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Colts Could Pull Shocker Again By Turning to Undrafted Rookie

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

The Indianapolis Colts have been searching for longevity at kicker since the days of the ultimate Ol' Reliable of kickers, Adam Vinatieri. Since Vinatieri last appeared in 2019, five players have kicked for the Colts. General manager Chris Ballard thought he had the issue solved when he signed Matt Gay to the largest free-agent contract for a kicker in NFL history in 2023.
What if Indianapolis Colts' Anthony Richardson is Actually 'The Guy?'

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

The initial fervent waves of NFL free agency are done, the draft is in the rearview mirror as well, and the offseason is winding down as teams shift into organized team activity mode. We now have some indication of what the Indianapolis Colts might put on the field in 2025.
Colts Rookie a 'Virtual Lock' to Be Starter in 2025

1 week ago | tristatehomepage.com | Jake Arthur

The Indianapolis Colts picked Tyler Warren in the first round of the draft, and he should start for them right away. Indianapolis Colts' Tyler Warren On Different NFL Role: 'That's Not Something I'm Worried About'If a team picks someone in the first round of the NFL Draft, sometimes they need to sit for a while and develop, but overall, the team hopes to get quick contributions from them.
Colts Rookie a 'Virtual Lock' to Be Starter in 2025

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

If a team picks someone in the first round of the NFL Draft, sometimes they need to sit for a while and develop, but overall, the team hopes to get quick contributions from them. Not only was Penn State tight end Tyler Warren a perfect pick for what the Indianapolis Colts needed when they selected him with the 14th pick, but he is ready-made to make a difference for the offense on day one.
Colts Offensive Weapon Considered Team's 'Best-Value' Draft Pick

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

In the NFL Draft, teams try to rely on hitting on their early-round picks to build the most substance on their roster, hoping to find star power in the first couple of rounds. Anything after that, it's nice if they become niche role players, or even starters. However, the Indianapolis Colts may have struck gold with their fifth-round pick, running back DJ Giddens.
Colts' Chris Ballard Blasts 'Impatience' with Quarterbacks

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

The Indianapolis Colts' quarterback situation is not one that's held in high regard. On one side, you've got Anthony Richardson, who came into the league in 2023 with one of the highest ceilings we've seen in recent memory, but who's missed 17 games due to injury and another two by being benched.
Roster Hole Could Determine if Indianapolis Colts Make the Playoffs

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

The Indianapolis Colts have built a roster that, on paper, looks good enough to compete in their division to earn a playoff spot. However, you look at a few key areas and question whether the Colts have the longevity to overcome some depth issues. Recently, Gilberto Manzano and Matt Verderame of SI.com undertook the task of identifying the biggest roster holes for each NFL roster, coming up with quarterback, cornerback, and edge for the Colts.
Colts Urged to 'Redshirt' Two of Their Rookies

1 week ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

Players finding success in the NFL doesn't always come instantly. For some, they need thrown right into the fire while others need to sit, study, work on specific things, and then hit the field. The Indianapolis Colts have two examples of the latter, according to Pro Football Focus. Following the 2025 NFL Draft, PFF's Trevor Sikkema compiled a list of NFL rookies who should take a year to "redshirt" in the NFL.
Why the Indianapolis Colts Will Likely Have Extra Draft Picks in 2026

2 weeks ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

When it comes to Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard's philosophy on the NFL Draft, the more shots at the board, the better. Normally, Ballard trades back in the draft to acquire extra selections, but he won't have to go that far before adding a couple of extra picks in next year's draft.
Colts Playmaker Draft Pick Considered Team's 'Best'

2 weeks ago | si.com | Jake Arthur

Throughout his long tenure, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard has made a living finding gems in the mid-to-late rounds of the NFL Draft, filling his roster with underdogs. While Ballard's record at the top of the draft is spotty, his group of scouts routinely finds startable players well after the draft has started. This year, Ballard may have found another diamond in the rough.