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• Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch for the Colts - Part 4

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images In this series, we’ll look at 3 draft prospects who would be great fits for the Colts in any round. We’re back for another season of the “3 prospects to watch for” series. This season, every position will be evaluated as the Colts can justify using a high draft pick on pretty much any spot on the team. Here are the three candidates for this week’s series: Will Howard...2025
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• 2025 Colts Breakout Candidates… not named Anthony Richardson

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Which non-QB Colts could take a big leap forward in 2025? A trio of 2024 rookies stepping into bigger roles, a young player with immense upside moving up from the back of the rotation at his position, and a veteran who enjoyed a career year last season, but could fly even higher in a contract year. Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Ima...2025
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• Giants news, 3/22: Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants headlines for Saturday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View New York Giants mock draft tracker: Shedeur Sanders rises to top spot New York Giants draft rumors: Schefter — Shedeur Sanders will be available for New York at No. 3 Aaron Rodgers rumors: What Rodgers’ visit to Pittsburgh could mean for New York Giants New York ...2025
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• Does Colts' Zaire Franklin still believe in Anthony Richardson with Daniel Jones looming?

Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin indicated he hasn't yet given up on Anthony Richardson....2025
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images Could the Colts make another defensive free agency splash to add another starter—only this time, at the 2nd level? According to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell (subscription), the Indianapolis Colts are among the ‘ideal landing spots’ for still unsigned Arizona Cardinals free agent linebacker Kyzir White: Kyzir White, LB 2024 team: Cardinals Why he’s still a fr...2025
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• Colts revise tackle Braden Smith’s contract after undisclosed absence made his future status uncertain

Braden Smith #72 of the Indianapolis Colts lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium — Nov. 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images “We are supporting Braden,” Ballard told reporters inside the Indiana Convention Center. “I think the world of him and he’s been a great player for us. We will see go...2025
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• Giants news, 3/22: Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, more headlines
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• 4 free agent linebackers who could be good fits for the Cowboys

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys would do well to add linebacker help during free agency With free agency beginning this week, it’s time for NFL teams to start buying new players. For the Dallas Cowboys, we are not sure what that ultimately means, but there’s always a chance the team does something. For them, it’s just about filling the holes in their roster so they can draf...2025
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• Giants news, 2/12: Cam Ward, Amani Toomer, Azeez Ojulari, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Wednesday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View NFL analyst puts new name in consideration for the New York Giants at quarterback ESPN mock draft: Field Yates sends Cam Ward to the Giants New York Giants free agency: CB Charvarius Ward a potential fit? 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Willie Lampkin, iOL, North C...2025
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• Potential free-agents for every Colts’ position of need

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images With his back against the wall, this might finally be the offseason where Ballard takes somes risks in free agency. I don’t think the general manager’s seat has ever been hotter, as it is playoffs or clean-house for the Colts going into next year. This is not only the final chance for Chris Ballard to finally put together a winning football team, but as...2025
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• PFF names Colts as ‘top landing spot’ for 49ers free agent LB Dre Greenlaw

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Could the Colts significantly upgrade their linebacking corps this offseason with one of the league’s better players? According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts have been named as a ‘top landing spot’ for San Francisco 49ers soon-to-be free agent standout linebacker Dre Greenlaw: Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers Overall Free-Agent Rank: 18 Potential Lan...2025
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• Stampede Blue Staff Awards: Who was the Colts 2024 MVP?

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images While the Colts season didn’t end the way they wanted to, there are plenty of Colts deserving of recognition for their achievements. Who did the Stampede Blue Staff pick for the Colts awards? Most Valuable Player: Voting: Quenton Nelson (4), DeForest Buckner (3), Jonathan Taylor (2) In a very tight race, MVP came down to 3 very deserving candidates. Qu...2025
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The yearly draft leak article is months away, but we can look at how we get there, now. Welcome to the first article in the series that gets us to the 2025 Chris Ballard NFL Draft Leak. An unofficial Indianapolis Colts annual tradition. Compiling the draft leak article is a labor of love but it’s a process I realized I could do a better job documenting. Normally I ju...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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• Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images On Friday morning, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard held his annual (and league required) end-of-season press conference, after the franchise finished short of another playoff berth—following an underwhelming 8-9 record during the 2024 season. While in the past, Ballard has insisted on his continued process, showing an air of confide...2025
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• Pat McAfee goes scorched earth on the state of the Indianapolis Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The former Colts Punter and current sports media superstar took to Twitter/X to air out his grievances with the state of the organization. The Indianapolis Colts are amidst another organizational collapse after melting down against the worst team in the NFL on Sunday. The New York Giants were slated with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Dra...2024
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"co/z8AYTs8zev— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) February 12, 2025 Germaine Pratt ranked 10th in the NFL in tackles this past season (143) and was one of only three players with 140+ tackles and 6+ turnover plays), along with Zack Baun and Zaire Franklin."

