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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard underwent back surgery in June but was expected to be ready for the start of the season. However, the star Colts defensive leader will have to wait to make his 2022 debut. NFL reporter Dov Kleiman reports that Leonard will miss regular season games while recovering from the surgery. Kleiman […]

When the Indianapolis Colts heartbreakingly missed out on the 2021 NFL Playoffs after an unconscionable loss to the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard went back to the drawing board. They traded quarterback Carson Wentz, brought in QB Matt Ryan, and added or re-upped several notable offensive weapons. Despite […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan hasn’t been around running back Jonathan Taylor for long, but he has already realized how good the third-year player is. Ryan, the longtime Atlanta Falcons quarterback, was traded to the Colts in March. Now with training camp underway, he is getting his first look at Taylor and this Colts running […]

Michael Pittman Jr. is not one of the names fans think of when mentioning the best wide receivers in the league. Following the 2021 season and some of the moves the Indianapolis Colts made, his name might be remembered more often. Last season, just his second in the NFL, Pittman had 1,082 receiving yards, averaging […]

Much attention for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2022 season has centered on just how offensive coordinator Marcus Brady will look to balance out the play calls for Matt Ryan and Jonathan Taylor. In the 2021 season, Taylor was the do-it-all offensive talent for the Colts, as he finished the year ranking at first […]

First impressions are always pivotal for any player featuring in training camp for the first time with a new team. For Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan, he has already wowed multiple coaching staff members and teammates as well. The Colts opened up their training camp to all players on July 26, and Ryan has since […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping for a better year of football after acquiring Matt Ryan via trade. However, all eyes are on Jonathan Taylor, as he’s in line to have a monster year. Many view him as the top player available in the fantasy world. For that reason, we take a look at Jonathan Taylor’s […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found themselves in a position that no team wants to be in. They are fighting in a world of mediocrity. And they hope to address the problem by adding a different veteran quarterback each season. The Colts are now on their fifth starting quarterback in just as many seasons. Since losing […]

Indianapolis Colts veterans reported to Westfield Grand Park Sports Complex on Tuesday, in preparation for training camp. During his media availability upon his arrival, Darius Leonard announced that he will be going by his middle name, Shaquille, moving forward. This is according to Colts reporter Larra Overton, who tweeted the news Tuesday morning. .@dsleon45 explains […]

The Indianapolis Colts are entering a new chapter with Matt Ryan at quarterback. After the failed Carson Wentz experiment, GM Chris Ballard quickly moved on by acquiring Ryan in a trade with the Falcons. Ahead of his first year in Indy, rumors emerged that the Colts could make a move to land Ryan’s former favorite […]

The 2022-2023 NFL season is right around the corner. The Indianapolis Colts’ training camp officially kicks off on Wednesday, July 27. Rookies reported to camp on Monday, while veterans arrived on Tuesday. This includes Kenny Moore II, who brought an optimistic attitude despite recent contract disputes. The Athletic’s Zak Keefer tweeted Moore’s positive mindset at […]

Indianapolis Colts finished the 2021 NFL season over .500 with a 9-8 record but that was not enough to carry them into the playoffs, and it’s something defensive tackle DeForest Buckner would want to use as a motivation for the upcoming 2022 NFL campaign. Buckner had a blunt take on the Colts’ fate in 2021 […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hopeful for a strong season in 2022. However, the health of linebacker Darius Leonard will be of the utmost importance. Leonard has emerged as a star defender and is vital to the Colts’ success. Colts’ inside reporter, Joel A. Erickson, shared what Leonard had to say in reference to his back […]

The 2021 season was nothing short of a rollercoaster for the Indianapolis Colts. After only five contests, Indianapolis appeared to be dead in the water with a 1-4 record. Miraculously, The Shoe was able to pick themselves up, and grab prime playoff real estate sitting at 9-6.. Or so it seemed. In standard ’21 Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had a decent offseason as the franchise aims to regain control of the AFC South. Although the front office didn’t make too big of a splash, they’ve been able to put together a solid roster. Indianapolis may have to consider making some trades though to acquire more future draft picks. For […]

When he’s not busy running the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay has another hobby he’s interested in: collecting items. The long-time owner of the team has been an avid collector of various items in the last few years. Now, Irsay has added an important piece of sports history to his collection. Jim Irsay has bought Muhammad […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking forward to the 2022 season. After just missing out on the postseason in 2021, they have made some subtle upgrades on both sides of the ball. Matt Ryan is set to take over at quarterback, while the defense continues to be built around star linebacker Darius Leonard. If everything breaks […]

Former NFL player Louis Riddick now plies his trade with ESPN as an analyst for the network’s Monday Night Football broadcast. The 53-year-old has been making a bit of noise in the scene, and his latest hot take is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. Riddick recently decided to engage with a FanDuel Twitter […]

Teams across the NFL are beginning training camp as the season looms just around the corner. Most teams have their roster set in stone, but some intriguing names are still available to sign. One of the best remaining free agents is wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Sanders has found a niche at every stop of his […]

