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Colts | Alec Pierce activated Thu Aug 27, 11:02 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, Aug. 27.
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Colts | Minor injury for Josh Downs Wed Aug 26, 04:54 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (calf) is dealing with a calf injury but expects to return to practice in the near future.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this month, Downs had to miss some time in camp with a groin issue. Now, it's a minor calf injury that is keeping him out of action. When healthy, we could see Downs and Keenan Allen out there getting most of the work at the wide receiver position for the Colts. Alec Pierce (ankle) has missed this offseason recovering from surgery, but he should be eased into action now that the regular season is almost here. Stay tuned. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson to start final preseason game on Saturday Wed Aug 26, 11:37 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start the Colts' final preseason game against the Detroit Lions, according to HC Shane Steichen on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Steichen said the starters will play, except QB Daniel Jones and RB Jonathan Taylor. The starters will likely play just a series or two.
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Jonathan Taylor player page
Anthony Richardson Sr. player page
Colts | Time running out on DJ Giddens Wed Aug 26, 12:53 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) will be the 'odd man out' when it comes to the 53-man roster, in the opinion of ESPN's Stephen Holder, who notes that Giddens has been slowed by injuries during the preseason and does not offer the same versatility as rookie RB Seth McGowan.
Link to story Colts | Seth McGowan poised to back up Jonathan Taylor Wed Aug 26, 12:41 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Seth McGowan looks to be in line to be the No. 2 back for the Colts and 'offer some real relief' to RB Jonathan Taylor, in the opinion of ESPN's Stephen Holder.
Link to story Colts | Will Mallory could miss Week 1 Tue Aug 25, 01:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory could miss Week 1 with a thumb injury, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
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Colts | WR Alec Pierce expected to return to practice this week Tue Aug 25, 11:27 AM
Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) is expected to return to practice this week if all goes to plan, according to coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Steichen noted that the team has not had conversations about keeping Pierce, who has been sidelined since undergoing offseason ankle surgery, on the physically unable to perform list to start the season, another sign that the team is planning on having him for early in the season -- if not Week 1 itself. Pierce, 26, signed a four-year, $114 million deal with the Colts in March to stick with the club. He's coming off his best season, having caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards with six touchdowns in 15 games in 2025. He's being drafted as WR40 in Round 8. |
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Colts | DJ Giddens back at practice Tue Aug 25, 11:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 25.
| Footballguys view: Giddens has been sidelined since early this month. That said, it seems he's returning more quickly than initially expected, and the opener against Baltimore is still weeks away. Giddens ran for 96 yards on 26 carries in nine games as a rookie last year. Rookie Seth McGowan may have locked down the RB2 role behind Jonathan Taylor in Giddens' absence. We'll see if that changes between now and Week 1. |
Colts | Thumb injury for Will Mallory Sat Aug 22, 11:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory (thumb) was unavailable for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, due to a thumb injury.
Link to storyWill Mallory player page
Colts | Kicking battle to continue in Indy Sat Aug 22, 08:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader and PK Blake Grupe will continue their kicking competition, head coach Shane Steichen said Saturday, Aug. 22. 'I think that's ongoing, but both those guys are starting kickers in this league,' Steichen said. 'So it's going to be a big decision for us.'
Link to story Colts | No practice for Anthony Gould Fri Aug 21, 06:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Anthony Gould (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Colts | DJ Giddens limited Thursday Fri Aug 21, 06:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) was limited to individual drills during practice Thursday, Aug. 20.
Link to story Colts | Ankle issue for Ulysses Bentley Fri Aug 21, 06:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Ulysses Bentley IV (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during practice Thursday, Aug. 20, according to a source.
Link to story Colts | Indy signs JJ Galbreath Fri Aug 21, 04:31 PM
Free-agent TE JJ Galbreath (Steelers) signed with the Indianapolis Colts Friday, Aug. 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Tyler Warren suffers adductor strain Thu Aug 20, 11:37 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren suffered an adductor strain during practice today, according to a source on Wednesday, Aug. 19. In the words of a source, he 'is going to be fine' and is not expected to miss much time, if any, and should be back next week.
