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After missing out on the playoffs for a fifth-straight season, the Indianapolis Colts have spent all offseason trying to improve their roster. Most of their effort has gone into re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce. But the Colts haven’t forgotten about the defensive side of the ball as well. Indianapolis has signed […]

Every year in March, NFL free agency opens up and players find new homes. There is always plenty of turnover, but 2026 has truly been wild. Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III joined Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans signed with the San Francisco 49ers. […]

The biggest mistake the Colts made in Week 1 of 2026 free agency was trying to “have it all” on offense — paying Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce like unquestioned cornerstones, then shipping out the one proven volume alpha in Michael Pittman Jr. Betting on an injured Daniel Jones Less than three months after Daniel […]

The NFL’s legal tampering period has come and gone, meaning free agency is officially underway. The vast majority of the best players who were available on the open market have already agreed to new deals. The New England Patriots proved how much big spending can help improve a team, as they went from 4-13 to […]

Alec Pierce is not going anywhere. He recently signed a four-year, $116 million contract to remain with the Indianapolis Colts despite the possibility of getting a bigger bag with other teams interested in acquiring him. Pierce admitted that he explored free agency, but he said re-signing with the Colts was an easy choice, especially with […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been very busy this offseason. There are several new faces in town, including two defensive linemen in Arden Key and Micheal Clemons. They even sent arguably their best wide receiver, Michael Pittman Jr, to the Pittsburgh Steelers via trade. But there are also some key names that will return to Indianapolis. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are bringing in a veteran defensive tackle to help improve the defensive line for the 2026-27 season. It’s a move that brings championship pedigree to the roster, as the newly acquired defender is a three-time Super Bowl champion. Reports indicate that the Colts are signing Derrick Nnadi, according to Ari Meirov of […]

The Colts kicked off the offseason by addressing their most critical roster question, securing quarterback Daniel Jones with a two-year, $88 million extension (potentially rising to $100 million with incentives) through the 2027 season, despite him recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in December. With the QB situation settled, the team shifted its focus to […]

After missing out on Trey Hendrickson, the Indianapolis Colts had to act fast in the free agency edge-rusher market. They found a quick solution by signing former New York Jets pass-rusher Micheal Clemons. The Colts gave Clemons a three-year, $17.5 million deal, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported. The deal includes incentives that can increase it […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Daniel Jones are in business once again. Indy signed Jones to a two-year extension worth $88 million on Wednesday. That deal is worth up to $100 million counting incentives. Now “Indiana Jones” is under contract with the Colts through the 2027 NFL season. Indianapolis used a $37.8 million transition tag on […]

The Indianapolis Colts transition tagged Daniel Jones about a week ago, but they made sure to quickly sign him to a contract. Both sides agreed to a two-year, $100 million deal, and Jones will have the stability for next season with a chance to make more money. Jones didn’t finish last season after tearing his […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ signing of Trey Hendrickson was far more dramatic than many initially realized. Not only did it come on the heels of their axing of a previous Maxx Crosby trade, but the free agency deal stole the former NFL sacks leader straight out of the hands of the Indianapolis Colts. While the Ravens […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Daniel Jones finally have their deal, with Jordan Schultz first reporting Wednesday morning a two-year contract extension worth $88 million and up to $100 million after incentives. The deal, which will pay Jones $50 million in the first season and is the largest two-year contract ever, has been confirmed by multiple […]

Since the Indianapolis Colts traded Michael Pittman Jr., it made it imperative for them to re-sign Alec Pierce. And here are the grades for Pierce’s $116 million contract in 2026 NFL free agency. When Pittman left the building, the Colts moved Pierce to the WR1 slot. Whether he can be that guy remains to be […]

Daniel Jones has not yet signed a contract with any team this offseason. That needed to be made clear after NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported he had finalized a new deal with the Indianapolis Colts. In a post walking back his initial claim, Schultz sparks rumors claiming that Jones and Indy are potentially working on […]

NFL free agency officially begins on March 11, but, as many fans are aware, a large number of players have verbally agreed to contracts before they can put pen to paper on Wednesday. The Houston Texans are one of the latest teams to add another player to the roster. Former Indianapolis Colts tackle Braden Smith […]

The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2026 NFL offseason carrying a familiar mix of optimism and frustration. For much of the 2025 season, the Colts looked like a team ready to reclaim its place among the AFC’s contenders. Yet the final stretch of the season revealed a harsher reality: Indianapolis still lacks the depth and defensive […]

The Indianapolis Colts made an offensive splash, and then an offensive subtraction. But they added to the defense. They beefed up their defense with an ex-Titans edge rusher, according to a post on X by Ian Rapoport. “The #Colts are signing former #Titans standout edge Arden Key to a 2-year deal worth up to $20M […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to retain Alec Pierce on a new $116 million contract extension. However, that meant Indianapolis was also forced to trade away fellow receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pat McAfee, an avid Colts fan, couldn’t believe his eyes once he saw the Pittman news. In fact, he might’ve even forgot he was […]