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"If you ask current Colts star linebacker Zaire Franklin, his general manager Chris Ballard will be sending everything ‘that’s not nailed down’ to trade up to get Harrison Jr."

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"Eagles training camp: Lone joint practice with Colts ends in brawl after Jason Kelce blindsides Zaire Franklin"

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"Linebacker Zaire Franklin is remaining with the Colts."

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"Linebacker Zaire Franklin broke through the Jacksonville line and blocked Logan Cooke‘s punt at the end of Jacksonville’s first offensive possession."

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• Giants news, 3/22: Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, more headlines
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White
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• Colts revise tackle Braden Smith’s contract after undisclosed absence made his future status uncertain
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• 4 free agent linebackers who could be good fits for the Cowboys
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• What an ideal offseason would look like for the Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images With both Ballard and Steichen confirmed for at least one more year, we can think about the immediate future for the franchise Each offseason is a blank page for every general manager to try and improve their roster, both in the short and the long term. The Colts are currently in a position where there are very little starters set in stone for next y...2025
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• Could the Colts target Bengals veteran LB Germaine Pratt—who’s requested a trade?

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Could the Colts bring in a former Bengals captain and longtime starter at linebacker to help install new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s scheme? According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Cincinnati Bengals veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade—following veteran defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s firing and subsequ...2025
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Social media has varying opinions on the veterab linebacker requesting a trade. The Cincinnati Bengals and their fans got a bit of a surprise Wednesday when veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt requested a trade from the team. One of the first draft picks of the Zac Taylor and Lou Anarumo era for this team, Pratt is now potentially looking to bounce like his...2025
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• Giants news, 2/12: Cam Ward, Amani Toomer, Azeez Ojulari, more headlines
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• 2025 Colts Breakout Candidates… not named Anthony Richardson
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• Giants news, 3/22: Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, more headlines
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White
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• Giants news, 2/12: Cam Ward, Amani Toomer, Azeez Ojulari, more headlines
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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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• Colts to hire James Bettcher as linebackers coach

Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com The Colts are hiring the former Bengals assistant in a similar role According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive assistant James Bettcher as their linebackers coach. The #Colts are hiring James Bettcher as their linebackers coach, per source. An experienced hire for new DC Lou A...2025
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• Stampede Blue Staff Awards: Who was the Colts 2024 MVP?
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• Colts fans: Team Ballard or team anybody else?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Do you like the move to retain Ballard for another year? Chris Ballard may be the most polarizing figure associated with the Indianapolis Colts; more than the head coach and more than the second year quarterback who produced his own set opinions among fans this year. Maybe it comes down to tenure. Ballard has been with the Colts double those two men ...2025
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• Defensive snap percentage for the Broncos - season review

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Who played and how much in which games? The Denver Broncos defense finished 3rd in points allowed at 311. That’s 11 points more than the first place Los Angeles Chargers. Despite that both AFC West teams got blown out in their wildcard games. In fact, teams with scoring defenses ranked 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 8th all lost in the wild card round. Four of the top 10 d...2025
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• Giants news, 3/22: Shedeur Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, more headlines
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade
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• Giants news, 2/12: Cam Ward, Amani Toomer, Azeez Ojulari, more headlines
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• CBS Sports lists surprising choice as Colts’ ‘Most Valuable Player’ for 2024 season
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• Indianapolis Colts 2025 Off-Season Primer

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts are coming off a rather disappointing season in which they finished with a losing 8-9 record and also missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. The Colts are now entering a very pivotal offseason, and under the leadership of GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen will have to address the big question marks on the roster during ...2025
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• Colts fans: Team Ballard or team anybody else?
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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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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• Colts LB Zaire Franklin takes to social media for accountability regarding certain antics

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Colts scrutinized starting linebacker apologized for some of his publicly questionable commentary and conduct this past season. Indianapolis Colts starting linebacker Zaire Franklin took to Twitter (or X) on Tuesday to address the fans, after some arguably questionable antics and commentary this past season: Indy fans!Listen, I made some mistakes...2025
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• Eagles training camp: Lone joint practice with Colts ends in brawl after Jason Kelce blindsides Zaire Franklin

The Eagles and Colts ended a very intense joint practice early on Tuesday...2023
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• Should Colts surrender a draft capital haul to trade up to select Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.?

Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. looks like a bigger ‘chip of the ole’ block,’ and the Colts do need more elite playmakers... right? RIGHT? Depending on who you ask, the Indianapolis Colts should or shouldn’t do everything in their power to acquire prized Ohio State junior wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who’s officially declared for the 2024 NFL D...2024
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• What are the Colts missing in order to become contenders?

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images An offseason reflexion about the state of the NFL and where the Indianapolis Colts currently are Right when the AFC freed itself from the grasp of Tom Brady, another generational type of winning quarterback emerges right in our conference. The Colts, unlike the last time that happened, were not in a position to compete against said quarterback, as instea...2024
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• Colts defenders impressed by Texans' C.J. Stroud: 'Hell of a player ... definitely a playmaker'

Zaire Franklin and E.J. Speed say Stroud does not play like a rookie...2024
• It’s time to sign Zack Baun to a contract extension

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Eagles suddenly have a stud linebacker. What a feeling! He was one of the first players targeted by the Eagles this off-season, signed on the first day of free agency. He had been a solid situational pass rusher as an edge/outside linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, specializing in blitzing the quarterback and causing problems in the backfield. N...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Chris Jones teases week 8 arrival

Nov 26, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones (95) runs onto the field during player introductions before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports | Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Chiefs headlines for Wednesday, August 23 The latest Could we have to wait until week 8 to see Chris Jones? Week...2023
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• Cowboys countdown to kickoff: #63 Tyler Biadasz
Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys face the New York Giants in Week 1. And we’re counting down to it by jersey numbers. We’re continuing our countdown to the opening game of the Dallas Cowboys 2023 regular season. Each day we’ll present a new player whose jersey number represents the countdown to opening day. Today is number 63. C Tyler Biadasz Born: 20th November 1997 (25)...2023
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• 2023 Pro Bowl Voting: Ravens have 4 players leading AFC Pro Bowl voting; 15 players in Top 8

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images The Ravens are doing well in Pro Bowl Voting Updated 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Voting lists were released on Wednesday, December 13, and 15 Ravens made the Top 10 in overall voting. When narrowing it down to AFC rankings, four of the 15 Ravens on the list are leading their position. PRO BOWL VOTING BY POSITION (AFC RANK) CENTER Creed Humphrey — Chiefs T. Lind...2023
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• Three 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch for the Colts - Part 4
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• ESPN lists Colts as ‘ideal landing spot’ for unsigned Cardinals free agent LB Kyzir White
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• Could the Colts target Bengals veteran LB Germaine Pratt—who’s requested a trade?
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• Potential free-agents for every Colts’ position of need
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• PFF names Colts as ‘top landing spot’ for 49ers free agent LB Dre Greenlaw
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• Exposing a Colts Draft Leak, Part 1: positions of need
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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 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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• Is there a feud brewing between former Colts punter Pat McAfee and team captain Zaire Franklin?

A Pat McAfee fan holds up a sign at the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images “They use my picture as if I’m the only human that was talking about the problems that were happening in your locker room,” McAfee said. “Your locker room. The one that had people missing treatment and gambling on the team and being late to meetin...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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• Rapid Reaction: Colts release first unofficial depth chart of preseason

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images We have a better idea of how the pecking order is playing out for the Colts, rapidly approaching Week 1 of preseason. The Indianapolis Colts released their first unofficial depth chart on Tuesday, and while there weren’t necessarily any shocking surprises, there were at least a few key takeaways: Our first unofficial depth chart of the preseason:...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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• 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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• Sifting Through the Smoke: The Colts Will Select Anthony Richardson in the NFL Draft
Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Don’t believe everything you hear these days, but here’s why the choice for the Colts has already been made. With the 2023 NFL Draft just days away, there’s a lot of speculation on which of the top quarterback prospects the Indianapolis Colts will ultimately select with the #4 overall pick. However, in a remaining quarterback group outside of the #1 pi...2023
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