| Footballguys view: Colts HC Shane Steichen confirmed Warren suffered a groin injury on Wednesday. They are going to be wisely cautious with the injury that is not seen as serious. We'll see Warren's status for the rest of the preseason, but we're not expecting to see him on Saturday against the Falcons. |
Colts | Tyler Warren injury update Wed Aug 19, 06:00 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren (groin) did suffer a groin injury during practice Wednesday, Aug. 19, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
Link to story Colts | Tyler Warren leaves practice early Wed Aug 19, 04:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren (groin) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 19, because of an apparent groin injury.
| Footballguys view: It doesn't appear to be a serious injury. Warren didn't return to practice and iced the groin injury on the sideline. We expect him to be ready for Week 1. His ADP is far enough behind his peers to make this development immaterial in the question of whether to target him at ADP. If you think he is going to become a foundational player in the Colts pass offense in his second year, a fifth round pick seems reasonable even with the injury seal broken. |
Colts | Roydell Williams off roster Wed Aug 19, 03:05 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Roydell Williams was waived Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Link to story Colts | Roster moves made by IND on Tuesday Tue Aug 18, 05:01 PM
Free-agent OT Roy Mbaeteka (Dolphins), TE Tyler Moore (Giants) and OT Trey Wedig (Cardinals) were signed by the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The Colts also placed TE Carson Towt on reserve/injured. The Colts also waived WR E.J. Horton and OT Bayron Matos.
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Carson Towt player page
Tyler Moore player page
Colts | Charvarius Ward with no timetable Tue Aug 18, 04:05 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Charvarius Ward (back) has no timetable after he's remained out with a back injury, according to HC Shane Steichen on Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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Chargers | Keenan Allen signs with Indianapolis Tue Aug 18, 12:27 AM
Via Jordan Schultz, Keenan Allen has agreed to terms with the Colts. It's reportedly a one-year deal worth up to $8.32 million.
| Footballguys view: A third-round pick in 2013, Allen has played for the Chargers for 11 years, the Bears for one year, and the Chargers again in 2025. He has 1,055 career regular-season catches for 12,051 yards and 70 touchdowns. He joins a depth chart that includes Alec Pierce (who remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an ankle injury), Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Anthony Gould, and Laquon Treadwell. Allen's time with the Chargers overlapped with Colts coach Shane Steichen, who worked in various roles with the Chargers from 2014 through 2020. |
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Colts | Sean McKeon cut from IR Sun Aug 16, 09:58 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Sean McKeon (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Colts | Trio of veteran receivers try out on Saturday Sat Aug 15, 05:33 PM
Free-agent WRs Josh Reynolds (Jets), Tre'Quan Smith (Lions) and Equanimeous St. Brown (49ers) all tried out for the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Colts | Seth McGowan may be in line for No. 2 RB job Sat Aug 15, 02:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Seth McGowan seems to be the clear favorite for the No. 2 running back job at this point since RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) is sidelined with an injury, in the opinion of ColtsWire's Paul Bretl.
| Footballguys view: Giddens had been tracking as the no.2 back behind Jonathan Taylor this offseason, but now he's likely lost that spot. McGowan, a seventh-round pick who finished his college career at Kentucky, runs with vision and decisiveness. He needs to work on his receiving and pass-blocking skills to truly play up to his potential in the pros. Keep him on your waiver wire speed dial if you've drafted Taylor. |
Seth McGowan player page
Colts | Eighty yards for Will Mallory Fri Aug 14, 01:02 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory caught six passes for a game-high 80 yards on Thursday, Aug. 13, against the New England Patriots.
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Colts | Anthony Richardson uneven in preseason debut Fri Aug 14, 12:56 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson completed 11 of 14 passes for 145 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 13. He added 53 yards and a touchdown on six carries but lost a fumble.
