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Carson Wentz wasn’t exactly awful during his one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts. His statistics were certainly respectable and if it wasn’t for that last game of the season where they blew the chance to make the playoffs, Wentz could still be in Indy. But, that is not the reality. Colts GM Jim Irsay even […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a disappointing 9-8 season in 2021 which led them to narrowly missing the playoffs. The frustrating finish led to a great deal of change this offseason. Most notably was the trading of Carson Wentz and the addition of Matt Ryan who is expected to take over as the starting quarterback. The […]

The Indianapolis Colts possess perhaps the NFL’s best running back in Jonathan Taylor, who led the league in both rushing yards and touchdowns in a career year. Despite that, the Colts went out in the offseason and added this veteran running back as depth behind Taylor. Former NFL Scouting director Mike McCartney has the latest. […]

The end of the Indianapolis Colts’ 2021 season was painful for the franchise. They lost out on the chance to make the playoffs at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The loss was particularly hurtful for Darius Leonard. Leonard, on top of dealing with COVID-19 and an ankle injury, felt completely defeated after the Colts’ […]

Even with Matt Ryan on the roster, the Indianapolis Colts are still looking to add to the quarterback position on their roster. During the Colts rookie minicamp on Friday afternoon, reporters asked head coach Frank Reich about the possibility of bringing in a veteran quarterback behind Ryan, and the fifth-year coach did not rule out […]

It has been an eventful offseason for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts had a 9-8 record in 2021 and narrowly missed the playoffs in a disappointing fashion. The organization elected that one year was enough time with Carson Wentz and traded the quarterback to the Commanders. Despite making a major trade for the QB just last […]

With the Matt Ryan era in full bloom in Indianapolis, it is no surprise that there are a ton of Colts rumors flying around with the team wanting to capitalize on the 36-year-old’s short-term window. The most recent report is that the Colts will target the recently released New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry to […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a 9-8 record in 2021 and were eliminated from playoff contention thanks to a disappointing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars to end the season. The franchise was quick to move from the Carson Wentz era and traded him after just one season with him as the starter. The Colts were active […]

Matt Ryan has begun his tenure with the Indianapolis Colts. After going through the Carson Wentz experience, Indianapolis looked to give Frank Reich a better veteran to try to get the Colts back into the playoffs. Even before a game has been played, Ryan already looks like an upgrade over Wentz. His presence in practice has […]

At one point during the 2021 regular season, the Indianapolis Colts were deemed as a dark horse contender to make a deep run in the NFL playoffs. However, this all changed over the Colts’ final two games of the campaign. The Colts came away with a narrow three-point loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in […]

Indianapolis Colts star linebacker Darius Leonard has had a troubled history with ankle injuries in the NFL. This offseason, just like last year, has been no different, as Leonard has had to answer questions about the state of his health. Having had two surgeries thus far, including one last NFL offseason, Leonard played through the […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to enter a new chapter with Matt Ryan under center as the starting quarterback. After Carson Wentz’s stint in Indy ended in disaster, the Colts offloaded him to the Commanders and replaced him with Ryan this offseason. Colts legend Reggie Wayne is fired up over the addition of Ryan and […]

The Indianapolis Colts pulled off a blockbuster trade in March for long-time Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. But in his eyes, it might’ve never happened if they didn’t try to pursue Deshaun Watson. Ryan got brutally honest recently on the whole situation, essentially saying if the Falcons steered clear of trying to chase Watson, he […]

The Indianapolis Colts managed to rid themselves of Carson Wentz after just one season, offloading him to the Commanders and subsequently acquiring veteran QB Matt Ryan. With quarterback no longer a critical area of need ahead of the 2022 NFL, the Colts can look to buff up other positions that could stand to improve. After […]

The Indianapolis Colts have struggled to find a long-term solution at quarterback since Andrew Luck retired. His decision to walk away from the game early put the franchise in disarray and has led to multiple bad decisions for their quarterback choice. The Colts did not find a long-term solution in Phillip Rivers and were even […]

The Washington Commanders may be forced to move one of their best players this offseason. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin is up for an extension, but the front office doesn’t seem totally willing to give him the money he’s asking for. This isn’t a unique situation, as Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers is in […]

This has been the most insane NFL offseason in league history. After all of the commotion in March, the drama continues in April after Deebo Samuel requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers. We’ll see if he gets his wish, as anything can happen during the NFL Draft. Click here for our Risk Free […]

We are just two weeks away from the NFL Draft, and every NFL team around the league is beginning to finish compiling their draft boards with key workouts and visits with a multitude of different prospects. With the consensus being that this year’s quarterback class is questionable at best, some contending teams may find themselves […]

In just one move, the Indianapolis Colts just got a whole lot tougher on defense. Adding a guy like Stephon Gilmore can do that for your football club. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore is now heading to Indianapolis. Five-time Pro-Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore, the NFL’s 2019 Defensive […]

Baker Mayfield’s exit from the Cleveland Browns is just a matter of when, it’s just that a trade has yet to materialize. However, if you’re going to ask the QB himself where he sees himself playing next, he has a pretty good idea. Speaking on the “You Never Know” podcast, Mayfield highlighted that he doesn’t […]

