The Indianapolis Colts survived the 2026 NFL coaching cycle, as key members of the coaching staff, such as Lou Anarumo, Jim Bob Cooter, and Alex Tanney, interviewed for other positions across the league, but ultimately returned to Indianapolis. The team has now announced the changes they had to make to the coaching staff.

Age may be working against one of Indianapolis’ core defenders. Ballard did not ensure Zaire Franklin would be back with the Colts for a ninth season. Franklin (30 in July) is tied to a three-year, $31.26MM contract. The Colts would save $9MM by cutting their top tackler, who is due an $8.24MM base salary in 2026 — the final year of his deal.

Here we'll try to look at and discuss the free agent who would fix the Colts' biggest flaw heading into the 2026 season.

The Indianapolis Colts are looking to trade quarterback Anthony Richardson and the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets are three teams among many that could have interest.

Given that the 47th pick will be the first selection of the 2026 draft for Indianapolis, the likely assumption is that the Colts will want them to start immediately. With this in mind, these are my five second-round defensive prospects who can be Day 1 starters for Indianapolis in September.

The market for Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is reportedly much bigger than quarterback Daniel Jones, a factor to consider this offseason.

An ESPN analyst predicts the Indianapolis Colts will sign a former member of the squad in the 2026 offseason. The post Colts Predicted to Reunite With $25 Million Pro Bowler appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Though he still has a year left on his deal, veteran LB Zaire Franklin's future in Indianapolis is uncertain, GM Chris Ballard confirmed