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/Sports/NFL/Indianapolis Colts/ Last Updated: Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 @ 9:15pm EDT

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Colts haven't discussed an extension with WR Alec Pierce

Alec Pierce had a breakout campaign in 2024, as the receiver paced the NFL with 22.3 yards per reception.

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Colts’ Alec Pierce Aims to Break Out in Contract Year

Alec Pierce lived out a childhood dream this April: throwing the first pitch at Wrigley Field. For the Indianapolis Colts wide receiver, a lifelong Cubs fan who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, it was a full-circle moment.

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A disheartening prediction for Anthony Richardson's 2025 season would point towards his time with the Colts coming to an end

This season is the definition of a make or break year for many of the Indianapolis Colts' staff and roster. The stakes are the highest, Anthony Richardson, though, who can either prove himself to be the team's franchise QB, or could be a backup elsewhere come 2026.

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Colts’ Pierce and Mitchell will be an important training camp battle

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Those two receivers have the most on the line this year.

Two receivers on the Indianapolis Colts have their roles firmly cemented in the team’s offense and future outlook. Michael Pittman Jr. is the number one on the team and the leader of the group. He is a reliable player and a go to guy when the team needs a big catch. Josh Downs has quickly emerged as an explosive player who knows how to move the sticks. Those two...

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Colts G Quenton Nelson is a Candidate to win NFL’s Inaugural ‘Protector of the Year’ Award

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Indy’s perennial Pro Bowl guard could make history for the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts’ starting offensive line will feature a fraction of its unit going into the 2025-26 season. After losing the longest-tenured Colt and starting center of the last nine seasons, Ryan Kelly, as well as a recently ascending guard in Will Fries to free agency, Colts OL Coach Tony Sparano Jr. and Co. have their work cut out for them moving forward.

As far as...

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Tyler Warren is the Key to Opening Doors in the Colts Offense

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The Colts need other ways to punish teams selling out to stop the run and Tyler Warren might be that answer.

The Colts selected the player that was most popularly mocked to them in this year’s NFL Draft— Tyler Warren.

It was a such an obvious move, and no surprise to the entire NFL. They got lackluster production in the pass game from that room, and it finally caught up to them. In 2023 they were able to make do. Mo Alie-Cox...

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Thomas Butler-Guerrero

3 revelations to be determined when Colts host competitive joint-practice with Packers to close training camp

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs for a first down in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts — Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Colts fans have 13 chances to watch key position battles unfold during practice, including the open competition to decide the starting quarterback for the Week 1 opener against the Miami Dolphins inside Lucas Oil Stadium. 

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Luke Schultheis

Colts’ Shane Steichen among NFL coaches listed on CBS Sports ‘hot seat’ headed into 2025

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2025 could be a ‘make-or-break’ year for Colts third-year head coach Shane Steichen.

According to CBS Sports, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen is among the league’s coaches that are currently listed on the ‘hot seat’ ahead of the 2025 season—coming in at the #4 overall heated spot:

4. Shane Steichen

Steichen is entering his third season as the Colts head coach and has gone 17-17 over his first two years at the helm. They’ve...

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Luke Schultheis

Report: Colts have had no ongoing contract negotiations with pending 2026 free agent WR Alec Pierce

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The Colts haven’t engaged pending free agent wideout Alec Pierce’s representation in contract talks, but that doesn’t mean they eventually won’t.

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Indianapolis Colts have had no ongoing contract negotiations with pending 2026 free agent wide receiver Alec Pierce:

“Even so, the rapidly increasing salaries of wide receivers will impact how the Colts govern themselves with Pierce,” writes Holder....

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Colts' WR Alec Pierce looking for big season in contract year

Pierce is out to prove he's more than a deep threat, but he's not focused on where he may play in the future.

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2025 Colts Listed as a Possible Surprising Playoff Team

The Indianapolis Colts haven’t made the playoffs since 2020. Will the 2025 Colts reach the postseason? Lou Scataglia of NFL Spin Zone wrote an article about surprising teams that could make the playoffs.

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Three-Time Pro Bowler Listed as Free Agent the Colts Could Sign

Za’Darius Smith is currently a free agent. Could the pass-rusher sign with the Indianapolis Colts? Destin Adams of AtoZSports wrote an article about free agents that could help the Colts’ defense.

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Three reasons to be excited about the Colts defense

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With a new look comes new reasons to anticipate positive results.

The Indianapolis Colts defense got a makeover during the offseason. From a unit that struggled mightily in 2024, expectations are that this could be a strength in 2025. From treading water to a source of optimism, there is plenty to be excited for this year.

A New Look Secondary

The secondary has some new faces as Chris Ballard and his team worked to fill some of the largest holes on the roster....

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AFC Notes: Nick Chubb, Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Colts, Jaguars, Texans

Colts pass game coordinator Alex Tanney spent QB Daniel Jones‘ rookie season as the third-string quarterback with the Giants. Tanney reflected on how Jones

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Will Jonathan Taylor Become Colts’ Greatest RB of All Time?

Could Jonathan Taylor go down as the greatest running back in Indianapolis Colts history? While it won’t be an easy task, he has the talent to do it. The Colts picked Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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NFL anaylst urges the Colts to sign a veteran player ahead of training camp that fans have begged the team to sign in the past

The Indianapolis Colts made multiple significant roster decisions this offseason. Some moves were praised, such as signing Charvarius Ward and Cam Bynum,

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Training camp will showcase a showdown at quarterback for the Colts

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With the schedule released, things just got a little more real.

Dates for the 2025 Indianapolis Colts training camp have been released. There will be six free and seven primetime practices. To cap it all off, the Colts will hold a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on August 14th. This marks an exciting moment in the offseason in which news, updates, and topics have slowed to a trickle. Yes, it is still a month away,...

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Daniel Jones Has Taken ‘Significant Lead’ In Colts’ QB Race

The Colts signed QB Daniel Jones in free agency to compete with QB Anthony Richardson for the starting job in 2025. Per James Boyd of The Athletic, Jones

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Top Free Agent Landing Spots For S Julian Blackmon

Julian Blackmon is a free agent once again. After five years with the Colts, the veteran safety is unlikely to return and is surprisingly still looking for a home.

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Projecting Nick Cross’ next contract

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Safety Nick Cross is a free agent after the 2025 season; what can we expect his next contract to look like?

Nick Cross has established himself as a solid starter on the Colts defense over the past few seasons and at 23 years old (24 in September), he will be relatively young entering his 2nd contract. He will enter the first year of his 2nd contract at 25 years old, which is very favourable for all parties.

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