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• Rams GM revealed as potential trade partner for Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie

On Tuesday morning, Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead spoke with reporters via video conference to talk about the team’s offseason strategy ahead of free agency and the draft over the next two months. One particular takeaway from the press conference — posted on X by Nate Atkins, senior Rams writer for The Athletic […]...2026
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• Matthew Stafford expected to be OK for Divisional Round
Played through sprained finger in Wild Card win over Panthers Matthew Stafford has a sprain on the index finger. But Sean McVay said he’s good to roll for Sunday’s divisional game against the Bears. (The Athletic - Nate Atkins) FF Today's Take: Stafford played through the injury on Saturday, so it never seemed all that likely that it would cause him to miss a playoff game. The even...2026
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 8’ and ‘Day 9’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s what happened this weekend, and prayers up for Colts backup running back Salvon Ahmed after tough training camp scene... The Indianapolis Colts returned to training camp this weekend for back-to-back morning practices on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Tied with some family plans, I wasn’t able to get Day 8 up in time yeste...2025
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 7’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Let there be lights! The Indianapolis Colts held their first night practice ever of training camp at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, on Thursday evening, and there were a few takeaways to take note of: Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Anthony Richardson Showcases the Deep Ball Offensive fireworks aboun...2025
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 6’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the late July temperature rises, so did some tempers out there among teammates at practice... The Indianapolis Colts were back at training camp practice on Tuesday morning, for a consecutive day in full pads. It was another hot late July day, but the Colts quarterbacks kept cool in the pocket. Let’s get to the takeaways: ...2025
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 5’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images First day in full pads, gang! Coming off the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts were back at it again on Monday at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana for ‘Day 5’ of team training camp, and for the first time in full pads! Here are some of the key takeaways from members of the local media: Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Spor...2025
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 4’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It wasn’t the most highlight filled day, but there were some key takeaways from another sweltering late July practice. With another sweltering late July summer day, the Indianapolis Colts took to training camp at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, on Saturday afternoon again, and will be off until Monday’s 10 AM practice, returning ba...2025
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard expects ‘really physical’ training camp this year

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts are expected to compete at a higher level throughout the roster collectively this training camp. According to the IndyStar’s Nate Atkins, Indianapolis Colts longtime general manager Chris Ballard expects a physical training camp this year: Chris Ballard said to expect a really physical training camp. He’s pretty happy wi...2025
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• Colts have plan to monitor QB Anthony Richardson’s sore shoulder until training camp

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images There’s a plan in place for the Colts until camp kicks off... According to head coach Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts have a plan in place to monitor 3rd-year quarterback Anthony Richardson’s sore right throwing shoulder over the next six weeks until NFL training camp begins (via The IndyStar’s Nate Atkins): Shane Steichen on how he'll monitor An...2025
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• Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. on Tyler Warren: ‘That Penn State tight end is pretty good’

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Michael Pittman Jr. was short but sweet as it relates to Tyler Warren’s prospects headed to the next level on Thursday. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren earned a little bit of high praise from Indianapolis Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr., who said ‘he’s pretty good’ (via The Indy Star’s Nate Atkins): Michael Pittman Jr., big draft guy:"That Penn 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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• Rams should consider signing ‘stalwart defender’ at safety

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Ex-Colts star Julian Blackmon is still searching for a new home The Los Angeles Rams could always use more depth in the secondary, particularly at safety. Currently, the Rams have John Johnson III, second-year stud Kamren Kinchens, Quentin Lake and Jaylen McCollough at the position. L.A. could bolster its depth by signing a “stalwart defender” in free a...2025
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"One particular takeaway from the press conference — posted on X by Nate Atkins, senior Rams writer for The Athletic […]"

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"Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star reported that the defender played through a torn rotator cuff that he suffered in the season opener."

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"— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) December 27, 2024 Colts running back Jonathan Taylor earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his phenomenal performance with 218 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the Week 16 win."

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"Report: Eagles’ Roy Istvan Considered a ‘Top Candidate’ for Colts O-Line Coach Opening - Stampede BlueAccording to the IndyStar’s Nate Atkins, Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach Roy Istvan is considered a ‘top candidate’ to fill the Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach vacancy on newly named head coach Shane Steichen’s coaching staff."

