Indianapolis, IN — Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen revealed to local media this morning that defenders Charvarius Ward and Jaylon Carlies have both been designated to return from injured reserve, opening their 21-day practice window. They can be activated at any time over the next three weeks.

Lou Anarumo’s defense will potentially add a huge boost to its already strong defensive backfield if Charvarius Ward can go this Sunday. He’ll need all the help he can get with another highly anticipated matchup against the Chiefs’ offense led by Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid.

Ward, [who suffered his IR-worthy concussion...

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, a number of Indianapolis Colts assistant coaches have been named among his ‘top young head coaching candidates to know’—which included (with their ages denoted thereafter): offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter (41), tight ends coach Tom Manning (42), offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. (39), and quarterbacks coach Cam Turner (38).

In particular, Cooter was highlighted among these young Colts assistant coaches with a key blurb from Pelissero:

Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter, 41: A one-time backup quarterback at Tennessee, Cooter was just 31 when he took over as the Lions’ play-caller in 2015...

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The Colts get a chance to win on two fronts this coming Sunday. A win over the Chiefs, likely keeps KC out of the tourney that might as well be named for them over the last 7 years. No one will have stuck a fork in them, but it would put them at 5 – 6, needing a 5 game winning streak to have any shot. Secondly, it would allow us to continue to control our own destiny as far as the #1 seed is concerned. We wouldn’t technically overtake the Pats, unless they happen to find a way to...

Josh Downs has established himself as a great option on third down and the best one on the Colts.

One big reason Josh Downs looks so good on money downs is that the Colts’ offense keeps third down manageable. Indy is sitting near the top of the league in third-down conversion rate, and team pieces have even highlighted that the Colts face the shortest average third down in the NFL — about 5.3 yards to go. That’s a massive advantage for a quick, separation-based slot like Downs. When you only need five or six yards, you don’t need a contested...

The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of defensive end Viliami Fehoko Jr., safety George Odum, wide receiver Eli Pancol, and defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the practice squad, while also releasing defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon, tight end Maximilian Mang, and cornerback Troy Pride Jr. in corresponding roster moves.

It was reported yesterday by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz that Wormley was expected to be signed to the Colts practice squad as veteran interior depth.

However, veteran safety George Odum is a name who may not need any introduction for Colts fans, having signed with Indianapolis originally as an undrafted free agent...

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Unsung hero, underappreciated, unexpectedly fast — these are just a few words that aptly describe Indianapolis Colts’ wide receiver Alec Pierce. Being known for his blazing speed is one thing, and being regarded as a ‘deep threat’ in the NFL is equal parts complimentary as it is derogatory, except somehow, they go hand in hand; if you’re a deep threat, chances are you’re just fast. If you’re just fast, you’re relegated to being a deep threat.

Oftentimes, once you receive said designation, there’s no going back — unless you’re Alec Pierce.

After being deemed as such after his first two...

Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts, specifically their defense, underwent an overnight transformation with one phone call. After months of inconsistent play in the passing game on defense, Colts general manager Chris Ballard secured the biggest move of his tenure by trading two first-round picks and second-year WR AD Mitchell to the New York Jets for lockdown corner Sauce Gardner — a move that Owner/CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon helped push forward.

The Colts’ top cornerback prior to the trade, Charvarius Ward, had been dealing with lingering concussion(s) throughout the season, and this uncertainty on the boundary made matters worse execution-wise because...

According to Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, he didn’t have a specific injury update for a pair of veterans, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (concussion), as well as for quarterback Anthony Richardson (orbital fracture) on Monday (via The Athletic’s James Boyd):

All three players are currently on injured reserve, but both Richardson and Ward are eligible to return this weekend in a critical game against the AFC’s reigning champions, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs—where Ward’s ongoing status is of immense importance for potentially slowing down their passing game.

Ward [**has recently been doing...

If an Indianapolis Colts’ fan watched the Denver Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs, they may have found themselves rooting for the Chiefs. That makes total sense. A loss by the Broncos would have helped the Colts maintain pace in the AFC and stay in second behind the Patriots. Although the Colts didn’t get a say in the matter being on a bye, a Broncos’ win pushed them into third. That doesn’t look as good as second, but that is a short term view. What about looking further out?

The Colts’ goal is to beat the Chiefs this week. That...

According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Indianapolis Colts are signing former Baltimore Ravens veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley to their practice squad:

With All-Pro stalwart DeForest Buckner out at least until Week 15 on the road against the Seattle Seahawks on injured reserve, the Colts could eventually be activating some veteran interior defensive line depth on game days.

Originally a 2017 3rd round pick of the Ravens, the 6’5”, 300 pound Wormley has 150 tackles (82 solo), 11.0 sacks, 10 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery during 87 career games (31 starts)—having also played for the...