| Footballguys view: This is still better than many expected after the not so encouraging reports out of training camp. Richardson isn't a complete lost cause yet, but he has to build on this performance to beat out Riley Leonard and back up Daniel Jones this year. He could also be dealt - if there is even any interest in him around the league. |
Anthony Richardson Sr. player page
Colts | Anthony Richardson will start first preseason game Tue Aug 11, 01:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will start Thursday's preseason game against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Richardson has been competing with Riley Leonard in training camp to win the No. 2 job behind starter Daniel Jones. Leonard, HC Shane Steichen said, will play the second half before picking up the start in Week 2 of the preseason, with Richardson slated to relieve him in that game. The Colts do not plan to play Jones during the preseason. As James Boyd of The Athletic suggests, what makes the news of Richardson starting Thursday night against the Patriots most intriguing is his open trade request. This game could serve as a showcase for Richardson. |
Anthony Richardson Sr. player page
Colts | Josh Downs returns to practice Tue Aug 11, 01:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (groin) returned to practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com noted, Indianapolis isn't entering this season with enough proven depth to comfortably absorb long-term injuries at wide receiver, where Alec Pierce has yet to return to full practice. That makes Downs' return from a groin injury even more significant. He missed practices over the weekend, but head coach Shane Steichen previously indicated the injury was not serious, and getting him back on the field Tuesday is an encouraging development. Downs is being drafted as WR43, a price that doesn't fully take his WR2 role into account. |
Josh Downs player page
Colts | Ballard: Alec Pierce didn't have a second PRP injection Tue Aug 11, 10:47 AM
Addressing reporters on Wednesday in response to reports on Tuesday night that Alec Pierce has a second PRP injection after his ankle surgery, Colts GM Chris Ballard denied the second injection happened. According to Ballard, Pierce had a single platelet-rich plasma injection in January. He had surgery in March. Ballard added there's been no setback, but he's not specifying a timeline.
| Footballguys view: Profootballtalk reports the current plan in Indy is still for Pierce to be available at the start of the regular season, but there are obviously a lot of moving pieces here. Fantasy investors should monitor closely before investing in Pierce -- even at his discounted WR37 ADP. |
Colts | Alec Pierce gets another PRP injection to speed healing Tue Aug 11, 02:17 AM
Colts WR Alec Pierce received another PRP injection in his left ankle, a league source confirms to The Athletic's James Boyd.
| Footballguys view: Pierce underwent left ankle surgery in March. This is the second time he's received a platelet-rich plasma injection this offseason. It's not clear when Pierce received the injection. The Indianapolis Star reports the injection wasn't due to a setback in his rehab; instead, the wideout sought the additional procedure to help with lingering soreness and speed up the healing process. The team is yet to offer a concrete update on when the receiver will be back on the field, two weeks after GM Chris Ballard told reporters Pierce was "probably still a week or two away." Stay tuned. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson not a lock for backup job Tue Aug 11, 12:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is 'in a fight' for the No. 2 quarterback position with QB Riley Leonard, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, who writes that both players have dealt with inconsistency thus far in camp.
| Footballguys view: Richardson requested a trade in February and was granted permission to speak with other clubs to see if a deal might materialize. Nothing did, so Richardson is back trying to re-establish himself with the organization. Richardson on Sunday said his accuracy needs to be more consistent. He and Leonard will split preseason snaps as their competition continues. |
Anthony Richardson Sr. player page
Colts | Daniel Jones unlikely to play Thursday Mon Aug 10, 01:11 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is expected to practice in a joint session with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but he is not expected to play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy investors shouldn't read anything into this. According to The Athletic's James Boyd, the 29-year-old signal caller has looked about as healthy as anyone could have hoped, considering he's only eight months removed from undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Boyd added that Jones has been sharp in camp, with his accuracy and velocity turning heads, but it's his mobility that's really stood out. He's taken off on a handful of scrambles, and it's impossible to tell he was ever injured. Boyd's reporting mirrors what we've heard from others, yet Jones is still going as QB24. |
Daniel Jones player page
Colts | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine battling for WR3 job Mon Aug 10, 12:50 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been having a great training camp, and he has strengthened his case to be the team's third receiver behind WRs Josh Downs and Alec Pierce.
| Footballguys view: While veterans Ashton Dulin and Laquon Treadwell have made a few plays, neither has been as consistent as Westbrook-Ikhine. According to The Athletic's James Boyd, the 29-year-old always seems to be in the right place at the right time, and the chemistry he's building with Daniel Jones is easy to notice. Westbrook-Ikhine is coming off a down year with the Miami Dolphins (11 receptions, 89 yards in 15 games). However, he totaled 32 catches for 497 yards and nine touchdowns with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, and so far, he's showing he's still capable of being a quality contributor. |
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Colts | Ulysses Bentley IV making strong push Sun Aug 9, 05:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Ulysses Bentley IV is pushing to make the team as the third running back with RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) nursing a hamstring injury, and struggling when he is on the field.
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Colts | DJ Giddens nursing hamstring injury Sun Aug 9, 05:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, allowing rookie RB Seth McGowan to take first- and second-team reps. Giddens has also dropped a few passes in training camp when he has been on the field. RB Ulysses Bentley IV has also made a push for the third job, putting additional pressure on Giddens.