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• Rams GM revealed as potential trade partner for Chiefs’ Trent McDuffie
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• Colts WR Alec Pierce plans to play out this season, without a contract extension

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts so far have been at contract odds with another key young offensive player from their 2022 draft class. According to the source himself at training camp, Indianapolis Colts 4th-year wideout Alec Pierce plans to play out this upcoming season without a contract extension (via The IndyStar’s Nate Atkins): Alec Pierce said hi...2025
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• Colts Training Camp ‘Day 3’ Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It was hot out there, and there were some positive takeaways in the sweltering late July heat at Colts camp. I went ‘camping’ live for the first time in Grand Park, Westfield, on Friday morning, and with the late July temperatures rising (blame all that corn sweat!), so did quarterback Anthony Richardson’s play—with unquestionably hi...2025
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• Colts have plan to monitor QB Anthony Richardson’s sore shoulder until training camp
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• Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. on Tyler Warren: ‘That Penn State tight end is pretty good’
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• Colts fans need to prepare themselves that Tyler Warren won’t be available at 14

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images This guy is good. Maybe too good. Tyler Warren has been linked to the Indianapolis Colts leading up to the NFL draft. So much so, that it is an open secret that the Colts would love to nab him with the fourteenth overall selection. Everyone can see this is an area the team desperately needs to improve, and a pick like Warren would do wonders. He is the ...2025
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• Key takeaways from new Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s introductory press conference

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The veteran defensive coordinator will be implementing his vision, scheme, and philosophies for the Colts defense soon. Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was introduced as the new playcaller calling the defensive shots along the sidelines for the Horseshoe on Thursday. The veteran defensive coordinator preached accountability and wan...2025
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• For Lou Anarumo to succeed with the Colts, he will need some help

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images The defensive coordinator changed, but nothing will if things stay the same elsewhere. The Indianapolis Colts desperately needed a change on the defensive side of the ball. It was a unit that struggled mightily in 2023 and again in 2024 under Gus Bradley. His propensity for zones and light pressure were problematic, but they were also a symptom of w...2025
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• Should Anthony Richardson be shut down if Colts are eliminated Saturday?

Jonathan Taylor #28 and Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate a run in the third quarter while playing the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium — December 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The dynamic backfield duo featuring Taylor and Richardson combined for 288 of Indy’s single-game record-breaking 335 rushing yards against ...2024
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• Will Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce play in Week 13 vs. Patriots?

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Josh Downs ruled out, Alec Pierce could see an expanded role in Week 13 if he’s able to go. Blaine Grisak breaks down the fantasy football implications. The Indianapolis Colts offense has been inconsistent this season, with a lot of that being because of the quarterback position. Anthony Richardson continues to show flas...2024
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• Colts CB Kenny Moore II has pointed postgame comments following third straight loss

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Frustrations are starting to boil over for veteran leaders of the Colts locker room—particularly on defense. Indianapolis Colts veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II made some pointed comments post-game, following his team losing its third straight game—as the Horseshoe fell 30-20 to the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday (via WTHR’s Do...2024
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• Broncos offense unleashes air assault on the Panthers for fifth win

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Beating the Panthers 28-14, Denver wasn’t the first team to score but once it started, it didn’t stop. On national Tight End Day, it was definitely tight end day in Denver as Adam Trautman and Nate Atkins were big contributors to the Broncos’ scoring efforts as Trautman was the second-leading receiver and the two tight ends each scored a TD. While the P...2024
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• Week 8 PPR RB fantasy football rankings including injury news, sleepers, more

Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images Which running backs will shine in Week 8 for your fantasy football teams? We’ll take a look at all of them in our PPR rankings. Welcome to Week 8 of the NFL season. With so many wide receiver injuries and defenses built to stop the passing game, running backs have had a strong first half of the season. This week we saw two of the best, Saquon Barkley and De...2024
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• Colts DC Gus Bradley admits lighter boxes to slow down Texans pass attack led to run defense derailing

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts run defense was poor in Week 1, and they’ll have to make some adjustments headed into Lambeau Field. Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley acknowledged on Tuesday that his defense’s deployed “lighter boxes” to provide extra help in the secondary against the Houston Texans star studded passing game—led to ensuing run defense ...2024
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• Colts Training Camp Quick Hits: ‘Day 12’

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images That’s a wrap at Grand Park for Colts training camp... with some joint practices next week still ahead of their road preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their final training camp practice at Grand Park on Thursday evening (Day 12 of 12) with a consecutive joint practice session with the Arizona Cardinal...2024
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• Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s annual pre-draft press conference
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• Colts Awards & Superlatives: 1st quarter of the season!

