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• Pacers Notes: Game 4 Loss, Haliburton, Mathurin, Nesmith, Carlisle
The Pacers were on their way to taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals Friday night when their offense inexplicably hit a wall, writes James Boyd of The Athletic. The crisp passing and constant motion they’ve displayed throughout the series disappeared in the fourth quarter, allowing Oklahoma City to rally for a 111-104 […]...2025
• Colts OC ‘very pleased’ with WR AD Mitchell’s spring, but consistency remains key

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts’ WR AD Mitchell could have a breakout Year 2, as the initial offseason returns have been very promising. According to Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, 2nd-year wideout AD Mitchell’s spring has been “really, really good,” including being impressed with his attitude, but consistency remains key (via 1075 T...2025
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• Colts PK Spencer Shrader reportedly has slight leg up in open kicking competition

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Spencer Shrader appears to be in the driver’s seat to win the Colts starting kicking job this offseason, but it’s not a given. The Indianapolis Colts surprised many by re-signing place kicker Spencer Shrader back to their roster earlier this offseason. The Colts already had veteran (and former Pro Bowler) Matt Gay in the fold, who wa...2025
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• Colts’ Irsay daughters still firmly believe in Ballard, Steichen, but ‘standard hasn’t been met’ as of late

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images No ownership mandates were publicly made, but this appears to be a pivotal year for the Colts’ top brass—especially with the ownership transition now in place. In their first press conference since transitioning into their new ownership roles with the Colts organization since their late father’s recent passing, the Irsay daughters: Carlie Irsay-Gord...2025
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• Colts All-Pro LB Zaire Franklin confirms that rookie TE Tyler Warren never asked for jersey number

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images To his credit, Warren never asked Franklin, a reigning NFL 2nd-Team All-Pro and team captain for the Colts, because the top rookie didn’t think he has earned that right yet. On ‘Up & Adams’ with host Kay Adams, Indianapolis Colts starting linebacker Zaire Franklin confirmed that first round rookie Tyler Warren never asked him if he’d...2025
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• Report: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. ‘avoided serious injury’ during team practice Thursday

Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Michael Pittman Jr. will be okay after leaving the Colts’ team practice. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who left the team’s offseason practice on Thursday, ‘avoided a serious injury’, according to The Athletic’s James Boyd. #Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. avoided a serious injury, per a league source. He banged knees ...2025
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• Colts injury update to kickoff OTAs and quick glimpse of the beginning starting QB battle

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts kicked off OTAs on Wednesday with some updates. The Indianapolis Colts began their voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday (Phase III), which will run through Friday of this late work week. Both starting All-Pro linebacker Zaire Franklin (ankle, with a boot) and fellow projected starter Jaylon Carlies (shoulder) are still ...2025
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• Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making basketball plays that get seen as much more

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark were involved in yet another ordinary basketball play that got blown up into so much more. INDIANAPOLIS — By nature, rivalries make everything feel bigger. Wins feel enormous. Losses feel crushing. Big performances by players elevate them to cult hero status. And hard fouls? Well, those certainly elicit a lot more emotion. ...2025
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• Analysts react to Colts selecting RB DJ Giddens 151st Overall

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts select the freak athlete back out of Kansas State in Round 5, but what do analysts from around the NFL think of the newest Colts back? DJ Giddens, a 6’0 and 212 lbs. back out of Kansas State, dominated last year on his way to be a Doak Walker semifinalist by breaking the school record for most Yards per Carry (6.55, 8th this...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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• Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s annual pre-draft press conference

Clark Wade/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts’ longtime general manager rightfully didn’t reveal any aces in his sleeves ahead of this week’s NFL Draft, but there were some nuggets of useful information. Longtime Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke with members of the media in his annual pre-draft press conference ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft later t...2025
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• Colts hosted annual Local Pro Day on Tuesday

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts brought in a number of local products to scout and support their professional football dreams on Tuesday. The Indianapolis Colts hosted their annual local Pro Day on Tuesday at the team’s W. 56th street headquarters, as 55 NFL hopefuls were on-hand to participate—as well as members of the Horseshoe’s football operations and...2025
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• Colts quarterbacks Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones to split starting reps this offseason

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s shaping up to be a legitimate starting quarterback competition in Indianapolis this offseason. At the NFL Annual League Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated that incumbent 3rd-year starter Anthony Richardson, as well as recent veteran free agent addition Daniel Jones, the challen...2025
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• What Colts writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Grant Stuard

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images A look at what Colts fans and writers are saying about the Detroit Lions adding Grant Stuard free agency. Amidst a somewhat chaotic first day of the NFL new league year, the Detroit Lions came out with yet another free agent, special teams linebacker addition. Detroit has reportedly agreed to terms with former Colts linebacker Grant Stuard. With the...2025
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• Goodbye Ryan Kelly