The 2022 NFL Offseason is well underway, and the Indianapolis Colts are still looking at their options in free agency. They have already made multiple big offseason moves that will directly impact their upcoming season. However, the Colts aren’t done just yet. According to Colts owner Jim Irsay, GM Chris Ballard is interested in a […]

The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a situation using another veteran quarterback. Matt Ryan could pay off to be the best player under center in recent years, but his age is a concern. Regardless, the front office should aim to build around the quarterback position and give themselves a chance to find an exciting rookie […]

It was a tough season for the Indianapolis Colts and now the franchise aims to improve in 2022. Recently, owner Jim Irsay took some shots at Carson Wentz for his poor performances with the team. They were a bit uncalled for, but perhaps the veteran quarterback sent some shots back towards Irsay. According to Mike […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to move on from the late-season struggles that saw them slip out of playoff contention last year. A key component in putting that unfavorable memory in the past was relieving Carson Wentz of his duties as the team’s quarterback. After dealing Wentz to the Commanders and subsequently trading for Matt […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a franchise-altering decision when they opted to trade quarterback Carson Wentz, who they had just acquired via trade last offseason, to the Washington Commanders. The team then acquired Atlanta Falcons veteran Matt Ryan to be their next signal-caller. However, given the big-name quarterbacks who were on the trade block this offseason, […]

The Indianapolis Colts had an embarrassing collapse at the end of the 2021 regular season, that saw the team shockingly fall out of the playoff race. Much of the blame was placed upon the shoulders of former Colts QB Carson Wentz, who was ushered out the door hastily this offseason in a trade with the […]

The Indianapolis Colts are not strangers to adding high-profile quarterbacks in recent years. But to their misfortune, they haven’t found one that sticks. Matt Ryan is their latest attempt to find a QB that will help lead them deep in the playoffs. Because the roster around him is so strong, Ryan is a strong piece […]

The NFL offseason has been arguably the craziest in league history. There have been ground-breaking trades and massive free agency signings, mostly in the AFC. The Las Vegas Raiders traded for Davante Adams. The Los Angeles Chargers traded for Khalil Mack. The Cleveland Browns traded for Deshaun Watson. The Denver Broncos traded for Russell Wilson. […]

Matt Ryan’s trade to the Indianapolis Colts marks yet another attempted solution at finding a quarterback that can bring the team far in the playoffs. Acquiring veteran quarterbacks for teams that are strong in every other facet is the new way teams are looking to build contenders. One of Ryan’s close friends was just the […]

Marvin Harrison began his football career in Pennsylvania before moving up to a collegiate career with Syracuse, and eventually carving a stellar professional football resume with Indianapolis. In his 13 seasons with the Colts, the 49-year-old built a long list of accolades that earned him a spot as not only one of his team’s, but […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a few small offseason moves and acquisitions. Most recently, the team signed free agent Zach Pascal. The Eagles signed the wide receiver to a one-year, $1.5 million guaranteed deal with $1 million available in incentives. Pro Football Focus NFL reporter Ari Meirov tweeted the final details Wednesday afternoon. Contract terms: […]

The Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan parted ways on Monday after 14 seasons, with the veteran QB getting dealt to the Indianapolis Colts. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Ryan broke his silence on his departure from the Falcons, describing himself as having a “whirlwind of a week” leading up to the big trade. Via […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a big splash on Monday, acquiring Matt Ryan in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. The move will see Ryan take over as the starting QB in Indy, and prompted an excited reaction from one free-agent wide receiver. Odell Beckham Jr. has high expectations for Ryan in Indianapolis and took to […]

With news breaking on Monday that the Atlanta Falcons would be sending their best quarterback in franchise history, Matt Ryan, to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 3rd round pick, the former 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft’s long and storied tenure in the Peach State came to a close. While in […]

The Indianapolis Colts quickly replaced Carson Wentz on Monday by trading for Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, despite being linked to Baker Mayfield. The team has now made a major contract move to make sure Ryan does stick around for the entire two years of his deal. Via Ian Rapoport: As part of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback in Matt Ryan. Ryan previously spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, but now, he will get a new opportunity with the Colts. The team has been in search of a signal-caller this offseason after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. The Colts only had to […]

The Indianapolis Colts just pulled the trigger on a trade with the Atlanta Falcons for veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, who will be replacing the departed Carson Wentz under center. There were also rumors about Baker Mayfield and Jimmy Garoppolo as Colts options, but they wound up going with Ryan. ESPN’s Dianna Russini has more insight […]

The Indianapolis Colts quickly found their Carson Wentz replacement, completing a blockbuster trade for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick. Following the move, linebacker Darius Leonard sent Ryan’s former teammate, Julio Jones, a recruiting pitch on social media: @juliojones_11 aye man hear me out! Matt have already thrown […]

For the second straight offseason, the Indianapolis Colts have completed a trade involving a quarterback. On Monday, the Colts agreed to terms on a deal with the Atlanta Falcons that sent quarterback Matt Ryan to Indianapolis. The Falcons received a 2022 third round pick after sending their franchise quarterback of 14 seasons to the Colts […]