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• ESPN ranks Colts as having only NFL’s 25th best roster headed into 2025 campaign

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images On the bright side, there’s only room for improvement... According to ESPN’s Mike Clay and other contributors, the Indianapolis Colts have just the NFL’s 25th best overall roster headed into the upcoming season: 25. Indianapolis Colts Biggest strength: Interior defensive line. This unit is anchored by DeForest Buckner, one of the league’s best defenders....2025
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• Report: Colts veteran free agent DT Taven Bryan signs with Bengals

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images One veteran free agent of the Colts defensive line is expectedly signing elsewhere to continue his pro career. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, former Indianapolis Colts free agent veteran defensive tackle Taven Bryan agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals over the weekend: The #Bengals have agreed to terms with veteran DT ...2025
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• How the Colts spend their money

Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Which positions do the Colts spend the most money on? The salary cap has become arguably the number one most important thing that a front office has to manage. It is one thing to acquire talent, which is the most difficult thing to do, but managing a salary cap and ensuring that you keep the best talent on the roster has become ...2025
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• Colts Offseason Reacts Survey Results: Closer to Horseshoe Football

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images So close, but still so far away... We’re a week away from training camp officially kicking off next week, and rather than rehash the same topics over and over, I wanted to change the pace for this survey. The Colts have a number of Pro Bowl caliber players currently on their roster, and more than the parameters of the poll allow as potential options. ...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Position Preview: Offensive Line

Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts offensive line will feature two new starters, one of which will become the first starting center in the Ballard era not named Ryan Kelly. Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts enter the 2025-26 season with a new look starting offensive line. The big three of Quenton Nelson, Bernhard Raimann, and Braden Smith provide so...2025
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• Rams face standoff if he has one more season like the last 2

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kobie Turner is on track to become one of the NFL’s highest paid defensive players in 2026 Kobie Turner was the 89th pick, but in his first two seasons he’s played more like the 8th or 9th pick. With 17 sacks in the past two years, Turner ranks third among all defensive tackles in that category behind only Zack Sieler with 20 and Nnamdi Madubuike with 19.5. Having no...2025
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• 2025 Indianapolis Colts Position Preview: Defensive Line

Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images A preview of the defensive line’s second year under DL Coach Charlie Partridge. Indianapolis, IN — The Indianapolis Colts defense heads into 2025 for the second season under defensive line coach Charlie Partridge. This past season saw a step back in production from the year prior, particularly from a pass-rush standpoint, but the talent across the defensi...2025
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• In this 2016 NFL redraft, New York Giants avoid Eli Apple disaster

Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images Pro Football Focus gives Giants DeForest Buckner instead The 2016 NFL Draft — more specifically, the Eli Apple draft — ended up as one of the more regrettable points in a long, dark period for the New York Giants since they won the 2011 Super Bowl. Well, there may be no crying over spilt milk, and no real do-overs in the draft, but we can try to hypotheticall...2025
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• TJ Slaton labeled a luxury for Bengals defense

Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Hey, some good news! The Cincinnati Bengals, like all the other teams across the NFL, are on summer break after the close of mandatory minicamp. The team has been in the news for a myriad of reasons, most of which are negatively covering their contract negotiations with Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart, but there is the occasional good news. This is one such ...2025
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• NFL Divisions ranked by position groups - DL

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Now onto the defense... The player rankings are officially on the defensive side of the ball, and we start with the defensive lines around the league. 1. AFC North Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers Looking at sack numbers from last season, the Ravens would not be considered a great defensive line. Still, Nnamdi Madubuike...2025
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• Titans DT Jeffery Simmons ranks No. 4 in ESPN’s position rankings list

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Tennessee Titans DT Jeffery Simmons is still elite, per ESPN Jeffery Simmons is sometimes a divisive topic among Tennessee Titans fans. The occasionally dominant defensive tackle has battled injuries, missing eight games across the previous three seasons. There’s also the odd social media run-in, when he cussed out Buck Reising, or stayed away from volunta...2025
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• Ranking the Most Dangerous Position Groups in the AFC South

Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images With the NFL Draft and the majority of offseason moves now complete, we took a look at the landscape of the AFC South to determine which position groups are primed to dominate the division in 2025. In the coming weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars, along with the rest of the AFC South, will report to their respective training camp locations to put the ...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Haters will say it’s fake To the reader: First, I’d like to start by saying this article is presented as a “conspiracy theory” because that’s how this series started. I noticed that general manager Chris Ballard didn’t lie in his press conferences. He usually gave winding vague answers but he never said one thing and then did another. Armed with this observation I s...2025
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• Field Gulls Mailbag: About Jake Bobo’s 40 time...

Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images Answering questions from the Field Gulls comments section! Welcome to another edition of the Field Gulls Mailbag, where I answer your questions posted in the comments section. All of these were submitted before the Seattle Seahawks’ preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, and some of my answers are impacted as a result of the game. Let’s get to...2023
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"He arrived in Indianapolis saying the same things, and after two seasons of alternating between journeyman veterans in Denico Autry, Margus Hunt, and Grover Stewart at the 3-technique, the Colts went out and traded for budding star DeForest Buckner."

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"The Colts and star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner agreed on a two-year, $46 million contract extension that ties him to Indianapolis through the 2026 season, sources told ESPN."

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"He closed his fourth season with 58 stops, 11 more than DeForest Buckner in second place."

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"Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner called it an “embarrassing” performance and quarterback Matt Ryan said that “brutal honesty” [more]"

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"Revisiting the Indianapolis Colts-San Francisco 49ers DeForest Buckner trade"

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"Colts trade No. 13 overall pick to 49ers in exchange for DeForest Buckner, per report"

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"The San Francisco 49ers have picked up the fifth-year option on defensive lineman DeForest Buckner's rookie contract "

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"DeForest Buckner and Hunter Henry found a way onto the list while the Rams boast Number 1 player"

2017
"Recent first-round draft picks Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner have upside, but there are not a lot of positions on the roster right now that can reasonably be said are set for the long-term future."

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"NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Friday that DeForest Buckner has signed his rookie deal with the team."

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"— This week I updated my Top 100 big board, and immediately received an inquiry from an area scout about why DeForest Buckner was ranked so highly (Number 14 overall)."

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"That said, there were many players who took advantage of this past weekend—including Ohio State defensive tackle Michael Bennett and Oregon defensive end DeForest Buckner, who each helped lead their teams into playoff berths with dominant performances—to show themselves at their best under the bright lights."

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• Report: Colts veteran free agent DT Taven Bryan signs with Bengals
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• Rams face standoff if he has one more season like the last 2
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• Seahawks film breakdown: Leonard Williams had an All-Pro caliber season

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images ‘Big Cat’ had a big year for the Seahawks, even if he didn’t get national accolades from voters. After signing a three-year, $64.5 million contract, Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams more than justified the investment: he was a rare disruptive force, earning a Pro Bowl nod (as a replacement) and solidifying his position as the NFL’s most eff...2025
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• In this 2016 NFL redraft, New York Giants avoid Eli Apple disaster
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• TJ Slaton labeled a luxury for Bengals defense
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• Three reasons to be excited about the Colts defense

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images 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 ha...2025
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• Bengals News (6/20): Andrei Iosivas bulking up

Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Andrei Iosivas made some big changes that could pay dividends. Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas explains the practicality behind his offseason change and the results he's already seeingIosivas emerged as WR3 last year in just his second season in the NFL. The 206th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft ran with the opportunity to start alongside Chase and Higgins and effectively ...2025
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• Analyzing the Colts’ Depth Chart - D/ST

