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The Indianapolis Colts will exercise their fifth-year option on the contract for Ryan Kelly, according to general manager Chris Ballard (via Pro Football Talk). The team has until May 3 to make it official, but considering how important Kelly has been, it’s a no-brainer for the team. Kelly –the number 18 overall pick in 2016 […]

Parris Campbell was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. After a surprising season last year, the Colts knew that they needed to make some big moves this offseason. Even though a draft pick may not always be viewed as a “game changer” kind of move, Campbell is […]

The Indianapolis Colts were back in Super Bowl contention last season. Quarterback Andrew Luck’s return immediately made them a legitimate threat again. Owner Jim Irsay seems to believe so, at least. He guaranteed they’ll bring another Super Bowl title back to Indianapolis. Colts owner Jim Irsay is making a guarantee on bringing another Super Bowl […]

The Indianapolis Colts have made some moves to address their defense this offseason, and it continued in the draft on Friday, as the Colts took Temple cornerback Rock Ya-Sin in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Ya-Sin said he was surprised he was drafted so early, but he is looking forward to helping […]

The Washington Redskins made sure Montez Sweat’s draft night slide wouldn’t last any longer. After using the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, Washington completed a trade with the Indianapolis Colts to get back into the first round and take the Mississippi State pass-rusher at No. 26. […]

The Indianapolis Colts got their guy. Indy made it clear all offseason that getting a number two receiver was their top priority, and they went and signed Devin Funchess away from the Panthers when free agency opened. The Colts and head coach Frank Reich have raved about Funchess, saying he was their top target the […]

There was a buzz at this year’s NFL Combine, and much of it surrounded Ole Miss wide receiver DK Metcalf. The buzz originally generated ahead of the Combine when a photo of Metcalf surfaced on Twitter. To put it mildly, Metcalf is in tremendous shape, and he blew people away when he let it be […]

The Indianapolis Colts knocked it out of the park in last year’s NFL Draft, going with offensive lineman Quenton Nelson in the first round and linebacker Darius Leonard in the second round. Both players ended up earning First-Team All-Pro selections, marking the first time in NFL history that a team’s top two draft picks ended […]

In just a few days, Alabama running back Josh Jacobs will know where he’s going to begin his NFL career. Jacobs is widely considered the top running back prospect in this year’s NFL Draft class and should be off the board sometime in the first round. According to Peter King of NBC Sports, the Indianapolis […]

Frank Clark trade talk is slowly starting to heat up. Ever since the Seattle Seahawks dished out record-setting money to Russell Wilson, there’s been a growing sense that the team might trade the pass-rusher. They recently placed the franchise tag on Clark, and the defensive end has been looking for a longterm deal of his […]

The sky’s the limit for 2018 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Darius Leonard. The unheralded rookie out of South Carolina State turned heads last season. Expect him to make a bigger impact with the Indianapolis Colts. Our crystal ball predicts bigger and better things for Leonard in the 2019 NFL season. Leader of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts will want to improve upon their impressive 2018 season this year. Their hopes of winning the AFC South or making the playoffs will likely come down to their games against the NFC South. On the Colts’ schedule, they will play three straight games against NFC South teams, and they will do so […]

The 2019 NFL schedule was officially released on Wednesday night. Throughout the day, many of the scheduled games were leaked ahead of time. Fans and the media immediately began their speculations as to which would be the biggest matchups of the 2019 season. As conference runner-ups in the NFC, the New Orleans Saints are sure […]

The NFL schedule has been released which means it’s time to breakdown some of the biggest games that will take place this upcoming season. Let’s rank the top ten games that you need to make sure you are in front of a TV to watch. 10. Washington Redskins @ Minnesota Vikings Week Eight The Washington […]

The Indianapolis Colts struck gold in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the selection of linebacker Darius Leonard. It is clear that he is not looking to rest on his merits just yet. Leonard certainly looked the part of a prototypical linebacker at nearly 235 pounds last year. According to Kevin Bowen […]

After waiting for the frenzy of the first week of free agency to die down, the Indianapolis Colts made their first splash of the offseason by signing edge Justin Houston to a two-year contract worth $24 million. The 30-year-old has been one of the league’s top pass-rushers for the last seven years, and fills a […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprised just about everybody as a result of the recent 2018-19 campaign. Thanks in part to the rejuvenated play of quarterback Andrew Luck, the Colts returned to the postseason as one of the two AFC Wild Card teams before coming up a bit short come playoff time. Now with a fully healthy […]

The first round of the NFL Draft is always filled with surprise trades, and this year will be no different. There are plenty of difference-makers at the top of the board, and many teams will be vying for the chance to take them. Here are five teams who should seriously explore moving up. 5. Cleveland […]

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard doesn’t like it when his team’s draft room is too quiet. Ballard shared his sentiments with The Indianapolis Star’s Joel A. Erickson on April 14. “I don’t like it when there’s just silence in the room. We want some debate, we want some argument. If everybody’s thinking alike, then […]