Training camps across the NFL are getting started as the season looms just around the corner. Rookie training camp is already underway for many teams, and veterans are soon to follow. Most of the juicy offseason moves are now in the rear-view mirror, but some big-name players remain unsigned. One of the most notable players […]

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard is underrated. Colts fans understand how talented he is, but Madden 23 gave him just a 90 overall. Granted, a 90 is not bad. But Leonard is arguably the best linebacker in the NFL. 49ers linebacker Fred Warner also shared his top 10 linebackers in the NFL right now. Warner […]

Many have the Indianapolis Colts pegged as the favorites in the AFC South. We’ll see how it plays out though, as the Tennessee Titans still have a talented roster without AJ Brown. Regardless, this franchise is going to be competitive but could use an upgrade in a couple of key areas. For that reason, we […]

The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2022 NFL season looking to finish what they started. The Colts looked like a lock to make the playoffs, just needing to beat the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars to clinch a berth. They then lost in shocking fashion to just barely miss out on the postseason. Indianapolis has given its roster […]

2021 was a year of change in the NFL. Since 1978, the league had been accustomed to 16 regular-season contests per team, and since 1990, 12 available postseason spots was the norm. Both things changed in the last two years, with the league (intentionally) adapting an 18-week schedule for the first time in ’21 and […]

After missing the playoffs in the 2021 season, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard took it upon himself to go all out to revamp the roster over the opening months of the offseason. After a roller-coaster campaign from the Colts defense, Ballard opted to bring in a couple of former Pro Bowl talents in cornerback […]

The Indianapolis Colts seemed destined for the playoffs in 2021 until their season collapsed down the stretch. Despite boasting a 9-6 record through their first 15 games, the Colts bottled the campaign by losing each of its last two games to finish 9-8. The late-season failure led to some pretty significant changes in Indy, most […]

The Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts made some big moves in the offseason at their quarterback position. Both franchises landed two amazing quarterbacks in Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, respectively. After years of riding the QB carousel, Denver and Indy finally have their star quarterback. On Friday, one of the greatest quarterbacks to play […]

The NFL community is mourning the loss of Tony Siragusa. The former Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle passed away at 55. Players and coaches have expressed their grief, remembering their beloved former teammate, “Goose.” Brian Billick was the Ravens’ head coach during the latter half of Siragusa’s career in Baltimore. Billick remembers Siragusa […]

During his run with the Atlanta Falcons, Matt Ryan did not necessarily have a consistent running game that he could lean on. Just last season, the Falcons ranked at 31st in rushing yards per game with an 85.4 average. But now with the Indianapolis Colts, the veteran quarterback is looking ahead to having a balanced […]

If there is one player in the NFL who knows just what Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has gone through over the past months, it is Matthew Stafford. Stafford spent the opening 12 years of his career with the Detroit Lions before the team opted to ship him off to the Los Angeles Rams. This […]

Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis announced his retirement at just age 26. The news is shocking without question, as Willis was expected to play a big role for the Colts this season. However, Willis shared a specific reason for retiring which Tim Tebow and Russell Wilson will surely appreciate. “I have elected to officially retire […]

The Indianapolis Colts looked playoff-bound in 2021, as they were 9-6 and well-positioned for a spot in the postseason before they lost each of their last two games, one of them to the horrible Jacksonville Jaguars. Such a collapse spelled the end for quarterback Carson Wentz, who was subsequently dealt to the Washington Commanders this […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. They’ve made subtle moves to improve the roster but it’s still not clear whether or not they have a team equipped to win the AFC South. Regardless, the franchise is on pins and needles as star linebacker Darius Leonard recovers from surgery. The franchise received a […]

Many believe the Indianapolis Colts are the favorites in the AFC South this year and for good reason. After acquiring Matt Ryan via trade, the franchise is making its third attempt at utilizing a veteran quarterback to lead the way. Although Ryan is a shell of his former self, he still has some juice left […]

Although the Carson Wentz blockbuster trade happened months ago, the Indianapolis Colts are working to shake off the bad breakup and work with new quarterback Matt Ryan. After Wentz failed to work with head coach Frank Reich, who first helped unlock his talents, Indy has to prove that their fifth quarterback in five years is worth […]

The Indianapolis Colts were hit with a troubling injury blow early on at mandatory minicamp. Star linebacker Darius Leonard has been sidelined by a back injury and will require surgery, according to Frank Reich. The defensive leader will miss a significant chunk of training camp after undergoing the knife, but the expectation around Indy is […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to make some noise in the 2022 season, as the AF South has become a wide-open race for this franchise and the Tennessee Titans. However, Indianapolis has been facing a tough decision regarding Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II. He’s been in contract negotiations with the front office, but it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially in a new era with Ben Roethlisberger officially retired. It’ll be interesting to see how this franchise plays in the upcoming season, as the team is relatively stacked. However, there are a few areas that could still use some improvement, which opens up the possibility of another acquisition. With that […]

The Indianapolis Colts have decidedly moved on from Carson Wentz this offseason, instead shifting their attention to Matt Ryan as their next starting QB. With Jonathan Taylor primed for another chance to lead the league in rushing, what type of trade targets should the Colts go after to upgrade their 2022 roster? Watch NFL football […]