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Edge Kwity Paye, Laiatu Latu, JT Tuimoloau, Isaiah Land, Samson Ebukam, Tyquan Lewis This is a hard position to judge, if all goes well then this could be one of the best overall groups for the Colts in the past five or so seasons. Only problem is that things usually tend to go wrong for us. Kwity Paye has not developed his pass-rush ...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Derek Carr announces retirement

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Over the weekend, Saints QB Derek Carr announced he would be retiring from the NFL. About a month ago, it was announced that New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr was dealing with an injury that put his 2025 availability in jeopardy. With a labral tear and rotator cuff damage, Carr made the decision to step away from the football field. The Saints made co...2025
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• Re-Grading the Colts 2017 Draft

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Let’s take a look back and regrade the Colts Drafts of the Chris Ballard era. Starting with the 1st year of his tenure: 2017. Let’s go back to 2017... Distracted boyfriend became the meme of the year. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 were hitting the big screens. Kendrick Lamar dropped DAMN. and everyone was listening...2025
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• Learning Lou’s Colts Defense: Personnel Groupings

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images Throughout the offseason, we’ve gotten to hear about some of the Colts’ schematic changes that are coming on the defensive side of the ball. Throughout the offseason, we’ve gotten to hear from the Indianapolis Colts’ Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen, and Lou Anarumo about some of the schematic changes that are coming on the defensive side of the ball. ...2025
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• Seahawks 2025 schedule release: Game-by-game predictions

Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The schedule is out! How will the Seahawks do? With the schedule finally here, the 2025 NFL season feels just that much closer. As the Seattle Seahawks released their schedule in an “action packed” way, it didn’t take long for the fans and media to begin clashing on how they feel the Seahawks will do this year. With so much change to the roster and...2025
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• NFL Draft Day 3: what Colts fans should watch for

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Time to dig that trench, baby! The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly halfway through and the Indianapolis Colts have made three selections through three rounds. Those picks are: 14. Tyler Warren, Tight End, Penn State 44. JT Tuimoloau, Defensive End, Ohio State 80. Justin Walley, Cornerback, Minnesota The third day of the draft is typically where teams are built. ...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• Vikings Links: Whose Your QB For 2025?

Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images JJ McCarthy or Bust! It appears that the consensus is that JJ McCarthy should be given the QB job without any competition. If alternate idea is suggested for discussion sake, the defenders arrive in full force and will label/slander the person making the idea. Comical. I do plans every offseason and I try to do different versions for possible discussio...2025
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• CBS Sports lists surprising choice as Colts’ ‘Most Valuable Player’ for 2024 season

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts captain and first-time All-Pro Zaire Franklin certainly had a breakout season in some regards during 2024, but in turn, some moments he’d also admittedly like to have back. According to CBS Sports’ Tyler Sullivan, Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Zaire Franklin was the team’s ‘most valuable player’ during the 2024 season—w...2025
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts miss the playoffs once again and earn themselves a poor grade Quarterbacks This is quite a tricky one to grade. Anthony Richardson had some bright moments this year, enough to earn him a make-or-break year in 2025. The gutsy game winning drive against the Patriots, his great overall game against the Jets and his insanely...2025
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images What Ballard said and what it all means. On Friday January 10th 2025 Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard sat down in front of the media and answered questions until the questions ran out. You can find other accounts of the press conference but these are the questions and answers I found most telling when considering the future of the Co...2025
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• DeForest Buckner signs rookie deal with 49ers
The Niners have their issues, but they also have their first-round pick under contract. NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Friday that DeForest Buckner has signed his rookie deal with the team....2016
• Colts trade No. 13 overall pick to 49ers in exchange for DeForest Buckner, per report
Indianapolis parts with premier draft capital in exchange for a proven defensive lineman...2020
• Sources: Colts trade 1st-round pick for Buckner
DeForest Buckner has already agreed to a massive contract that will make him the second-highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history....2020
• Chip Kelly Decoded: 49ers' QB Competition Is Over, and Blaine Gabbert Won
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• 49ers trade DeForest Buckner to Colts for first-round pick
A major trade is coming down in the NFL. The 49ers have agreed to trade defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the Colts for the Colts’ first-round draft pick, No. 13 overall, according to multiple reports. The Colts have agreed to give Buckner a new contract that will pay him $21 million a year, according to [more]...2020
• Chip Kelly's fingerprints all over 49ers' draft picks
The San Francisco 49ers raised some eyebrows Thursday with their selections of DeForest Buckner and Joshua Garnett. The two picks showcase coach Chip Kelly's influence on personnel....2016
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• Trent Baalke Fired by 49ers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• DeForest Buckner on Patrick Mahomes: Have to be smart, but I’m getting him down
Stopping Patrick Mahomes is job No. 1 for the 49ers defense in Super Bowl LIV and the ways they hope to do that were among the talking points for members of that defense at Super Bowl LIV Opening Night in Miami. Linebacker Fred Warner called defending Mahomes an “extreme challenge” because of both his arm [more]...2020
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• Chip Kelly Decoded: 49ers' QB Competition Is Over, and Blaine Gabbert Won
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• Ranking The Colts’ Top 3 Position Groups

Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images On a loaded roster, which positions stand out most for the Colts? The off-season gives us the perfect opportunity to do some evaluation on the Indianapolis Colts’ roster and position groups. The Colts have used the off-season to put in a lot of work to improve and upgrade the roster. Now that the majority of the roster is in place it allows us to look at...2025
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• PFF lists Colts as one of five ‘overlooked teams’ headed into 2025 season

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Are we talking enough about the 2025 Indianapolis Colts? According to PFF’s Dalton Wasserman, the Indianapolis Colts are one of five ‘overlooked teams’ headed into the 2025 season: Indianapolis Colts All eyes this summer will be on the Colts’ brewing quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Both have und...2025
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• Best available players for the Colts in Round 2

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Which players fell out of Round 1 that could potentially end up available at pick 45 for the Colts to snag? Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Mike Green, Edge, Marshall On tape, Green looks like Edge 2 in this class behind only Abdul Carter. However his off the field concerns with 2 separate sexuall assault allegations in High Sc...2025
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• Compton: Colts 2025 7-Round Mock Draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL Draft officially kicks off later today. It’s finally here. After months of scouting, speculation, and mocked scenarios, the NFL Draft begins tonight at 8 pm EST. Prior to free agency, the Indianapolis Colts had several needs to address. After a handful of uncharacteristic splashes from general manager Chris Ballard and company, ...2025
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• Colts Depth Chart: Projecting the roster ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images What are the Colts’ glaring roster deficiencies headed into the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday evening? The Indianapolis Colts are almost on the clock with the 14th overall pick in this Thursday evening’s first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. While the Colts have addressed a number of needs in free agency, namely at safety, cornerback, and quarterback, there rem...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• With Matt Eberflus in town, Osa Odighizuwa becomes most important free agent for Cowboys

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys need to make sure Matt Eberflus’ defense has Osa Odighizuwa. After several days of speculation, the Cowboys made it official on Tuesday and hired former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus to be the new defensive coordinator under Brian Schottenheimer. We broke down the scheme that Eberflus will be bringing to Dallas, which you can read here, but ...2025
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Colts defensive captain normally leads by example, but he’s starting to speak up more out of much needed necessity. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner didn’t hold back regarding him and his defensive teammates’ much needed humility following a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw the Horseshoe fall short of the postseason—at least in ...2025
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• NFL Power Rankings Week 18: New Year New Regime Time?

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The Colts continued their 2024 season on the road on Sunday against a NFC foe in the New York Giants. The Giants were 2-13 on the year, coming off a huge week 16 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The Colts went into week 16 without Quarterback Anthony Richardson but saw the return of Linebacker EJ Speed and Wide receiver Alec Pierce. The Colts now sit at 7-9, cu...2025
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