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Which Colts are deserving of some awards for their performances through the 1st quarter of the NFL Season? MVP: Bernhard Raimann, Left Tackle While the Colts entire Offensive Line could be nominated for this award, special value has to be given to franchise Left Tackle Bernhard Raimann. He ranks 6th among all Tackles (5th for LTs) in pass pro grade with j...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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• Notes From the Final Practice Prior to Preseason Game 1

Jay Robins, Stampede Blue The Colts had their final practice before facing the Broncos. Alec Pierce: Player of the Day Alec Pierce was the go to target of the 1st team offense, quite literally being the 1st target on every single series. He had 3 catches for 1 TD and a massive deep catch to start the day. Him and Anthony Richardson connected with aerial performance that awed attendees wit...2024
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• Colts takeaways from 1st minicamp practice—as rookie AD Mitchell continues to turn heads

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts rookie 2nd round pick AD Mitchell continues to make plays throughout the early offseason practices—and we’re taking notice. The Indianapolis Colts kicked off their first practice of mandatory veteran 3-day minicamp—which will be the local media’s last look until NFL training camp kicks off later in July. While there were quite ...2024
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• Colts ‘Day 2’ OTAs Quick Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s what members of the local Indy media were able to highlight from Wednesday’s ‘Day 2’ Colts OTA. The Indianapolis Colts held ‘Day 2’ of OTAs on Wednesday, and members of the local Indy media were able to take in some of the first looks of this year’s squad during 11-on-11 work—including how the right surgically repaired throwin...2024
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• Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. clarifies recent comments admittedly made out of frustration

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. walked back recent comments that were made following a tough loss. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. clarified recent comments he made out of frustration following the team’s controversial loss to the Cleveland Browns this past weekend (via 1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen): Michael P...2023
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• The Linc - Rules analyst would be “shocked” if the NFL doesn’t outlaw the Eagles’ QB sneaks
Photo by Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/17/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Quarterback Push Could Be Outlawed by NFL Next Season - The 33rd TeamPushing a ball carrier to help move him forward has been legal in the NFL since 2005 and in the college game since 2013. But amazingly, the Eagles really have been the first tea...2023
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• Pernell McPhee Is Quickly Becoming the New Face of the Chicago Bears Defense
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• Jay Cutler Finally in Perfect Situation in Chicago Bears Offense
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• Chicago Bears Outside Linebacker Sam Acho Could Be a Surprise Starter on Defense
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• Does Indianapolis have any issues attracting or pursuing free agents?

General Manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center — February 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Colts entered free agency with the seventh-highest cap space, so is it fair to blame inertia against the front office or could there be another underlying issue? First tim...2024
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• Recap and highlights of the Bengals’ joint practice with the Colts

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Colts are in town. Ahead of their preseason finale on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Indianapolis Colts for a joint practice on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the session. Newly signed running back Zack Moss got his first look at his old team after signing with the Bengals as a free agent. Bengals RB Zack Moss ...2024
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• Colts’ Hall of Famer Edgerrin James mediated to help repair relationship with Jonathan Taylor

Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports The Colts turned to one of their franchise’s all-time running back greats to help mend their once fractured relationship with Jonathan Taylor. Indianapolis Colts team owner Jim Irsay indicated on Saturday that Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James mediated to help repair the franchise’s once fractured relationship with star workhorse Jonathan Taylor (via...2023
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• Will Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce play in Week 13 vs. Patriots?
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• Matthew Stafford expected to be OK for Divisional Round
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• Colts WR Alec Pierce plans to play out this season, without a contract extension
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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 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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• Quick takeaways from Colts Jonathan Taylor’s press conference before returning to practice

The Indianapolis Star-USA TODAY NETWORK Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to media members for the first time since entering a contentious contract dispute and being placed on PUP. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to the media for the first time since starting a contentious contract dispute with the franchise all offseason—and after being recently activated for...2023
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• Quick takeaways from Colts Jonathan Taylor’s press conference before returning to practice

The Indianapolis Star-USA TODAY NETWORK Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to media members for the first time since entering a contentious contract dispute and being placed on PUP. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to the media for the first time since starting a contentious contract dispute with the franchise all offseason—and after being recently activated for...2023
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• Anthony Richardson injury updates: Colts QB exits Texans game, enters concussion protocol

Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The Colts rookie was taken to the locker room in the first half against Houston Anthony Richardson’s second NFL game saw him join rare company. But it remains unclear if the rookie will be able to finish the contest against the Houston Texans. Richardson was taken to the blue medical tent during the first half Sunday, and then was seen walking from the tent t...2023
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