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Undrafted free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss), WR Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian), WR Coleman Owen (Ohio) and WR Landon Parker (Troy) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss), WR Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian), WR Coleman Owen (Ohio) and WR Landon Parker (Troy) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyThe first round of the draft unfolded ideally for the Colts, who had TE Tyler Warren fall into their lap at No. 14 overall. Warren excelled at Penn State, playing a variety of roles on the team's offense. On Sunday, Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen called Warren "a guy who can do it all."
Footballguys view: The Colts envision Warren as someone they can move all over the formation. "If he's in-line, he can block," Steichen said. "Like I said, he can do it all. You can split him out wide. They threw him middle screens, you know? Just get the ball in his hands however you can." Steichen added that Warren's presence will have a "huge" impact on the quarterback -- no small matter with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones battling for the starting job. In 2024 at Penn State, Warren caught 104 passes for 1,233 yards with eight touchdowns and rushed 26 times for 218 yards with four TDs. Warren has been going as TE7 in pre-NFL Draft best balls. That seems optimistic, but we'll watch to see if Steichen can dial up the usage to meet his expectations. |
Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen believes rookie RB DJ Giddens (and his ability to catch out of the backfield) makes him a 'good get' for the team in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Footballguys view: Giddens was a nice sleeper in this deep class of running backs. He's a slashing runner with the ability to catch the ball cleanly out of the backfield. Entering his rookie year, Giddens is behind starting RB Jonathan Taylor and veterans Khalil Herbert and Tyler Goodson. We'll see how he looks in training camp and the preseason, but we are going to show him love in deep dynasty formats. |
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Undrafted free-agent WR Tyler Kahmann (Emporia State) will sign an undisclosed contract with the Indianapolis Colts, a source said on Saturday, April 26.
Link to storyNotre Dame QB Riley Leonard was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 189th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyKansas State RB DJ Giddens was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 151st overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State DE JT Tuimoloau was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 45th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren was 'targeted' by the team for months leading up to the draft, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder, who says that with his skills as both a blocker and pass catcher, Warren will 'rarely leave the field' as a rookie.
Footballguys view: Many thought Warren would be long gone by the time the Colts picked at no.14 overall. He was on the board, and the Colts seemingly rushed to turn the card in that selected the Penn State product. Warren has a "TE" next to his name, but he's really an offensive weapon who can be used all over the field. He should immediately contribute and become a favorite target of QB Anthony Richardson. |
Penn State TE Tyler Warren was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 14th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (back) opted against back surgery this offseason and told reporters on Tuesday, April 22, that he was cleared to play and practice in March.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he believes there is a good chance that both QB Anthony Richardson and QB Daniel Jones will see playing time in 2025.
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Indianapolis Colts LB Jaylon Carlies (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery earlier in the offseason but is expected to be cleared in time for training camp, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, free-agent TE Mo Alie-Cox (Colts) signed a one-year contract worth $2.2 million to return to the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, April 11.
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Free-agent TE Mo Alie-Cox (Colts) signed a one-year contract to return to the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, April 11.
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Ohio State OT Josh Simmons is visiting with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, April 10.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts PK Matt Gay was released on Thursday, April 10.
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Texas QB Quinn Ewers is visiting the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, April 9.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith recently revealed that he struggled with religious scrupulosity - a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder - last season. Smith eventually checked into a mental health facility in Colorado and also used the drug Ibogaine in Mexico - the latter of which has seemingly helped Smith immensely.'I was physically present, but I was nowhere to be found. I did not care about playing football. I didn't care about hanging out with my family, with my wife, with my newborn son,' Smith told the Indianapolis Star.
Link to storyEast Carolina CB Shavon Revel Jr. is scheduled for upcoming '30' visits with the Dallas Cowboys (April 3-4), Buffalo Bills (April 7-8), Indianapolis Colts (April 8-9), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (April 12-13) and Seattle Seahawks (April 14-15).
Link to storyFree-agent OG Mark Glowinski (Colts) appears unlikely to re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, in the opinion of ColtsWire's Paul Bretl.
Link to storyFree-agent S Julian Blackmon (Colts) is not expected to re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, in the opinion of ColtsWire's Paul Bretl.
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Texas A&M DB B.J. Mayes is reportedly scheduled to take a '30' visit with the Indianapolis Colts in the near future, according to a source.
Link to storyTexas DT Alfred Collins is expected to have an official visit with the Indianapolis Colts before the 2025 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent CB David Long (Colts) is re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Monday, March 17. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Free-agent CB Corey Ballentine (Packers) signed an undisclosed contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, March 14.
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Free-agent PK Spencer Shrader (Chiefs) signed an undisclosed contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, March 13.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts CB Charvarius Ward is expected to travel with the opponent's best receiver this season, according to defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
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Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith agreed to a contract restructure that lowered his salary-cap hit from $19.75 million to $10.4 million, according to sources Thursday, March 13.
Link to storyFree-agent DT Neville Gallimore (Rams) reached an agreement with the Indianapolis Colts on a one-year deal Wednesday, March 12, according to a source.
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Free-agent QB Daniel Jones (Vikings) officially agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 12.
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Free-agent CB Charvarius Ward (49ers) officially agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 12.
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Free-agent S Camryn Bynum (Vikings) officially agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 12.
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Impending free-agent OG Danny Pinter (Colts) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $1.667 million - including a $167,500 signing bonus and $750,000 guaranteed - with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, March 11.
Link to storyImpending free-agent CB Charvarius Ward (49ers) reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth $54 million - and a maximum of $60 million - on Monday, March 10.
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Impending free-agent C Wesley French (Colts) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract to return to the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, March 11.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will not ask for a trade even though the team is adding QB Daniel Jones to compete with him, according to his agent.
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Free-agent QB Daniel Jones (Vikings) agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, March 11. The deal can be worth $17.7 million and includes $13.15 million fully guaranteed.
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Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with the Colts Monday, March 10, worth as much as $8.5 million, according to a source.
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Impending free-agent CB Charvarius Ward (49ers) agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, March 10, worth as much as $60 million. The deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money.
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Free-agent S Camryn Bynum (Vikings) agreed to a four-year deal worth $60 million with the Indianapolis Colts, according to sources Monday, March 10.
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Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent OG Will Fries said he is interested in re-signing with the Colts.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts DT Raekwon Davis was released Thursday, March 6.
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Indianapolis Colts C Ryan Coll was waived Wednesday, March 5.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts impending free-agent OT Dayo Odeyingbo may receive a bigger contract than most people expect during free agency, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
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The Indianapolis Colts reportedly have Minnesota Vikings QB Daniel Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields, Dallas Cowboys QB Trey Lance and New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett on their radar as they search for veteran quarterback options to compete with QB Anthony Richardson for the team's starting quarterback job in 2025.
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Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson plans to work out with Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen at some point this offseason, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
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Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent C Ryan Kelly is expected to talk with the Colts next week to discuss his future with the team, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will indeed face an open competition for the starting job after previous speculation, general manager Chris Ballard confirmed Tuesday, Feb. 25. The Colts will bring in a player to challenge him, likely in free agency, according to The Athletic's Zak Keefer.
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The Indianapolis Colts officially announced that defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, senior assistant/defensive line coach Matt Raich, assistant linebackers coach Cato June, defensive quality control coach Brent Jackson, defensive assistant Brent Stockstill and Tony Dungy Diversity Coaching Fellows Diego Ortiz and Kalon Humphries will be retained for the 2025 season by new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
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