The Indianapolis Colts started 2018 with a 1-5 record but went 9-1 down the stretch. A 10-6 record was good enough to make the playoffs. It was also enough to make people recognize the talent on this roster. Which source of talent was recognized the most? Andrew Luck. The quarterback didn’t play in 2017. In […]

The Indianapolis Colts are way ahead of schedule in regards to how their current roster has come together so quickly. All of their past draft picks are panning out, most notably offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and linebacker Darius Leonard. For a team that looks to be borderline complete prior to the 2019 season, what exactly […]

The Indianapolis Colts are continuing to do their homework on running backs. A couple days after hosting free agent Spencer Ware, the Colts are turning their attention to the running backs available in this year’s draft. Former @AlabamaFTBLRB Josh Jacobs has his next pre-draft visit today with the #Colts, per his reps. — Adam Caplan […]

The Indianapolis Colts didn’t land Le’Veon Bell or any of the high-profile running backs in free agency, but that doesn’t mean they’re done sniffing around. The team brought in Spencer Ware for a visit, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Ware is looking for a new home after spending the last four seasons with the […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprisingly reached the postseason as an AFC Wild Card team as a result of the 2018-19 campaign. While the AFC South franchise appears to be on a serious upswing, Colts head coach Frank Reich also realized that his team no longer possesses the element of surprise as the rest of the league […]

AJ Brown is the answer to an important question: How do the Indianapolis Colts take the next step? The Colts are back. After a 1-5 start in 2018, Indianapolis won nine of its last 10 games to finish 10-6. The Colts picked up a playoff win in Houston before losing to the Chiefs. The Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts are well on their way to competing for a Super Bowl trophy in the near future as their rebuild they appeared to be in the midst of is way ahead of schedule.  Colts owner Jim Irsay has very big plans for the team no matter how unrealistic they may be. “I really […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a phenomenal season in 2018, especially when you consider the circumstances. Andrew Luck was returning from a serious shoulder injury that left tons of question marks surrounding his future. A lot has changed with the 2019 NFL Draft now on the horizon. Statistically speaking, Luck had his second-best season in 2018. […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ defense took a big step forward this past year, and they’re looking to build on that momentum this offseason by adding new pieces. Ahead of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Colts have met with Texas Tech linebacker Dakota Allen, according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle. If Allen’s name sounds familiar, […]

The Indianapolis Colts have claimed safety Derrick Kindred off of waivers from the Cleveland Browns, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Kindred, who was waived by the Browns on Monday, is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played all 16 games and finished with 45 tackles, an interception and a forced […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in a good place heading into the 2019 NFL season. After bouncing back from missing the playoffs for three straight years, the Colts found themselves in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy. While things didn’t quite work out, their future is bright. As good as Andrew Luck is, the Colts’ success will depend […]

While the Indianapolis Colts front office continues to address their roster needs this offseason, current players are getting ready to follow through on the high expectations that have been placed on the team moving forward. Among them is tight end Jack Doyle. Doyle endured an injury-plagued 2018 NFL season. According to Zak Keefer of the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have made an effort to improve their receiving depth this offseason, signing former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess. However, the Colts can still use some more playmakers alongside of T.Y. Hilton, and they may explore the draft to find them. According to James Palmer of NFL Network, Indianapolis has hosted University […]

The Indianapolis Colts have indicated that they will look to feature a committee in their backfield moving forward. Regardless, it appears running back Marlon Mack will still be featured as the lead option. The Colts are hoping to boast a more balanced approach on offense in the 2019 NFL season. According to Charean Williams of […]

The Indianapolis Colts are shuffling the responsibilities of one of their legends. In 2017, the Colts had Robert Mathis join their staff as a full-time coach assisting with the team’s edge rushers. Even after Chuck Pagano was fired after the 2017 season, Mathis remained on new coach Frank Reich’s staff. But Mathis will now be […]

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout joined forces with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck for a hilarious ad for BodyArmor, the official sports drink of the NCAA. The ad is slated to air on Thursday on CBS when No. 4 seed Florida State takes on top-seeded Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 for the West […]

The Indianapolis Colts made one of the biggest splashes of the NFL offseason this month, signing linebacker Justin Houston to a two-year deal. On Wednesday, Colts general manager Chris Ballard compared his team’s acquisition of Ballard to the Chicago Bears’ signing of Julius Peppers back when Ballard was working for the Bears’ front office back […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a big addition to their passing game this month, signing wide receiver Devin Funchess in free agency. Colts head coach Frank Reich is excited about the acquisition of Funchess and what he will do for Indianapolis’ offense: “He has good feet, good instincts and good body control and body quickness. Helps […]

At the NFL owners’ meetings on Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was close to reaching a deal with former quarterback Peyton Manning for a front-office role. According to Zac Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, Jim Irsay had a conversation with Manning in 2016 after the team was coming off a disappointing 8-8 season. Manning […]

The Indianapolis Colts have met with Florida State edge rusher Brian Burns, according to Jon Ledyard of Draft Network LLC. The Colts own the 26th overall pick in the first round of next month’s NFL Draft, and Indianapolis, which is in need of help in the pass rush, could end up taking the Seminoles defensive […]