On a day dominated by NFL free agency news, there were several trades that went down around the league as well. Arguably, the biggest player swap was the Michael Pittman Jr. trade, which sent the veteran Indianapolis Colts wide receiver to the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the exact details for Pittsburgh sent to Indy aren’t available […]

With the Indianapolis Colts putting the transition tag on Daniel Jones, which is a rarity to be seen for a quarterback, the latest reporting gives insight into the contract that the former New York Giants star was looking for. As the rumors will surround the Colts, especially regarding Jones’ future, it looks like the quarterback […]

NFL free agency is upon us, as many players are verbally committing to teams before the March 11 season start date. However, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts agree on a blockbuster trade involving a star receiver. The Colts are trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers minutes after signing Alec Pierce to a monster […]

The Indianapolis Colts were in trouble of losing Alec Pierce in free agency, as it was expected that he would test the market. In the end, it looks like Pierce didn’t want to leave, and he still got a huge contract from the Colts, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “Free agent WR Alec Pierce […]

The Indianapolis Colts are losing the heartbeat of their defense, but Zaire Franklin is making sure he says goodbye the right way. Following a surprising blockbuster trade that sent the star linebacker to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive tackle Colby Wooden, Franklin took to social media to pen an emotional farewell to […]

The Indianapolis Colts really want to keep wide receiver Alec Pierce on the team. Indy’s young wide receiver is one of the hottest names in this year’s free agency cycle. He is in for a major payday, but it remains to be seen if that will happen in Indianapolis or elsewhere. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler explained […]

On an otherwise unsuspecting Saturday, the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts made the rare player-for-player trade, swapping Zaire Franklin and Colby Wooden just before the start of the 2026 NFL league year. That’s right, as teams assemble their free agency boards, make sure their books are in good spots, and decide which position they […]

The Green Bay Packers are not waiting until free agency to add a linebacker; instead, they addressed the issue in the trade market. The Packers acquired Zaire Franklin from the Indianapolis Colts to seemingly replace leading tackler Quay Walker. The Packers and Colts agreed to the deal on Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Green Bay […]

Last year, center Ryan Kelly was with the Minnesota Vikings. However, he will forever be a part of the Indianapolis Colts. On Friday, Kelly decided to retire after 10 seasons in the NFL. He made it official on X, formerly Twitter. “10 seasons. What an incredible ride it was. I was blessed to be around […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ offseason has seen some interesting twists, and one player sees the value of keeping their premier free agent. But a teammate who may not be around is a former Pro Bowl linebacker that the Colts are rumored to be looking to trade. Active talks are in progress, according to a post on […]

The Indianapolis Colts face a major decision as one of their key receivers approaches free agency. Wide receiver Alec Pierce stressed that his future role will be a critical factor in any potential contract extension or new deal. Pierce, who recently completed his fourth season with the Colts, addressed the situation during an appearance on […]

Trey Hendrickson is headed towards free agency. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher did not hit the open market due to the franchise tag. It was a messy situation, but Hendrickson ended up still playing on the franchise tag contract given to him. Now, though, Cincinnati has decided not to give Hendrickson the tag […]

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Sauce Gardner is willing to do something illegal to ensure that wide receiver Alec Pierce stays in town — jokingly, of course. Amid news that Pierce could test the waters of the NFL free agency, Gardner hopped on social media and shared his hilarious plan. “Should I lock Alec Pierce in […]

The Minnesota Vikings have some questions that they’re going to have to answer this offseason, and one of them involves the quarterback position. After a not-so-great year from J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings are looking to bring in more talent at the position, and they’ve had their eyes on some players that are a long shot, […]

For the Indianapolis Colts, the 2026 NFL Draft begins with building a meaningful class without a first-round pick. That selection was shipped away in the blockbuster trade that brought All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis. That move signaled the franchise’s commitment to competing immediately. However, the trade also places additional pressure on general manager Chris […]

One of the top wide receivers on the free agent market, Indianapolis Colts standout Alec Pierce finds himself in a complicated situation. And if he hits free agency, he could be a game-changer. A deal to stay in Indianapolis “feels possible,” but there’s a catch, according to ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder. “Update on Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts made waves on Tuesday by placing a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones. That move appears to now impact some other Colts players, including wide receiver Alec Pierce. “With Daniel Jones getting the transition tag, the Colts cannot tag free-agent-to-be WR Alec Pierce. But the Colts still hope to work out long-term […]

The Indianapolis Colts have some major decisions to make this offseason, with one of the big questions revolving around quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones was off to an MVP-level start to the 2025 campaign before a devastating Achilles injury sidelined him midway through the year. Now, the Colts have made a big decision regarding Jones’ future […]

As star defensive back Sauce Gardner’s future is now with the Indianapolis Colts, it comes after he was traded from the New York Jets, where he had been a foundational piece to the team’s defense. While Gardner’s time with the Jets has come to an end, he hasn’t been shy about giving them props, especially […]

Oftentimes in NFL free agency, the very best players set to hit the open market are franchise tagged by their respective teams, meaning some of the best would-be available players don’t even really have the chance to join a new team. That trend is starting to change, though. Last year, only Trey Smith and Tee […]