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Indianapolis Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard appears as though he already knows his starting quarterback for the 2026 regular season—even if he’s not currently under contract with his club.
Further, that quarterback may not even be ready for next year’s opener, although time will tell.
Of course, that quarterback referenced by Ballard is a familiar face: Daniel Jones, who is currently recovering from a season-ending torn Achilles suffered in Week 14, and is expected to be one of the Colts’ top priorities for retaining this offseason—along with breakout starting wideout Alec Pierce.
Ballard didn’t shy away when reiterating...
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Indianapolis Colts former Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle, DeForest Buckner, who recently had neck surgery, looks like he’s eyeing a return for the 2026 regular season (via his personal Instagram account):
On Thursday, Colts embattled longtime general manager Chris Ballard also indicated in his end-of-season press conference that, “Buck had surgery it was successful. His mindset is that he’s going to play again.”
The 31-year-old veteran defensive tackle was limited to 10 starts this past season because of a lingering neck injury. After Week 9 at the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buckner was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury. However,...
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Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard concluded with his most recent end-of-season press conference around lunchtime, fitting for someone who says they’re hungry to right the ship but whose results suggest otherwise.
Making it a decade’s worth of data points as we enter year ten of the Chris Ballard era, there’s little to no faith and/or optimism remaining with this regime. However, Ballard is heading into the final year of his contract without an extension looming for the first time.
Will he grow reckless with his decision-making and, in turn, set the franchise back on his way...
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I’ll start by saying that it is probably healthier to just forget about last season and move on to how to win next year, but like many of you, I have to view the start of next season in a way that reminds me a lot of last season. The decision to remain status quo with our leadership, makes it difficult to see next year being different. I do not recall other organizations allowing such a long learning curve for the GM and Head Coach.
I, like most of you, went into Sunday evening thinking that the possibility existed of...
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According to NFL.com’s Marc Ross, rather unsurprisingly, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson isn’t projected to receive a 2027 5th-year team option by his current club, being eligible as a member of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft class:
Pick 4. Anthony Richardson
Indianapolis Colts · QB
Exercise the option? No.
Indy took a gamble when selecting Richardson fourth overall, and that gamble hasn’t paid off. He played four games as a rookie before a shoulder injury ended his season. He missed multiple games in 2024 with hip, oblique and back...
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According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts are not expected to make major coaching staff changes, other than adding a new defensive line coach after Charlie Partridge’s departure:
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Significant staff changes are not expected here. The Colts will need to replace defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who is headed to Notre Dame. But any moves by Shane Steichen will be minor unless key coaches find upward mobility elsewhere, which is a possibility. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will interview with Tennessee and New York. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter could get looks as...
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Carlie Irsay-Gordon and her sisters just concluded their first year as owners of the Indianapolis Colts. Overall, they did a good job. Seeing their involvement with the team bodes well for the future. Witnessing Irsay-Gordon swing for the fences by acquiring Sauce Gardner was a welcomed sight because watching an aggressive move not fully come to fruition is much better than always sitting on the sidelines and accepting mediocrity. As the season came to an end, a letter was written expressing disappointment and acknowledging that the franchise’s standard was not met. While appreciated, it is giving a sense of Deja...
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According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants have requested to interview Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for their open head coaching job:
The 59-year-old defensive coordinator just completed his debut season for Indianapolis, but has also been requested to interview for the Tennessee Titans open head coaching vacancy this cycle.
Anarumo was reportedly connected to the Giants opening entering this past weekend.
The Colts defense finished allowing the NFL 21st most points (24.2 avg. ppg), but finished around 14th overall in defensive DVOA. Under Anarumo, it was once a Top 10 defensive unit before...
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