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• Colts’ Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner ranked among ESPN’s ‘Top 100 Real NFL MVP Candidates’ for 2024 season

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images While the Colts endured a disappointing season collectively, Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner remained key league standouts individually. According to ESPN Analytics’ Seth Walder (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts have two players ranked among his ‘Top 100 real NFL MVP Candidates’ of the 2024 season—as both All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nel...2025
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• Report: Colts to interview ex-Saints head coach Dennis Allen for DC vacancy on Friday

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts are bringing in arguably the top available defensive coordinator candidate in this coaching cycle for a look. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to interview former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen for their current defensive coordinator opening: The #Colts plan to speak with former #Saints ...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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• Starting fresh at linebacker would be the first step in the right direction for the Colts

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images The Colts have a ton of problems, but the first thing they could do is letting both Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed go this offseason The season is finally over, and once again for Colts’ fans it was filled with more disappointments than happiness. The benching of AR, the loss against the Broncos after JT’s fumble at the goal-line, the Meadowlands’ Meltdo...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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• Dueling Mock Drafts: Should the Colts trade up or down?

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts are officially picking at the 14th overall draft spot after a 8-9 season. Could they make a move in Round 1 to try to gain more draft capital or find a blue chip prospect earlier? For the 1st Mock Draft Monday of the offseason: we give you not 1, but 2 Mocks in one article to explore both paths! The Colts are in a no-man land ...2025
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• The Colts need a culture reset

Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images I think it’s time to normalize the saying “The Curse of Andrew Luck”. Since Andrew Luck’s first injury in 2015, the Indianapolis Colts have been the face of mediocrity in the NFL. Never good enough to seriously compete and never showing serious potential. Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement in 2018 put the team in a d...2025
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• 3 Colts have been invited to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games; 2 were named alternates

Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK Despite a disappointing season, these five Colts were acknowledged for their efforts. Three Indianapolis Colts were named to the 2025 Pro Bowl Games — inside linebacker Zaire Franklin, guard Quenton Nelson, and running back Jonathan Taylor. Zaire Franklin — started all 16 games for the Colts defense and logged the 3rd-most snaps among defenders lea...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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• Pre-Snap Reads 12/20: Geno Smith looks ready to go for Sunday’s game against Vikings

Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Read! In Today’s Links: updates on Eugene’s knee, a bit more on Riq and his prevailing attitude, Ernest is ready to stick around long-term with our Seattle Seahawks, a bit from Coach Macdonald on our squad’s red zone issues, DK, JSN, and more! Keep yer chin up! We’ve still got a chance. Thanks for being here. #np Lait de coco by Maya Seahawks News Seahawks are...2024
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• Cardiac Colts playoff aspirations alive after Anthony Richardson delivers second career game-winning drive

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images “Inside 30 seconds, felt good about the call,” Steichen told reporters after stealing Sunday’s must-win affair. “Obviously, you have got to feel good about the call to go for the win. If...2024
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• Colts fall to bulletproof Lions 24-6 as mistakes doom offense

Indianapolis Colts receiver Ashton Dulin (16) catches a pass but fails to keep his feet in bounds during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Christine Tannous/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Indianapolis (5-7) had 98 yards of offense negated due to costly penalties. There was a dropped pass at the goal line by backup tight end Drew Ogletree and a 40-plus-yard incomp...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The personnel moves and the performance of the Colts this season has reflected poorly on the Colts front office and coaching staff. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein You live and die by your decisions. Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen put their cards on the tabl...2024
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• Blow out the candles, ice cream for all as Jaguars celebrate win over Colts; 37-34

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The Jaguars home streak of nine wins continues as the Cardiac Cats survive a late scare, beating the Indianapolis Colts for their first 2024 win at EverBank Stadium. On a day where the team debuted the original 1998 Prowler throwback jerseys, inducted Head Coach Tom Coughlin into the Pride of the Jaguars, and celebrated quarterback Trevor Lawrence's birth...2024
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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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"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 part, because the defense largely collapsing late (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): DeForest Buckner said this was the #Colts' worst defense since he's been here."

2024
"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."

2023
"He closed his fourth season with 58 stops, 11 more than DeForest Buckner in second place."

2022
"Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner called it an “embarrassing” performance and quarterback Matt Ryan said that “brutal honesty” [more]"

2021
"Revisiting the Indianapolis Colts-San Francisco 49ers DeForest Buckner trade"

2020
"Colts trade No. 13 overall pick to 49ers in exchange for DeForest Buckner, per report"

2019
"The San Francisco 49ers have picked up the fifth-year option on defensive lineman DeForest Buckner's rookie contract "

2018
"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."

2016
"NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Friday that DeForest Buckner has signed his rookie deal with the team."

2015
"— 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)."

