming season to show he can be the face of the Colts franchise. During the 2023 […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had some good pass rushers come through the organization, with hall-of-famer Dwight Freeney being a main name. The Colts are hoping that rookie Laiatu Latu can follow in the footsteps of Freeney to some degree, and the hall of fame defensive end spoke on what he sees in the rookie’s ability […]

Coming off a 4-12-1 year, the Indianapolis Colts entered the 2023 NFL season with low expectations and many unknowns. For all that uncertainty, Indy had a successful bounce-back campaign and set a strong foundation for the future. Quarterback of the future Anthony Richardson became QB of the present but then went down with a season-ending […]

The Indianapolis Colts, like the rest of the NFL, are gearing up for the new season. They haven’t had a particularly active offseason but did add to their roster through the NFL Draft. Those additions will have a major impact on their roster heading into training camp and the 2024 campaign. Players who were once […]

With a starting defensive backfield comprised of not-exactly-household-names JuJu Brents, Julian Blackmon, Nick Cross, and Jaylon Jones, it doesn’t take exhaustive research to determine what the Indianapolis Colts need before the 2024 training camp begins. One perfect move to fill out the roster would be adding free-agent cornerback Patrick Peterson. The 33-year-old veteran would be […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was one of the biggest “what if” stories of the 2023 NFL season. After the Colts drafted him with the fourth overall pick, the 22-year-old went down with a season-ending shoulder injury after just four starts. However, Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard said that the young signal-caller is fully healthy, […]

An eye-opening wide receiver and an emerging tight are two underrated sleepers for the Indianapolis Colts in the upcoming 2024 NFL season. Adonai Mitchell has a chip on his shoulder, while Jelani Woods must prove that his availability is part of his Sunday NFL package. Mitchell waited until pick No. 52 before his name rang […]

Yesterday, the official Indianapolis Colts X page posted a picture of linebacker Zaire Franklin throwing up the hand sign for his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Labeling the photo with the caption “Throw your 4s up.” Many people were outraged because, although Franklin’s number is 44, that is not what the hand sign represented. […]

Standing 6’4″ and nearly 250 lbs., Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is a specimen to behold even in a league that’s full of them. Touted as one of the best pure athletes to ever play the quarterback position — a distinction that was backed up by off the charts scores at the NFL Scouting […]

In 2023, the Indianapolis Colts found themselves the unlikely team that finished out the season with a winning record despite losing their starting quarterback for all but four games. Now granted, the Colts did have one of the better backup quarterbacks in the game in Gardner Minshew, who rookie head coach Shane Steichen knew very […]

The Indianapolis Colts feel like a team that is being slept on heading into the 2024 NFL season. Many NFL fans stopped paying attention to the Colts after Anthony Richardson went down with a season-ending injury early in the year. But that didn’t stop Indy from having a successful season. Without their rookie QB, the […]

The 2024 Indianapolis Colts roster is a strong group that should be able to compete for a playoff spot despite being in the getting-tougher-by-the-day AFC South. While the team’s ultimate success or failure likely rests on the (hopefully fully healed) shoulders of quarterback Anthony Richardson, there are several hidden gems on the 2024 Colts roster […]

The Indianapolis Colts were so close to making the playoffs in 2023. They were 16 yards and a Tyler Goodson drop away from making the postseason despite being ravaged by injuries. Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson missed 13 games and Jonathan Taylor was absent for seven. But Indianapolis should be better this year, especially if they […]

Anthony Richardson’s rookie campaign with the Indianapolis Colts was somewhat encouraging, despite the fact he only played in four games before he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Heading into the 2024 season, it’s reasonable to expect Richardson to take a step forward, assuming he can stay on the field this time around. Richardson is recovering […]

The Indianapolis Colts are expecting big things out of Anthony Richardson in 2024. Their young QB’s health will be a major focus of the season, which depends largely on his offensive line. One Colts offensive lineman spoke out recently against the concept of an 18-game NFL regular season. Ryan Kelly, the Colts Pro Bowl center, […]

There was little doubt that the Minnesota Vikings would sign superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a long-term contract extension, but that didn’t stop other NFL teams from inquiring about a trade for the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Before Jefferson inked a monster deal with the Vikings on Monday, at least three […]

The Indianapolis Colts have a serious need for talent in the secondary. Their four defensive starters of JuJu Brents, Kenny Moore II, Julian Blackmon, and Nick Cross are solid, but the Colts seriously lack depth at every position. The problem was recently magnified with the news that one of Indy’s 2023 rookies suffered the second […]

The state of Indiana has found its new stars. It used to be Peyton Manning and Reggie Miller among other college stars like Larry Bird and Ray Ewry that had the Hoosier State all riled up. Now, Caitlin Clark, Tyrese Haliburton, and Anthony Richardson are raising the banner of this sports-crazed Midwestern culture. The Indianapolis […]

When the Indianapolis Colts finished their 2024 NFL Draft at the end of April, they came out with nine total picks. Some of those picks had glaringly obvious potential, like first-round No. 15 overall pick edge rusher Laiatu Latu or the pick right after at No. 52 overall in the second round, wide receiver Adonai […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Indianapolis Colts now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. From the jump, the Colts get right into a division matchup against the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud in Week 1 on September 8. That, of course, is a […]

The Indianapolis Colts are betting a lot on quarterback Anthony Richardson, who had his rookie season cut short due to a shoulder injury, and some have voiced concerns regarding his run-heavy play style leading to injuries, but he made it clear that he does not believe he needs to make a change. “I don’t think […]

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback room features ages from both ends of the spectrum. While franchise signal-caller Anthony Richardson is barely old enough to drink, backup Joe Flacco is old enough to have adult children. Richardson has enjoyed poking fun at Flacco’s age during OTAs, via Colts reporter Larra Overton. “Anthony Richardson, who turns 22 today, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have quietly made some great offseason moves over the past few months. The Colts feel like they are lying in the weeds, not widely considered a contender to win the AFC South thanks to the rise of CJ Stroud and the Texans. However, the Colts could find themselves fighting for the AFC […]

Now that the 2024 NFL Draft is well over, it’s time for teams like the Indianapolis Colts to start figuring out their eventual 53-man roster. It’s true what they say: the NFL season is a 365-day-a-year job. Just ask any general manager, like the Colts’ Chris Ballard. He and the team have been hard at […]