Latest Indianapolis Colts News

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft

Apr. 18, 2024 14:06 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, this was a different kind of offseason. Instead of searching for a new starting quarterback or deciphering how free agents might conform to a new coach's offensive philosophy, he remained focused on improving...

DeForest Buckner and the Colts have agreed on a $46 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Apr. 15, 2024 12:02 PM EDT

Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and the Indianapolis Colts have agreed on a $46 million, two-year contract extension through 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday because the...

QB Kellen Mond joining the New Orleans Saints to compete for a backup role

Apr. 12, 2024 11:27 AM EDT

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to contract terms with free agent quarterback Kellen Mond, who'll compete for a back-up role behind Derek Carr. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis did not disclose financial details when he announced Mond's contract...

Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home at age 35

Apr. 01, 2024 15:48 PM EDT

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) — Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said they responded to a medical emergency...

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

Mar. 25, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in...

NFL considers rule changes that include challenges for penalties

Mar. 14, 2024 10:42 AM EDT

The Indianapolis Colts are proposing a rule change that would allow coaches to challenge any penalty call for the first time. The NFL released a list of several rule change proposals on Wednesday made by teams that included an option to run a fourth-and-20 play in lieu of an onside...

Joe Flacco is heading to the Colts on a 1-year, $4.5 million deal, AP source says

Mar. 13, 2024 20:50 PM EDT

Joe Flacco is heading to the Indianapolis Colts after helping the Cleveland Browns reach the playoffs and winning the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award. Flacco and the Colts agreed on a one-year deal for $4.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated...

Colts make Kenny Moore II NFL's highest-paid nickel cornerback with $30 million deal, AP sources say

Mar. 12, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts continued their spending spree Tuesday by agreeing to re-sign cornerback Kenny Moore II on a three-year deal worth $30 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of...

Colts agree to 3-year, $70 million deal with Michael Pittman Jr., AP source says

Mar. 11, 2024 18:08 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did everything he could to keep receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off this year's free agent market. He completed the job Monday. Two weeks after promising Pittman would be in Indy next season — one...

Indianapolis Colts place non-exclusive franchise tag on WR Michael Pittman Jr.

Mar. 05, 2024 16:51 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on starting receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Tuesday. The move was announced less than an hour before the league's deadline and less than a week after general manager Chris Ballard promised Pittman...