Joel A. Erickson

Indianapolis

Colts Insider Reporter at IndyStar

Co-Host at Colts Cover 2 Podcast

Colts insider for @IndyStar. FOX59/CBS4 analyst. Husband, father, goldendoodle owner, PFWA member, Mizzou & SJI alum. Psalms 73:26

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Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren has picked his number; and it's got some history

5 days ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

Colts rookie tight end Tyler Warren has picked his number; and it's got some history Joel A. EricksonINDIANAPOLIS — Tyler Warren’s beloved No. 44 is already in the hands of Colts middle linebacker Zaire Franklin. The number Indianapolis has issued their first-round pick initially has its own history at the tight end position.
Spencer Shrader, Maddux Trujillo didn't make 75% of college kicks; is either ready for Colts?

6 days ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

Spencer Shrader made all 5 his field goals and 9 PATs, so the Colts cut high-priced veteran Matt GayShrader made 68.3% of his field goals in college at South Florida and Notre DameMaddux Trujillo made 72.3% of his field goals at Austin Peay and Temple. INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts decided to gamble at the kicking position this offseason.
DeForest Buckner wanted Colts to change how they handled offseason. Here's what he said

1 week ago | pal-item.com | Joel A. Erickson

• DeForest Buckner wanted the Colts to change how they handled free agency; here's what he said. • Buckner called out his team for issues with ego, chemistry and accountability• Buckner on new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: 'Keep offenses guessing'INDIANAPOLIS — DeForest Buckner wanted change from the Colts this offseason. Change in the way the team pursued free agents.
DeForest Buckner wanted Colts to change how they handled offseason. Here's what he said

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Joel A. Erickson

DeForest Buckner wanted the Colts to change how they handled free agency; here's what he said. Buckner called out his team for issues with ego, chemistry and accountabilityBuckner on new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: 'Keep offenses guessing'INDIANAPOLIS — DeForest Buckner wanted change from the Colts this offseason. Change in the way the team pursued free agents.
DeForest Buckner wanted Colts to change how they handled offseason. Here's what he said

1 week ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

DeForest Buckner wanted the Colts to change how they handled free agency; here's what he said. Buckner called out his team for issues with ego, chemistry and accountabilityBuckner on new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo: 'Keep offenses guessing'Change in the way the team pursued free agents.
Colts DE Samson Ebukam has a timeline in mind for a return to the field from torn Achilles

1 week ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

Ebukam turned in the best season of his career in 2023, his first season in Indianapolis, then suffered a torn Achilles tendon three days into training camp last summer. The injury altered the team’s plans considerably, forcing first-round pick Laiatu Latu into a heavier role against the run than initially anticipated and leaving a lot of observers wondering if Indianapolis would keep Ebukam for the final year of a contract that will cost the Colts $10.49 million in cap space this year.
Colts add veteran Bengals LB who may contribute more to kicking game

1 week ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have added some depth to the linebacker room in a player who knows Lou Anarumo’s defensive style inside and out after spending the last four seasons with the new Indianapolis coordinator in Cincinnati. But Joe Bachie might be more likely to be a key asset for Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason. The Colts remain painfully thin at linebacker.
Colts add veteran Bengals LB who may contribute more to kicking game

1 week ago | thestarpress.com | Joel A. Erickson

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts have added some depth to the linebacker room in a player who knows Lou Anarumo’s defensive style inside and out after spending the last four seasons with the new Indianapolis coordinator in Cincinnati. But Joe Bachie might be more likely to be a key asset for Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason.
How new Colts TE Tyler Warren will help Shane Steichen make defenses miserable

1 week ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

Colts first-round pick Tyler Warren can stretch the field, even if it's horizontally instead of verticallyColts coach Shane Steichen on Tyler Warren: 'You’ve got a target that big, with that size, he plays above the rim.
A way-too-early Colts 53-man roster projection after 2025 NFL draft

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Joel A. Erickson

The tight end depth chart looks a lot better with the addition of first-round pick Tyler WarrenThe Colts will be relying on two new starters on the offensive line; the last time the team did that it didn't turn out wellThe linebacker depth chart still needs an upgradeINDIANAPOLIS — The two most obvious chances for the Colts to overhaul their roster have come and gone.

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