Link to storyDJ Giddens player page
Colts | Blake Grupe, Spencer Shrader continue to battle Sun Aug 9, 05:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has made 27 of his 30 field-goal attempts during training camp so far, while PK Spencer Shrader has misfired on 10 of his 30 tries. The two are battling in training camp and the preseason for the starting placekicker job.
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Spencer Shrader player page
Colts | Seth McGowan has carved out role Sun Aug 9, 05:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Seth McGowan has emerged as the top running back behind RB Jonathan Taylor, as the team likes his bruising running style and soft hands out of the backfield. If he wants to carve out a consistent role, he needs to improve in pass protection.
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Colts | Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson to play Thursday Sun Aug 9, 04:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts QBs Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson are each expected to play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the New England Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen said the plan is to play the two signal callers, which means QB Daniel Jones isn't expected to be in action.
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Riley Leonard player page
Colts | Josh Downs might practice Tuesday Sun Aug 9, 01:28 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (groin) has been nursing a groin injury in training camp, but head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday, Aug. 9, that the receiver might be able to participate in a joint practice Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the New England Patriots. Steichen added that the injury is not considered serious.
Link to storyJosh Downs player page
Colts | Riley Leonard moving up? Sat Aug 8, 09:42 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard worked as the quarterback for the second-team offense during practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Colts | Josh Downs sitting out Sat Aug 8, 01:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (groin) is not participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: With Alec Pierce still lacking a timeline on when he can play again after having offseason ankle surgery, the Colts wide receiver group is in dire shape right now. The team has been linked to Keenan Allen multiple times. This could be the development that pushes them over the edge to sign the veteran, who has experience with head coach Shane Steichen when both were with the Chargers. |
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Colts | Cam Taylor-Britt suspended one game Fri Aug 7, 03:58 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Cam Taylor-Britt has been suspended for one game for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Link to story Colts | Multiple tight ends worked out Thu Aug 6, 06:26 PM
Free-agent TE Baylor Cupp (Ravens), TE Brandon Frazier (Falcons), TE Heinrich Haarberg (Panthers), TE John Stephens (Cowboys) and TE Jermaine Terry (Giants) recently worked out for the Indianapolis Colts.
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Heinrich Haarberg player page
Colts | Indy adds Pharaoh Brown Thu Aug 6, 05:01 PM
Free-agent TE Pharaoh Brown (Cardinals) signed with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, Aug. 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed TE Sean McKeon (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storySean McKeon player page
Colts | Jonathan Taylor extended Thu Aug 6, 09:09 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension Thursday, Aug. 6. The deal includes $39 million guaranteed and is worth a maximum of $47 million.
| Footballguys view: Taylor is essential to the team's success, and this is a strong sign that the team agrees. He's a first round pick in fantasy leagues, but James Cook is breathing down his neck to be the next running back off of the board after Christian McCaffrey. |
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Colts | Sauce Gardner under the weather Wed Aug 5, 08:52 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (illness) did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, due to an illness.
Link to story Colts | Daniel Jones looking fully recovered Wed Aug 5, 01:48 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) hasn't missed any days of practice thus far and has taken every snap with the first-team offense, per ESPN's Stephen Holder, who adds that Jones has 'put to rest' any uncertainties that may have existed coming into camp regarding his availability after tearing his Achilles last December.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Colts here. If Jones can stay healthy, the Colts are contenders for the AFC South title and could make a deeper-than-some-think postseason run. He's trending to start in Week 1, and Jones is a QB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. Jones currently is going off the board at QB19 (14.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Colts | Jakobie Keeney-James tries out Mon Aug 3, 05:32 PM
Free-agent WR Jakobie Keeney-James (Packers) recently worked out for the Indianapolis Colts.
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Colts | Mekhi Rodgers added by Colts Mon Aug 3, 11:09 AM
Undrafted free-agent CB Mekhi Rodgers (James Madison) signed an undisclosed deal with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Aug. 3. CB Cameron Mitchell (undisclosed) was waived/injured.
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Colts | Two running backs work out Fri Jul 31, 05:46 PM
Free-agent RB Marcus Major (Ravens) and RB Kenny McIntosh (Seahawks) recently worked out for the Indianapolis Colts.
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