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Colts | Micheal Clemons under contract Thu Mar 12, 03:59 PM
Free-agent DE Micheal Clemons (Jets) officially signed with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, March 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Arden Key signing official Thu Mar 12, 03:50 PM
Free-agent DE Arden Key (Titans) officially signed with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, March 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Colts | Derrick Nnadi signs with IND Wed Mar 11, 07:48 PM
Free-agent DT Derrick Nnadi (Chiefs) has reportedly agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts, per a source on Wednesday, March 11. Financial terms and contract length were not immediately disclosed.
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Colts | Indy officially adds Colby Wooden Wed Mar 11, 06:04 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Colby Wooden was officially acquired by the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 11, in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin.
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Colts | Michael Clemons agrees to join Indianapolis Wed Mar 11, 01:30 PM
Impending free-agent DL Michael Clemons (Jets) reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year, $17.5 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, March 11.
Link to story Colts | More on Daniel Jones deal Wed Mar 11, 11:40 AM
Updating an earlier report, Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones will have $50 million in base salary in 2026, which is $12.2 million more than the transition tag, with a chance to earn $6 million more in incentives. His base pay is $38 million in 2027 with a chance earn another $6 million in incentives. As part of the incentives, Jones gets $100,000 per win, if he plays at least 50% of the offensive snaps in the game, over the next two years.
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Colts | Daniel Jones agrees to two-year deal Wed Mar 11, 11:30 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million deal with the Colts Wednesday, March 11. The deal has a max value of $100 million.
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Colts | Daniel Jones could be near extension Wed Mar 11, 09:13 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones has made significant progress on a two-year extension that would replace the transition tag Wednesday, March 11.
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Colts | Indianapolis ships Michael Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh Mon Mar 9, 11:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. was reportedly traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, March 9, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. In a follow-up post, Pelissero reports the deal is a late-round pick swap between the Colts and Steelers with Pittman going to Pittsburgh. Pittman also has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract worth $59 million with the Steelers.
Link to story Colts | Indy adding Arden Key Mon Mar 9, 03:18 PM
Impending free-agent LB Arden Key (Titans) agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, March 9, worth as much as $20 million, according to a source. The deal will include $11 million in guaranteed money.
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Colts | Alec Pierce inks four-year deal with IND Mon Mar 9, 12:18 PM
Impending free-agent WR Alec Pierce (Colts) and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $114 million, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Monday, March 9.
Link to story Colts | Blake Grupe headed back to Indy in 2026 Sun Mar 8, 04:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $1.4 million for the 2026 season, his agent said Sunday, March 8. Grupe, who was set to become a free agent, was 11-of-11 on field goals after signing in December.
Link to story Colts | Samson Ebukam completely healthy Sun Mar 8, 09:50 AM
Impending free-agent DL Samson Ebukam (Colts) is considered fully healthy as he enters free agency, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He missed the entire 2024 season due to a torn Achilles and dealt with occasional knee injuries in 2025.
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Colts | Alec Pierce with multiple FA suitors? Thu Mar 5, 06:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free agent WR Alec Pierce reportedly has multiple teams vying to make him a big offer in free agency, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots, in the opinion of Tony Pauline of EssentiallySports.com on Thursday, March 5.
Link to story Colts | Big money for Alec Pierce? Wed Mar 4, 08:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent WR Alec Pierce could break Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley's record for the largest contract ever signed by a free-agent receiver, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Link to story Colts | Alec Pierce will use free agency to explore options Wed Mar 4, 02:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce says he has 'earned the right to explore free agency.' He was not franchise tagged by the team ahead of the deadline on Tuesday, March 4.
Link to story Colts | Indianapolis uses transition tag on Daniel Jones Tue Mar 3, 03:04 PM
The Indianapolis Colts placed the transition tag on QB Daniel Jones on Tuesday, March 3. The tag will pay Jones $37.8 million and allow for the Colts to match any deal he agrees to with another team.
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Colts | Daniel Jones '50/50' to be tagged by deadline Mon Mar 2, 01:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones may get franchise tagged by the deadline by the Colts, but that deal happening is '50/50', according to Adam Schefter on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, March 2.
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Colts | Daniel Jones has good chance to be tagged Sun Mar 1, 11:35 AM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent QB Daniel Jones could have the franchise tag or transition tag placed on him if the team is unable to finalize a contract extension before the deadline Tuesday, March 3. Jones would receive $43.9 million on the franchise tag and $37.8 million on the transition tag but in the latter scenario, Indianapolis would receive no compensation if Jones signs an offer sheet with a different team and the Colts decline to match.
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Colts | Alec Pierce staying put Sun Mar 1, 11:23 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce has been informed that he will remain with the organization for the 2026 season, either through a long-term deal, a franchise tag or a transition tag.
Link to story Colts | Team gives Anthony Richardson permission to seek trade Thu Feb 26, 01:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson has been given permission by the team to explore a trade.
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Colts | Daniel Jones negotiating multi-year deal Mon Feb 23, 10:31 AM
Free-agent QB Daniel Jones (Colts) has been in discussions with the Indianapolis Colts on a multi-year deal.