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The longest tenured Colt of 2024 just agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, ending his tenure with the only team he has known thus far in his pro career. Let’s look back on this staple of the Colts for the last near decade, and give thanks for all he has given to the Colts and the city of Indianapolis. Ryan Kelly’s career started off at the end...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• Colts OC ‘very pleased’ with WR AD Mitchell’s spring, but consistency remains key
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• Colts PK Spencer Shrader reportedly has slight leg up in open kicking competition
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• Colts’ Irsay daughters still firmly believe in Ballard, Steichen, but ‘standard hasn’t been met’ as of late
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• Colts All-Pro LB Zaire Franklin confirms that rookie TE Tyler Warren never asked for jersey number
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• Analysts react to Colts selecting RB DJ Giddens 151st Overall
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• Colts select Ohio State Edge Rusher JT Tuimoloau with No. 45 pick in 2025 NFL Draft

Photo by CFP/Getty Images Indianapolis adds defensive lineup help in Ohio State’s JT Tuimoloau. The Indianapolis Colts were in need of some help along the defensive line. They found it in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Ohio State’s edge rusher, JT Tuimoloau. Tuimoloau is coming off his most productive year for the Buckeyes in 2024, recording 12.5 sacks, two forced fumble...2025
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• Albert Breer has heard Colts ‘linked to both Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland’ ahead of this week’s NFL Draft

Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts have a big receiving need at tight end and are heavily linked to the position’s top prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class. According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly been linked to both Penn State tight end Tyler Warren and Michigan’s Colston Loveland just ahead of this week’s 2025 NFL D...2025
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• Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s annual pre-draft press conference
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• Colts’ RB Jonathan Taylor reportedly will announce team’s 2nd, 3rd round picks

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Colts Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor goes back to ‘Badger Country’ to help announce some upcoming picks. Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor will reportedly announce the team’s 2nd and 3rd round picks at the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): Jonathan Taylor will announce the #Colts...2025
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• Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making basketball plays that get seen as much more
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• Colts’ free agency approach shows signs of going all-in for 2025 season

Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ — January 13, 2025. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Last season, the Indianapolis Colts retained 82% of the active roster from 2023, which was by far the highest percentage in the NFL. The end result in 2024 featured a disappointing 8-9 record and...2025
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• Breakout campaign from Alec Pierce is evidence to why Colts should create more competitive atmosphere

Colts receiver Alec Pierce #14 walks off the practice field during training camp at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Ind. — Aug. 4, 2024 | Thomas Butler-Guerrero “Yeah I mean, that’s a great case,” Colts GM Chris Ballard said at his end-of-season news conference. “Look, I’ll tell you a story. After the draft – you know, anytime you draft a player at a position, there’s some uneasines...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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• 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’ Shane Steichen clarifies ‘the process’ regarding since reinstated starting QB Anthony Richardson

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts finally divulged what the process was regarding since reinstated starting 2nd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. After refraining from elaborating earlier this week, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen clarified ‘the process’ that the franchise was going through over the past two weeks regarding since now reinstated starting 2nd...2024
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• Colts head coach Shane Steichen still sticking with struggling veteran starter Joe Flacco

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It appears we’ll see struggling veteran Joe Flacco start for at least one more week for Indianapolis at quarterback. Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen issued struggling veteran starter Joe Flacco a vote of confidence, despite consecutive games of poor results since taking over the first-team offense reins behind center (vi...2024
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• Why Colts fans are lashing out at the benching of Anthony Richardson

Steve Roberts-Imagn Images The past 72 hours have been centered around the young quarterback’s shortcomings, but what might be the final nail in the coffin is either indicative of an organizational dysfunction coming to a head or a never-before-seen master plan. The rollercoaster known as The Anthony Richardson Experience has been a bumpy one, but that was long to be expected. After just t...2024
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• Colts’ Irsay daughters still firmly believe in Ballard, Steichen, but ‘standard hasn’t been met’ as of late
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• Colts All-Pro LB Zaire Franklin confirms that rookie TE Tyler Warren never asked for jersey number
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• Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese keep making basketball plays that get seen as much more
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• Analysts react to Colts selecting RB DJ Giddens 151st Overall
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• Colts’ free agency approach shows signs of going all-in for 2025 season
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• Goodbye Ryan Kelly
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• Breakout campaign from Alec Pierce is evidence to why Colts should create more competitive atmosphere
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• CBS Sports lists surprising choice as Colts’ ‘Most Valuable Player’ for 2024 season
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• Mavs star Luka Doncic fires savage in-game message to Rick Carlisle, Pacers coach reacts
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was all business on Saturday as he faced his former coach in Rick Carlisle, who is now heading the Indiana Pacers. Doncic had a couple of run-ins with Carlisle throughout the game, and he didn’t hold back in the trash-talking of the ex-Mavs tactician. As James Boyd of Indy Star […] The post Mavs star Luka Doncic fires savage in-game message to Ric...2022
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• Warriors’ Stephen Curry edges WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point contest
By Joe Vardon, James Boyd and Sabreena Merchant INDIANAPOLIS — Stephen Curry, the greatest 3-point shooter in history, edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a first-of-its-kind shootout on All-Star Saturday Night. Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar whose 3,642 regular season 3-pointers are the most ever, and who has two NBA 3-point contest championships to his name, set a score of 29 to Iones...2024
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• No, the Detroit Lions shouldn’t trade for Jonathan Taylor

Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The Indianapolis Colts star running back wants out, but Detroit shouldn’t bite. The Detroit Lions made some significant improvements to their running back room heading into the 2023 season. They signed David Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million contract, and in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, they took running back Jahmyr Gibbs, surprisi...2023
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• Colts have to showcase complementary football and prove they are more than a talented team

Head coach Shane Steichen of the Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts look on during the national anthem prior to an NFL Football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High — December 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images “We have got to raise our standard,” Steichen told reporters Wednesday. “It starts with...2024
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• Report: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor requests a trade after meeting with Jim Irsay
Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images After meeting with Jim Irsay on Saturday, Jonathan Taylor and his camp clearly did not like the franchise’s answer on obtaining a new contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has officially requested a trade after meeting with team owner Jim Irsay on his private bus during Saturday’s tra...2023
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• Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor wants to be traded; should the Dolphins have interest?
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Should the Miami Dolphins pick up the phone and call the Indianapolis Colts about their star running back, Jonathan Taylor? For months, we’ve heard rumors about Miami’s mutual interest in former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. The free agent back is scheduled to meet with the New York Jets later today. Cook would improve Miami’s RB room, but an...2023
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• Jim Irsay is the horse’s ass of the Colts
Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images Irsay has become the Colts’ biggest headache. At a time where Colts fans should be excited about seeing a new era take shape, owner Jim Irsay seems hellbent on ruining everything. Irsay injected himself into the running back pay discussion last week by taking to Twitter to essentially say “tough luck” to the players who want to see change in the NFL to bet...2023
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• Colts QB Anthony Richardson will rejoin his teammates this week in Indianapolis

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will reunite with his teammates so he can continue learning and rehabbing in Indianapolis. Per head coach Shane Steichen, Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who’s coming off recent season-ending shoulder surgery, will rejoin his teammates this week (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): ...2023
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• Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor wants to be traded; should the Dolphins have interest?
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• Colts OC ‘very pleased’ with WR AD Mitchell’s spring, but consistency remains key
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• Colts PK Spencer Shrader reportedly has slight leg up in open kicking competition
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• Colts’ Irsay daughters still firmly believe in Ballard, Steichen, but ‘standard hasn’t been met’ as of late
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• Colts All-Pro LB Zaire Franklin confirms that rookie TE Tyler Warren never asked for jersey number
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• Report: Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. ‘avoided serious injury’ during team practice Thursday
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• Colts injury update to kickoff OTAs and quick glimpse of the beginning starting QB battle
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• Colts select Ohio State Edge Rusher JT Tuimoloau with No. 45 pick in 2025 NFL Draft
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• Conspiracy Report: Colts GM Chris Ballard Has Leaked the Colts 2025 Draft Plan
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• Colts’ free agency approach shows signs of going all-in for 2025 season
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• Colts take next franchise TE, landing Penn State’s Tyler Warren with first round pick

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Colts get a dynamic pass-catching TE in Penn State’s Tyler Warren. After months of speculation of who the Indianapolis Colts would select No. 14 overall, the team took Penn State tight end, Tyler Warren. Warren becomes just the second tight end taken by the Colts in the first round, joining Dallas Clark in 2003. With the No. 14 overall pick in the 2025 @...2025
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• Albert Breer has heard Colts ‘linked to both Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland’ ahead of this week’s NFL Draft
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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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• Colts’ Shane Steichen clarifies ‘the process’ regarding since reinstated starting QB Anthony Richardson
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• Conspiracy Report Spooktacular: Why Colts owner Jim Irsay benched Anthony Richardson

Colts.com Everything THEY don’t want you to know about Anthony Richardson’s benching. Happy Halloween! If you were looking for one of my post game highlight articles, or some other “normal” article I may write, you’ve arrived at the wrong place. Welcome to the newest Conspiracy Report where I, Chris Shepherd, will examine a nefarious plot and expose it for what it is. Now sure, I won’t be...2024
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• Colts Training Camp Quick Hits: ‘Day 11’; Cardinals and Horseshoe Hall of Famers In-Town

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The end is near for Colts camp, but this may have been the most exciting day yet—with the Arizona Cardinals and Horseshoe Hall of Fame legends in-town. We’re almost to the finish line, as the Indianapolis Colts training camp wrapped up Day 11 of 12 with its first of back-to-back joint training camp practices with the Arizona Cardinal...2024
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• Colts tight end Jelani Woods’ hamstrings look fully healed

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images After a disappointing 2023 season that never happened due to lingering hamstring injuries, Colts tight end Jelani Woods looks all the way back after recent workouts. After having hamstring injuries that ultimately ended his 2023 season before it began, Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods looks as though those hammies have fully healed per his ...2024
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• Report: Colts hiring former Eagles’ QBs coach Alex Tanney as passing game coordinator

Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the offseason continues, Indianapolis adds another coach to its staff. The Indianapolis Colts are hiring former Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterbacks coach Alex Tanney to their offensive staff, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler: The #Colts are hiring former #Eagles quarterbacks coach Alex Tanney to the offensive staff, per source. Tann...2024
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