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3 cut candidates for the Colts in 2025

3 cut candidates for the Colts in 2025

The Colts might have to make some hard decisions with a tight salary cap incoming; here are three candidates who could be cut.

The salary cap is not expected to increase much for the 2025 season, with many analysts expecting only a few percentage point increase. If that’s the case, then a lot of teams, including the Colts, will need to tighten their belts and make some tough decisions. The Colts are in a better position than most for the salary cap and don’t have too many big name free agents next offseason, however, they do have a lot of...

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Colts GM Chris Ballard doesn’t mince words regarding media recently piling on QB Anthony Richardson

Colts GM Chris Ballard doesn’t mince words regarding media recently piling on QB Anthony Richardson

Chris Ballard’s got his back, and so far, Anthony Richardson has proven his critics wrong following his reinstatement.

According to The New York Times Jim Trotter, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who typically remains fairly quiet in-season (deferring to his head coach), didn’t mince words when quoted regarding some national media members’ poor public treatment of Anthony Richardson following his recent two-game benching:

“I was so upset at the bullshit that was said after we benched him,” Ballard said. “Are people that clueless? They were saying he’s a bust, that he’s done. I told our local people, ‘We’re...

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Since benching, Colts’ Anthony Richardson has looked like a totally different quarterback

Since benching, Colts’ Anthony Richardson has looked like a totally different quarterback

Colts QB Anthony Richardson looks like he’s taken a major leap forward as of late since being reinserted as the starter.

Indianapolis Colts 2nd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson has seemingly looked like a different passer since being reinstated as the starter after a recent two-game benching.

During his last three starts, Richardson has completed 43 of 82 pass attempts (52.4%), 553 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and has only been sacked twice.

He’s also compiled 29 carries for 141 rushing yards (4.86 ypc. avg.) and 3 rushing touchdowns during that same 3-game span.

The Colts have gone 2-1 during those...

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It was evident Sunday that the Colts must add playmakers on the offensive side of the ball

It was evident Sunday that the Colts must add playmakers on the offensive side of the ball

To be more of an offensive threat, the Colts need to add more talent.

The Indianapolis Colts have a problem, and that problem was on full display against the Patriots on Sunday. Currently, the team doesn’t have enough playmakers. They don’t have enough players who can take over and impact a game. When the Colts need a big play, who can they turn to to make something out of nothing? Dropped passes almost doomed this team last week, and if not for the legs and improvisation of Anthony Richardson, we would be looking at a much different situation heading into...

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Week 13 Colts Defensive Rankings and Analysis:  Colts defense gets pushed around.

Week 13 Colts Defensive Rankings and Analysis: Colts defense gets pushed around.

Each week during the season, I will be walking through the data from the previous Colts game and analyzing the numbers to form a sort of “what happened” narrative, as well as comparing the Colts against all other teams in the league. For a glossary of the stats listed, reference Season Stats. Thanks to Pro Football Reference, NFL.com, Football Outsiders, and the nflFastR project for being awesome sources of weekly data.


The Colts defense had a rough game against the Patriots. New England entered the red zone on 6 of their 9 drives, but earned only 2 TDs for...

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Week 14 Thursday Night Football: Lions vs. Packers

Week 14 Thursday Night Football: Lions vs. Packers

NFC North matchup as the Packers try to upset the red-hot Lions

And we are off for Week 14, nearing the end of this NFL season, as the Detroit Lions (- 178) host the Packers (+ 150) up in the D. The home team opens up as 3.5-point favourites, with the OU for the game at 51.5.


The Packers beat the Dolphins last week on the Thanksgiving night game, on a game that was over by the third quarter, and a late garbage time touchdown helped make up the score a bit. At 9-3, the Packers are one of...

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Anthony Richardson’s legs have reinvigorated his quarterbacking ability since his elevation

Anthony Richardson’s legs have reinvigorated his quarterbacking ability since his elevation

The second-year QB needed to take a step back and has since taken two steps forward with the help of his natural ability to rush the ball and avoid taking sacks.

Anthony Richardson struggled to find consistency prior to his infamous benching that followed a Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans. Fast-forward to three games after his elevation, Colts head coach Shane Steichen is utilizing Richardson in ways that have, in turn, helped instill a newfound confidence in the young quarterback.

Before he was benched, Anthony Richardson was looking a bit lost, especially when he’d drop back and become...

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Week 12 Colts Offensive Rankings and Analysis: Yeah, that works.

Week 12 Colts Offensive Rankings and Analysis: Yeah, that works.

Each week during the season, I will be walking through the data from the previous Colts game and analyzing the numbers to form a sort of “what happened” narrative, as well as comparing the Colts against all other teams in the league. For a glossary of the stats listed, reference Season Stats. Thanks to Pro Football Reference, NFL.com, Football Outsiders, and the nflFastR project for being awesome sources of weekly data.


This drive chart encapsulates what I felt when watching this game. The Colts offense was either driving down the field and scoring or executing drives that lost yardage....

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Colts Reacts Survey: Bye Week Blues

Colts Reacts Survey: Bye Week Blues

How are you feeling Horseshoe Faithful in the BYE week?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Indianapolis Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-7) bested the New England Patriots last week and now enter the BYE week still in the mix for a potential AFC playoff spot—albeit on the outside, looking in.

Coming off the BYE week, their Week 15 road matchup against the Denver Broncos (8-5) will no doubt...

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With a puncher’s chance at the playoffs, the Colts must surmount the Broncos at Mile High

With a puncher’s chance at the playoffs, the Colts must surmount the Broncos at Mile High

There is no room left for the Colts (6-7) to suffer another defeat, trailing the Broncos (8-5) by two games in the AFC wild card race. The Broncos face the Colts, then visit the Chargers (8-4) and the Bengals (4-8), before the regular season finale against the Chiefs (11-1) on Empower Field at Mile High.

Four months ago in the preseason opener, Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson officially made his return to the gridiron and showcased the first series alongside running back Jonathan Taylor in the backfield.

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix also made his NFL preseason debut in Indianapolis,...

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NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Colts Are In The Playoff Race?

NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Colts Are In The Playoff Race?

The Colts continued their 2024 season on the road on Sunday against an old AFC rival in the New England Patriots. The Patriots were 3-9 on the year, coming off a thumping week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Colts went into week 13 without wide receiver Josh Downs and right tackle Braden Smith but saw the return of left tackle Bernhard Raimann after he had missed several weeks with a knee injury.

The Colts now sit at 6-7, currently second in the AFC South and 2 wins back from the leaders the Houston Texans. The Colts moved one...

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Colts’ Stock Up/Stock Down: Week 13 @Patriots

Colts’ Stock Up/Stock Down: Week 13 @Patriots

Reviewing how the Colts’ players improved or decreased their position on the team

Stock Up

Anthony Richardson

Two wins in the past three games for Anthony Richardson since his reinsertion in the starting lineup, and this one against an old time rival away from home, including the touchdown pass on 4th down in the dying moments of the game, followed by the two-point conversion by him on the option play. It might not be pretty, and there will be definitely be some hiccups along the way, but Richardson is clearly the best quarterback on the Colts’ roster right...

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