Braden Smith is set to help the Colts revamped o-line after time away

Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Smith is an important piece of the Colts offense, so his return is highly anticipated.

Braden Smith had quite the 2024. His journey on the field was cut short with the Indianapolis Colts as he had to seek treatment for his OCD. It was so bad that he considered retirement and even taking his own life. Missing the last five games of the season was the furthest thing from his mind as he battled his religious scrupulosity (from of OCD that diverts from typical...

DJ Giddens Recognized With Official Holiday in Hometown

Today is DJ Giddens Day! Are you celebrating accordingly? Junction City, Kansas, has officially designated July 3 as DJ Giddens Day. At Tuesday night’s city commission meeting, Mayor Pat Landes read a proclamation declaring the holiday in honor of the standout running back’s contributions to the community and football program.

Unheralded Colts’ players who could carve out a role in training camp

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Looking at this year’s depth chart, at least on paper, it seems like the starting positions are pretty much set, barring injuries or surprises. Other than the quarterback battle, which will be well documented, there are a few roles on the team that are up for grabs, and a strong training camp will help these player’s chances of securing meaningful playing time.

Gallimore has not lived up to...

Pair of young Colts wideouts excelled at each of these respective receiving routes, per PFF

Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Colts have some promising young wideouts, particularly as it relates to running these respective routes.

According to PFF, two young Indianapolis Colts wideouts, Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, excelled at the flat/speed out and post route respectively in the passing game during 2024.

Specifically, each was among the highest graded wide receivers this past season when compared to their peers regarding each respective...

AFC Notes: Zaire Franklin, Trevor Lawrence, Colts, Jaguars, Texans

Colts LB Zaire Franklin said that the death of owner Jim Irsay has given the team a purpose this offseason, as they want to play in a way that would have made Irsay proud.  “I would really just say we’re a team with a purpose,” Franklin said on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

2026 Mock Draft Has the Colts Landing a Quarterback

Will Garrett Nussmeier land with the Indianapolis Colts? PFSN put together a way-too-early 2026 NFL Mock Draft. They have the Colts taking the LSU quarterback seventh overall: “If the Indianapolis Colts are picking in the top 10, it’s time to reset at quarterback.

Report: 'Uncertainty' Surrounds Colts Breakout Playmaker – Trade Talks Could Begin

Alec Pierce was one of the few bright spots for the 2024 Indianapolis Colts, but the wide receiver is reportedly not close to an extension as he enters the final year of his rookie contract.

Colts Reacts Survey: Dog Days of Summer

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

How are we feeling, Colts fans, during these hot days of July ahead of team training camp?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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...

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

Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

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...

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

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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...

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. 

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

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

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...

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

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images

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....

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.

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.

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.