Re-Grading the Colts 2017 Draft

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Let’s take a look back and regrade the Colts Drafts of the Chris Ballard era. Starting with the 1st year of his tenure: 2017.

Let’s go back to 2017...

Distracted boyfriend became the meme of the year.

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 were hitting the big screens.

Kendrick Lamar dropped DAMN. and everyone was listening to Despacito.

It was a simpler time.

The Colts hired Chris Ballard to be their new General...

Colts’ Zaire Franklin Underwent Ankle Surgery; LB Could Return For Training Camp

Zaire Franklin will again be counted on as a key member of the Colts’ defense in 2025. The veteran linebacker’s availability for training camp is now uncertain, however.

Colts LB Zaire Franklin Likely Out Until Late July Following Ankle Procedure

Colts HC Shane Steichen revealed LB Zaire Franklin had a procedure done on his ankle that will likely keep him out until the start of training camp in late July.  “Yeah, he’s got an ankle deal.

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Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen fist bumps Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) — Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

With the NFL set to be unveil the 2025 regular season schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday, the Stampede Blue community is eager to discover who will be the first opponent to take on the Indianapolis Colts. 

Report: Colts free agent RB Trey Sermon signing with Steelers on 1-year deal

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After recently selecting rookie DJ Giddens, the Colts appeared ready to move on from Trey Sermon, who reportedly has signed a one-year deal with the Steelers.

According to Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, Indianapolis Colts free agent running back Trey Sermon is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal:

Sources: The #Steelers are signing RB Trey Sermon to a 1-year deal.

Sermon spent the past two seasons with the #Colts, totaling...

Colts DC Lou Anarumo reuniting with Bengals LB is PFF’s ‘one last offseason move to make’

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The Colts could withstand to add some additional starting caliber depth at linebacker, and there’s a familiar face that could potentially be available for new DC Lou Anarumo.

According to PFF, Indianapolis Colts new veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo reuniting with Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt is the team’s ‘one last offseason move to make’:

Indianapolis Colts: Trade for a familiar...

Examining the Colts QB run game and what’s sustainable in 2025

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The Colts’ Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor walk into a bar...

The 2024 season was a schematic journey for the Indianapolis Colts and Shane Steichen. Each week the staff put together a game plan that leaned into Anthony Richardson’s strengths, while masking his weaknesses.

Early in the season we saw an offense that struggled to stay efficient and relied on deep balls (the unequivocal strength of Richardson's)...

Colts' new DC Lou Anarumo planning big changes

Lou Anarumo's reputation and schemes are inspiring hope in the Colts' defensive players.

Latest Colts 2025 schedule release predictions have the NFL disrespecting the team and giving them major bulletin board material

After a long offseason, the Indianapolis Colts will soon know their 2025 schedule. The NFL will release the 2025 season schedule for all 32 teams this week.  Since the end of the 2024 regular season, we have known who the Colts' 2025 home and away opponents will be.

Former Colts player lands his next opportunity in the NFL in a spot that for sure needs him more than Indy

This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone at this point, but Trey Sermon won't be back with the Indianapolis Colts in 2025.  The former Colts RB is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal.  Trey Sermon spent the last two years with the Colts after signing with the team ahead of the 2023 season.

Former Indianapolis Colts starter is showing signs of significant improvement in the exact area that cost him his job in the past

He might not have stuck around with the Indianapolis Colts as long as he would have liked, but Rodrigo Blankenship's football career has new life. The former Colts starting kicker is having a perfect start to his season in the UFL.  The Colts signed Blankenship as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

The Colts might not have any other choice but to do something they've never done due to a shocking decision by an AFC South rival

The NFL is a copycat league in multiple ways.  Sometimes it's a good thing, and sometimes it puts teams in a difficult situation. And that's what seems

Trading for Star Defender Could Help End Colts’ Playoff Drought

Trey Hendrickson has yet to sign a contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals. The star edge rusher could get traded if he never receives an extension.

Colts Offensive Line Should Be Fine Despite Losing Key Players

Although the Indianapolis Colts lost some key players, their offensive line should still be solid in 2025. Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated asked if the team added enough to the unit this offseason: “Have the Colts added enough to the line this offseason?

Daniel Jones Took Less Guaranteed Money To Sign With Colts Instead Of Vikings

The Colts signed QB Daniel Jones in free agency to bring in competition for the starting job with QB Anthony Richardson. When appearing on the Ross Tucker

The Colts could be grooming one of their day three 2025 NFL draft picks to take over for a current star player down the line

The Indianapolis Colts' 2025 NFL Draft class is busy at work this weekend during the team's rookie minicamp.  One of the team's draft picks has a ton of upside, though he will have to sit behind a star player to begin his career, no matter what he does.

DeForest Buckner wanted to see change and is getting just that from the Colts

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The big man had big wishes and is seeing them put in play.

The Indianapolis Colts needed to make changes. Big changes, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Anyone with a set of eyes could have told you that. One man who believed change was needed was DeForest Buckner. The leader on the defense knew things weren’t going in the right direction which led to late season frustration and a battle of egos. It looks like Buckner is liking what he is...

Indianapolis Colts rookie sheds light on the confusion surrounding what his potential role with the team will look like this season

The Indianapolis Colts caught the attention of the fan base and many around the league when they elected to list Hunter Wohler out of Wisconsin at LB instead of safety, where he played mainly at Wisconsin.  The team had success with this a year ago, converting Jaylon Carlies to LB from safety.

Colts All-Pro LB Zaire Franklin had a recent cleanup procedure on ankle

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The Colts will be without starting linebacker Zaire Franklin for a chunk of time this offseason, but he’s expected to be back in time for team training camp.

Indianapolis Colts starting linebacker Zaire Franklin had a cleanup procedure on his ankle earlier this week, but he expects to be cleared before team training camp kicks off during late summer (via Fox59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell):

Colts LB Zaire Franklin had ‘clean up’ procedure...

Colts Make Three Roster Moves

The Indianapolis Colts announced they waived G Atonio Mafi and DT Pheldarius Payne on Friday. Indianapolis also officially signed undrafted RB Ulysses Bentley IV.