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Analyst Predicts Colts to Land 'Freak Athlete' in NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts have a critical draft lying ahead of them. After an 8-9 season and yet another missed playoff appearance, the patience is beginning to run thin for the Colts.

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5 Senior Bowl Running Backs to Help Colts' Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is a pure weapon out of the backfield and proved it again in 2024 with a second Pro Bowl nomination. However, Taylor can't be the only threat out of the backfield for Indianapolis with quarterback Anthony Richardson entering year three and in need of as much offensive help as possible.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 30

PFF Ties Colts to All-Pro Defender in Free Agency

The Senior Bowl dominates the NFL this week, but free agency won't be far off. For the Indianapolis Colts , it's paramount to add some outside talent to help Shane Steichen's offense and Lou Anarumo's defense.

Indianapolis Colts News / Stampede Blue / January 30

Three potential Colts’ salary cap casualties headed into critical 2025 offseason

The Colts could have some difficult decisions to make as it comes to three veterans coming off disappointing years for their own reasons respectively. The Indianapolis Colts are currently sitting with a projected $28.4M of team salary cap space headed into the 2025 offseason (via OverTheCap).

Zaire Franklin News / Stampede Blue / January 29

CBS Sports lists surprising choice as Colts’ ‘Most Valuable Player’ for 2024 season

Colts captain and first-time All-Pro Zaire Franklin certainly had a breakout season in some regards during 2024, but in turn, some moments he’d also admittedly like to have back.

Talanoa Hufanga News / Stampede Blue / January 29

PFF lists Colts as ‘potential landing spot’ for 49ers free agent safety Talanoa Hufanga

Could the Colts target a former All-Pro safety to get more dynamic playmaking from the backend of their secondary? According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Former Polarizing Colts Player Gets Critical of Franchise

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the most storied special teams units out of all NFL teams. Kickers like record-holder Adam Vinatieri and punters like ESPN personality Pat McAfee top the list of memorable special teams players, but one name often goes overlooked.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Colts Free Agent Expected to Get 'Serious Interest'

The Indianapolis Colts have a few free agents of note hitting the open market this offseason on both sides of the ball. The defense will have its fair share of players up for grabs, such as safety Julian Blackmon and linebacker E.J.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Draft Expert Predicts Colts Take National Champion Receiver

The Indianapolis Colts hold the 14th overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft after barely missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Colts have been heavily linked to tight ends and safeties, but a few mock drafts are eyeing other options for Indy.

Chuck Pagano News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 29

Former Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano Returning to NFL

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Baltimore Ravens staff as a senior defensive secondary coach.

Indianapolis Colts News / ESPN / January 29

How Lou Anarumo plans to shake up the Colts' defense

The former Bengals DC promises the Colts won't be as predictable in coverage: "You have to be flexible."

Chuck Pagano News / CBSSports.com / January 28

Ravens hire former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano as senior secondary coach

Pagano was on John Harbaugh's first Ravens staff in 2008 and stayed with Baltimore until he was hired by the Colts

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / January 30

Former Colts kicker thinks he knows why team has not honored him

Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt feels he belongs in the team's Ring of Honor for the career he had with the team.

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Josh Downs News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts' Biggest 'Unsung Hero' From 2024 NFL Season Revealed

The Indianapolis Colts didn't have the most polished unit on either side of the ball throughout the 2024 season. The offense had its fair share of lapses in the wake of Anthony Richardson's second-year development, and the defense ranked in the bottom half of the league within most metrics.

Julian Blackmon News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts' Internal Free Agent Profiles: Julian Blackmon

The Indianapolis Colts selected Julian Blackmon in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He burst on to the scene as a rookie, logging two interceptions and six pass deflections in his debut season under then-defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / January 28

Colts Predicted to Add Significant Weapon in NFL Draft

The Indianapolis Colts have a few holes on their radar to patch heading into this offseason's draft after an 8-9 finish on the 2024 year. Whether that comes from the offensive or defensive side of the football, this team has an abundance of options to select from in an unpredictable class of incoming prospects.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

The Top Needs for the Colts in 2025

As the NFL offseason is quickly approaching, the Indianapolis Colts will have to try and bolster their roster. For teams who are looking to improve, the best way to do so is by bringing players in.

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / January 26

Tom Brady to Nick Foles during NFC Championship: ‘I don’t hate you, I’m just jealous of you’

The Tom Brady–Nick Foles saga awoke after being dormant for seven years following Super Bowl LII, won by Foles’ Eagles. Brady and Foles did not shake hands after Philadelphia defeated New England 41-33 in Minneapolis.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / January 26

The Colts are bringing a familiar face back to the team to join their coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season

The Indianapolis Colts made their first big offseason hire, hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator. And now, they've begun filling Anarumo's defensive staff with a coach from his and the Colts' past. The Colts are hiring James Bettcher as their new linebackers coach.

James Bettcher News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 26

Colts Adding James Bettcher To Defensive Coaching Staff

According to Tom Pelissero, the Colts will hire former Bengals LB coach James Bettcher to the same role on their staff. Bettcher has worked for new Colts

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

2 best players Colts must trade for in 2025 NFL offseason

Despite missing the playoffs by just a few games, the Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 campaign could not have gone much worse. General manager Chris Ballard has already admitted that he is eyeing major changes to the Colts’ current roster during the 2025 NFL offseason, whether via trade or free agency.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Will 2025 Be the Last Season for This Colts Trio?

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen are returning next season. Quarterback Anthony Richardson is expected to stick around as well.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / January 21

Colts hire Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts announced the hiring of Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday. Anarumo, 58, held the same post the past six seasons in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Colts make a decision on their next defensive coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts made a major hire Monday by landing one of the most hotly-pursued defensive coordinator candidates.

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Anthony Richardson News / Yardbarker / January 20

Are Colts worried about Anthony Richardson's latest injury issue?

Injuries have been a recurring issue for Richardson throughout his young career. Are the Colts concerned about his latest ailment?

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Colts GM Chris Ballard Expresses Concern With Anthony Richardson’s Availability

Through his first two seasons in the league, Colts QB Anthony Richardson has suited up just 15 times and missed their loss to the Giants in Week 17 which eliminated them from postseason contention.