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Colts | Coach hopes Daniel Jones returns Tue Jan 6, 01:00 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones is a player head coach Shane Steichen hopes returns to the team next season, and Steichen said he believes Jones wants to re-sign with the team.
| Footballguys view: The obvious potential complication here is the torn Achilles' Jones sustained on Dec. 7, which ended his season. But Jones on Monday -- less than a month out from the injury and ensuing surgery -- expressed optimism in his recovery timeline. Jones finished his season having completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,101 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions as Jones and Steichen forged the sort of quarterback-playcaller mind-meld that teams across the NFL constantly seek but don't always find. We'll be watching this situation closely in coming weeks. |
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Colts | Five players signed future contracts Mon Jan 5, 03:00 PM
Free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Colts), QB Seth Henigan (Colts), TE Sean McKeon (Colts), WR Coleman Owen (Colts) and WR Eli Pancol (Colts) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Jan. 5. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Colts | Austin Ajiake receives extension Mon Jan 5, 02:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Austin Ajiake signed a one-year contract extension with the Colts Monday, Jan. 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard Will Be Retained Mon Jan 5, 02:32 AM
The Indianapolis Colts lost their final seven games to complete a historic collapse after an 8-2 start. But the team's ownership has decided not to make significant changes, with the Colts announcing less than three hours after a season-ending loss to the Houston Texans that general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen will return for the 2026 season.
| Footballguys view: There had been speculation about the pair's futures given the Colts' recent track record, with the team having not won the AFC South since 2014 and missing the playoffs for five straight seasons. But organizationally, the Colts are moving forward steadfastly with a firm plan. The intent is to retain injured quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones will be a free agent in March but is expected to be re-signed. Ownership, led by CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon, has endorsed the plan in recent weeks. Irsay-Gordon will address reporters Monday, according to the Colts. |
Colts | Zaire Franklin makes 12 stops against Texans Sun Jan 4, 06:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin posted 12 tackles - seven solo - in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans.
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Colts | Tyler Warren snags five balls in finale Sun Jan 4, 06:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren caught five of eight targets for 26 yards in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Warren's fantasy value tailed off after Daniel Jones went down, just like the rest of the Colts offense. We will await seeing the Colts plans at quarterback this offseason before taking a stand on whether Warren's 2026 season will more resemble the first half or the second half of his rookie season. |
Colts | Josh Downs' 61 yards second-most this season Sun Jan 4, 06:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs caught four of four targets for 61 yards in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans.
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor shut down in finale Sun Jan 4, 06:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor ran for 26 yards on 14 carries in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans. He had two catches for 13 yards.
| Footballguys view: Taylor didn't even make up the 47 yards he was behind James Cook for the NFL rushing title coming into this game. He looked like a possible fantasy MVP until Daniel Jones went down. He should be a late first round or early second round pick in 2026 fantasy drafts. |
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Colts | Riley Leonard accounts for three touchdowns Sun Jan 4, 06:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 for 270 yards and two touchdowns against one interception in a Week 18 loss to the Houston Texans. He ran three times for 21 yards and a score.
| Footballguys view: Leonard played well enough to keep the Colts in this game until the end, although part of it came after the Texans pulled some starters, including CJ Stroud. The Colts should consider him a strong candidate to back up whomever they sign in free agency, which could be Daniel Jones, allowing Leonard to run the first team offense for most of the offseason, if not camp. Leonard is getting on the superflex dynasty radar with this performance and the Colts instability at quarterback. |
Colts | Alec Pierce ejected after contract with ref Sun Jan 4, 03:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce was ejected after making contact with an official in the second half of the Week 18 game against the Houston Texans. He finished with four receptions for 132 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets before departing.
| Footballguys view: Pierce has had big games with all three Colts quarterbacks, driving up his price in the upcoming free agent market. He also went over 1000 yards for the season in this game. If Pierce is allowed to leave in free agency, it would leave a big hole in the Colts downfield passing game after they also dealt Adonai Mitchell to the Jets in the Sauce Gardner trade. |
Colts | Cameron Mitchell injured Sun Jan 4, 02:15 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Cameron Mitchell (calf) suffered a calf injury during the Week 18 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Colts | Week 18 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Jan 4, 11:33 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared QB Philip Rivers, S Reuben Lowery III, DL Eric Johnson, TE Will Mallory, DB George Odum and CB Sauce Gardner inactive for Week 18.
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Colts | Indianapolis elevates two from practice squad Sat Jan 3, 12:05 PM
The Indianapolis Colts elevated QB Seth Henigan and TE Sean McKeon from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 3, for Week 18's game against the Houston Texans.
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Colts | Week 18 injury report for Colts Fri Jan 2, 05:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) and TE Will Mallory (lung) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 18. QB Anthony Richardson (eye) and S Daniel Scott (knee) fully participated in practice but have been ruled out. CB Mekhi Blackmon (back), C Tanor Bortolini (concussion), LB Zaire Franklin (illness), CB Jaylon Jones (illness), C Danny Pinter (rib), OT Bernhard Raimann (elbow), OG Dalton Tucker (shoulder) and LB JT Tuimoloau (oblique) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Indianapolis Wed Dec 31, 02:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory (lung), CB Sauce Gardner (calf), G Dalton Tucker (shoulder), and CB Jaylon Jones (illness) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 31. DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) was limited in practice on Wednesday. CB Mekhi Blackmon (back), C Tanor Bortolini (concussion), C Danny Pinter (rib), OT Bernhard Raimann (elbow), QB Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye), and S Daniel Scott (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday.