2014
"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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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of
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• Jaguars vs Colts: Staff roundtable and game picks for Week 18

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images Big Cat Country previews the Jaguars’ season finale against the Colts. Welcome to Big Cat Country’s staff roundtable! This week, we’re previewing Week 18’s matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Jaguars are 4.5-point underdogs, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Question 1: Are you rooting for another win ...2025
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• Colts’ Franklin, Nelson, Taylor selected to represent AFC in 2025 Pro Bowl Games

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) after rushing for a touchdown during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Grace Hollars/USA Today Network via Imagn Images “Any chance you get to represent your team in another event where other people are doing the same, it is meaningful,” Taylor told reporters Thursd...2025
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• Pre-Snap Reads 12/20: Geno Smith looks ready to go for Sunday’s game against Vikings
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• Report: Colts to interview ex-Saints head coach Dennis Allen for DC vacancy on Friday
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• Starting fresh at linebacker would be the first step in the right direction for the Colts
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• Giants-Colts preview: When the Giants have the ball

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Can the Giants find the key to unlock some semblance of offense? The 2-13 New York Giants will attempt on Sunday to avoid an 0-9 home record, as they host their final game at MetLife Stadium against the 7-8 Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are currently 7.5-point road favorites and the Over/Under is 40.5-points. The Giants were blown out in Atlanta last week, 34-7. Dr...2024
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• Catastrophic second half costs Colts chance to tighten AFC wild card race

Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts races toward the end zone against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High — December 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts imploded with five turnovers in Sunday’s 31-13 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos. The Indianapolis Colts imploded with five turnovers in Sunday’s 31-13 blowout...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?
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• Blow out the candles, ice cream for all as Jaguars celebrate win over Colts; 37-34
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• Catastrophic second half costs Colts chance to tighten AFC wild card race
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• Cardiac Colts playoff aspirations alive after Anthony Richardson delivers second career game-winning drive
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• Packers extend home opener win streak as Colts run defense reaches treacherous depths

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs #8 runs with the football against the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at Lambeau Field — September 15, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. | Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images “We just started out slow,” Richardson told reporters. “It’s frustrating when you have a decent week of practice. You execute a certain way in practice. You game plan ...2024
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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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• Colts’ Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner ranked among ESPN’s ‘Top 100 Real NFL MVP Candidates’ for 2024 season
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• Colts’ Franklin, Nelson, Taylor selected to represent AFC in 2025 Pro Bowl Games
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• Could Rams still trade first round pick for a player?

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Would Rams make a trade for Tee Higgins while they’re on the clock? This week I’ve been pondering who I will ultimately predict as the first choice of the Los Angeles Rams in the 2024 NFL Draft and the name that felt the most “Les Snead-ish” of all was not a prospect. It was Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, a player I’ve had on my mi...2024
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• DeForest Buckner’s contract restructure might suggest Colts going ‘all-in’ for 2025

Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK As it stands, the Colts’ cap maneuver added two voidable years to the end of DeForest Buckner’s freshly minted extension, providing financial flexibility for the near future. The Indianapolis Colts recently extended DT DeForest Buckner to two more years, ensuring financial sustainability and continuity across the defensive front. What happened n...2024
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• Colts QB Gardner Minshew named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Colts received a surprising Pro Bowl nod, as interim starting quarterback Gardner Minshew is head to the games in Orlando, Florida! Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew has been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games as an AFC alternate—joining teammates Ryan Kelly and DeForest Buckner: The van is pulling up to Orlando this week. pic.twitter....2024
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• Bengals vs. Colts Injury Report: Chase Brown limited; Jonathan Taylor still out

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals just had a walkthrough today, but there are a few players on the injury report worth keeping an eye on The Cincinnati Bengals are heading into their Week 14 game against the Indianapolis Colts missing their franchise quarterback, but they showed they can win without Joe Burrow. Last week, backup quarterback Downtown Jake Brown (I th...2023
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• All 32 NFL teams, ranked by how likely they are to win 2024 Super Bowl

Let’s rank every team in the NFL by their Super Bowl chances before the new season begins. The NFL offseason is manufactured, packaged hope. As soon as one Super Bowl ends, all 32 fan bases start talking themselves into the notion that next year will be their year, or in the case of one fanbase, that next year will again be their year. If their favorite team just drafts the right players and/or ad...2023
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• Shon Coleman, 49ers agree to extension
The 49ers have agreed to a one-year extension with offensive tackle Shon Coleman, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports (on Twitter). Last year, Coleman came into training camp last year as the favorite to become San Francisco's main swing tackle. Then, he suffered a season-ending ankle injury that caused the team to change course. Coleman suffered a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula during ...2020
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• Mike Mayock NFL Mock Draft 2016: Complete Results from NFL Network Draft Guru
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