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Colts | IND may be interested in Jeremy Fowler Sat Feb 21, 09:33 AM
Free-agent LB Logan Wilson (Cowboys) could be pursued by the Indianapolis Colts this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Wilson had played for defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals from 2020 to 2024.
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Colts | Markus Bailey worked out Fri Feb 20, 07:49 PM
Free-agent LB Markus Bailey (Cardinals) recently worked out for the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source.
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Colts | Daniel Jones could be franchise tagged Tue Feb 17, 01:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones could have the franchise tag placed on him while the team works on an extension.
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Colts | Indy likely to pursue Trey Hendrickson Fri Feb 13, 09:21 PM
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent DE Trey Hendrickson could be aggressively pursued by the Indianapolis Colts, even if Hendrickson is given the franchise tag, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
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Colts | Daniel Jones the top priority? Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is the team's top priority in free agency, followed by WR Alec Pierce, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Jones returning to the Colts is almost a foregone conclusion. Any other team that wants to make a run for him will have to give him a starting quarterback salary and only the Colts are sure they can get production and leadership that is worth that. Colts fantasy options will probably get a small bump in value when this deal gets done, and another if Jones ends up on track to start Week 1. |
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Colts | Indy expected to offer Daniel Jones extension Sun Feb 8, 12:58 PM
The Indianapolis Colts plan to open talks with QB Daniel Jones on a multi-year contract extension this offseason, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. However, if they cannot work out a long-term deal, the team may consider using the franchise tag on him.
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Colts | Alec Pierce in rare company Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce became the first player to average 20-plus yards per reception (minimum 35 catches) in back-to-back seasons since Flipper Anderson in 1989-90.
| Footballguys view: That's an amazing feat considering guys like DeSean Jackson (and many others) were dangerous deep threats for years. Pierce is set to hit free agency if the Colts don't franchise tag him. The deadline to tag players is February 17th, and free agency then begins March 11th. We'll know more about Pierce's future in the coming weeks. If on the open market, Pierce could be one of the top receivers available. |
Colts | Alec Pierce productive in second half of year Fri Feb 6, 07:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce caught all six of his touchdowns during the second half of the 2025 regular season. He also recorded 617 of his 1,003 receiving yards during that span.
| Footballguys view: Pierce is one of the best wide receivers who could be available in free agency this offseason. We'll see if the Colts decide to franchise tag him, and the deadline to do that is on Feb. 17. Pierce takes the top off the defense, and that's why he's averaged over 20 yards per catch each of the last two seasons. |
Colts | Confident Daniel Jones will be retained Wed Feb 4, 09:57 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) might be ready for the season, and the team is confident it will be able to retain him for 2026.
| Footballguys view: Jones suffered a torn Achilles in Week 14's loss to the Jaguars, so his availability for Week 1 is in question. Signing an effective veteran quarterback coming off this major injury is something the Colts should do. Jones had the Colts looking like one of the best teams in the league early in the 2025 season. |
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Colts | Three edge rushers slated for free agency Tue Feb 3, 11:51 PM
Indianapolis Colts DLs Samson Ebukam, Tyquan Lewis and Kwity Paye are each slated to be free agents. The pass rush struggled in 2025, especially down the stretch, and it is believed that general manager Chris Ballard would like to add speed on the edge this offseason.
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Colts | Alec Pierce make big plays in 2025 Sun Jan 25, 05:15 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce ranked second in the NFL with 21.3 yards per reception during the 2025 regular season.
| Footballguys view: Pierce will be a coveted free agent because of his ability to stretch the field and make plays on 50-50 balls. The Colts might have trouble signing him while still carrying Michael Pittman Jr's $22 million 2026 salary. Josh Downs could have a larger role next season no matter how the Colts approach this decision. |
Colts | Jonathan Taylor cooled off in final weeks Fri Jan 23, 10:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor scored 17 total touchdowns and averaged 6.0 yards per carry over the first 10 games of 2025, and he scored three total touchdowns and averaged 3.3 yards per carry over his final seven contests.
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor productive after contact Mon Jan 19, 02:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor recorded a league-leading 787 rushing yards after contact this season.
| Footballguys view: Taylor also led the NFL in total touchdowns during the 2025 NFL season with 20 (18 rushing). Beyond that, his 1,595 rushing yards were the second-most in football. Taylor also ranked ninth in yards per rush attempt, and he tied for third in rushes of at least 10 yards. All of that production came without Taylor producing a 100-yard rushing performance during the second half of the season. Big picture, Taylor, who finished 2025 as RB4, with 21.3 points per game, has now rushed for over 1,400 yards in each of the last two seasons. |
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Colts | Rookie wall for Tyler Warren? Thu Jan 8, 05:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren averaged 57.6 receiving yards per game through Week 9 of the 2025 season compared to 37.4 yards from Week 10 onward.
| Footballguys view: Warren's numbers did go down, but how much was the 'rookie wall' and how much was Daniel Jones going down in Week 14? He's a fantastic player who defenses had to gameplan for, so we're not worried about Warren taking off in 2026. Who is throwing him passes will be a different story. |
Colts | Indy signs Joseph Vaughn to future contract Wed Jan 7, 12:06 AM
Free-agent LB Joseph Vaughn signed a reserve/futures contract with the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Link to story 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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