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Colts | Anthony Richardson not expected back Wed Dec 31, 01:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (eye) continues to recover from an orbital fracture and an injury to his right eye. He returned to practice in recent weeks, but he remains on the Reserve/Injured list. He is not expected to be activated prior to the Week 18 game against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: The future is unknown with the former first-round pick. He's got physical talent, but that's not rare in this league. Richardson needs to stay healthy and prove to himself (and the league) that he can be a franchise quarterback. He's under contract through 2026. |
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Colts | Seth Henigan could be roster option Tue Dec 30, 11:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Seth Henigan, signed to the practice squad Monday, Dec. 29, could be added to the active roster for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Houston Texans, but likely only in an emergency role, if at all.
Link to story Colts | Riley Leonard to start finale Tue Dec 30, 10:01 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard will start in Week 18 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: The move to Leonard ends Philip Rivers' run as a starter after coming out of a five-year retirement. Coach Shane Steichen, one of Rivers' closest friends, coaxed Rivers out of retirement because of his intimate knowledge of the offense and leadership capacity. But with the Colts eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, the team had to weigh whether it made sense to continue starting the 44-year-old Rivers. Asked about the prospect of Leonard starting on Sunday, Steichen said, "It will be good for his development." It will be less good for the fantasy outcomes of his supporting cast this week. |
Colts | Seth Henigan joins practice squad Mon Dec 29, 01:10 PM
Free-agent QB Seth Henigan (Jaguars) was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad Monday, Dec. 29.
Link to story Colts | Germaine Pratt records INT in Week 17 Sun Dec 28, 09:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Germaine Pratt had seven total stops with five solo tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Alec Pierce blanked despite five targets Sun Dec 28, 08:56 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce had no offensive statistics despite five targets in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to story Colts | Ameer Abdullah has just one catch Sun Dec 28, 08:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Ameer Abdullah didn't have a carry in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he did have a catch for four yards on his lone target.
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Colts | Michael Pittman Jr. slowed by injury Sun Dec 28, 08:47 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (calf) left the Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he was able to return and finish up the game.
| Footballguys view: Pittman's fantasy value has taken a dive since Philip Rivers took over. He returned and finished the day with two catches for 16 yards. His value in 2026 drafts is to be determined as the Colts go into the offseason with a huge question mark at quarterback. |
Colts | Will Mallory has single reception Sun Dec 28, 08:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory had a single 16-yard reception on his lone target against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. It was a highlight-reel catch, too, as he was hit in the ribs, while falling down, popping the ball into the air. He ended up tracking the ball and hauling it in with one hand while on the ground.
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Colts | TD reception for Mo Alie-Cox Sun Dec 28, 08:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox had three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Josh Downs totals pair of receptions Sun Dec 28, 08:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs went for two receptions and 34 yards on five targets in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while adding a punt return for no yardage.
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Colts | Tyler Warren absorbs all five targets Sun Dec 28, 08:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren registered five receptions for 43 yards on five targets in the Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to story Colts | Jonathan Taylor runs for 70 yards, TD Sun Dec 28, 08:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor rushed 21 times for 70 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he racked up three receptions for 14 yards on six targets.
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Colts | Philip Rivers throws for 147 yards, TD Sun Dec 28, 08:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers completed 17-of-30 passes for 147 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Kenny Moore II hits double digits Sun Dec 28, 08:15 PM
Indianapolis Colts DB Kenny Moore II totaled 10 stops, including eight of the solo variety, with two tackles for loss in the Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Colts | Nick Cross in on nine solo tackles Sun Dec 28, 08:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts S Nick Cross finished with game highs with 12 total stops and nine solo tackles, one tackle for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Link to story Colts | Sauce Gardner out of game Sun Dec 28, 03:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) suffered a calf injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Colts | Riley Leonard likely to start in Week 18 Sun Dec 28, 11:52 AM
The Indianapolis Colts are likely to start QB Riley Leonard in Week 18's game versus the Houston Texans, after the team was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention Saturday, Dec. 27, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Jonathan Taylor is battling with James Cook to win the NFL rushing title, so he may get a lot of run next week, but the Colts chances of beating the Texans with the AFC South champion still undecided will go down with Leonard in at quarterback. |
Colts | Week 17 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Dec 28, 11:33 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared OG Dalton Tucker, C Tanor Bortolini, RB Tyler Goodson, DE JT Tuimoloau, S Reuben Lowery III and DB George Odum inactive for Week 17.
Link to story Colts | Sauce Gardner expected to return to action Sun Dec 28, 09:09 AM
Indianapolis Colts CB Sauce Gardner (calf) is expected to play in Week 17's game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Shane Steichen. If Gardner is active, this would mark his first game action since Week 13, when he sustained a strained calf against the Houston Texans. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging one limited practice session and one full session during the week.
Link to story Colts | Dalton Tucker will not be available Sat Dec 27, 02:42 PM
Indianapolis Colts OG Dalton Tucker (shoulder) has been ruled out of the Week 17 game.
Link to story Colts | Indy makes multiple roster moves Sat Dec 27, 12:12 PM
The Indianapolis Colts activated WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring) from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 27. The team also signed DT Chris Wormley to the 53-man roster from their practice squad and elevated C Jimmy Morrissey and OG Josh Sills to the active roster.
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Colts | Indianapolis places two on injured reserve Sat Dec 27, 12:01 PM
The Indianapolis Colts placed WR Anthony Gould (foot) and TE Drew Ogletree (neck) on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 27.
Link to story Colts | Season over for DeForest Buckner Fri Dec 26, 08:15 PM
Indianapolis Colts DL DeForest Buckner (neck) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 26, and he will undergo surgery.
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Colts | Week 17 injury report for Indianapolis Fri Dec 26, 04:08 PM
Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion), DL DeForest Buckner (neck), WR Anthony Gould (foot), TE Drew Ogletree (neck), S Daniel Scott (knee), and DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. QB Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) was limited in practice all week and has been ruled out. LB Buddy Johnson (illness) did not practice on Friday, Dec. 26, and has been listed as questionable. G Dalton Tucker (shoulder) was limited in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring), CB Sauce Gardner (calf), RB Tyler Goodson (ankle), and OT Bernhard Raimann (elbow) practiced in full on Friday and are listed as questionable. CB Jaylon Jones( knee) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appears on the injury report.
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Colts | Thursday practice report for Indianapolis Thu Dec 25, 03:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion), DT DeForest Buckner (neck), RB Tyler Goodson (ankle), WR Anthony Gould (foot), LB Buddy Johnson (illness), TE Drew Ogletree (neck), and DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) did not practice on Thursday, Dec. 25. CB Sauce Gardner (calf), QB Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye), and G Dalton Tucker (shoulder) were limited in practice on Thursday. WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring), CB Jaylon Jones (knee), LT Bernhard Raimann (elbow), and S Daniel Scott (knee) practiced in full on Thursday.
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Colts | Wednesday practice report for Indianapolis Wed Dec 24, 02:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts C Tanor Bortolini (concussion), DL DeForest Buckner (neck), CB Sauce Gardner (calf), RB Tyler Goodson (ankle), WR Anthony Gould (foot), TE Drew Ogletree (neck), G Dalton Tucker (shoulder), and DE JT Tuimoloau (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday, Dec. 24. OT Bernhard Raimann (elbow) and QB Anthony Richardson (eye) were limited in practice on Wednesday. WR Ashton Dulin (hamstring), CB Jaylon Jones (knee), and S Daniel Scott (knee) practiced in full.
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Colts | Anthony Richardson will not be activated yet Wed Dec 24, 01:34 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (eye) will not be activated off injured reserve ahead of Week 17.
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Colts | Camryn Bynum makes an impact Tue Dec 23, 02:33 AM
Indianapolis Colts CB Camryn Bynum posted a team-high seven tackles (five solo) and an interception versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
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Colts | Tyler Warren held to 30 yards in Week 16 Tue Dec 23, 02:11 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren had three receptions (on nine targets) for 30 yards versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16.
Link to story Colts | Josh Downs targeted nine times Tue Dec 23, 01:57 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs had five catches for 65 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Downs was targeted a game-high nine times.
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Colts | Big night for Alec Pierce Tue Dec 23, 01:45 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce tallied four receptions, 86 yards, and two touchdowns in a Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
| Footballguys view: Pierce's value is now at an all-time high, and with him set to hit free agency this offseason, the Colts will likely have competition to retain him. As A to Z Sports' Destin Adam suggested, Pierce has positioned himself well with the most receiving yards of his career (871) and four touchdowns. He'll also be somebody fantasy investors have great interest in next summer, regardless of landing spot. |
Colts | Four receptions for Michael Pittman Tue Dec 23, 01:31 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. caught four of his five targeted passes for 32 yards in a Week 16 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Link to story Colts | Jonathan Taylor finds little room to operate Tue Dec 23, 01:15 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor carried the ball 16 times for 46 yards and a touchdown versus the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. Taylor also caught three passes for 33 yards.
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Colts | Philip Rivers turns back the clock on MNF Tue Dec 23, 12:59 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers completed 23 of 35 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. With the game out of hand late, Rivers was replaced by QB Riley Leonard on the final drive.
| Footballguys view: After Rivers played it close to the vest against Seattle in Week 14 -- in his first game in five years -- he opened things up in a significant way Monday night, pushing the ball farther downfield after averaging just 4.4 yards per attempt in his previous game. Unfortunately, the Colts' defense had its most miserable performance of the season. After starting 2025 at 8-2 and in the conversation among title contenders, Indianapolis has now lost five straight and seems destined to miss the playoffs again. But they're not eliminated yet, so expect Rivers to make another start. |
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