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Indianapolis, sensing an open path in the AFC, traded two first-round draft picks for Sauce Gardner. The Colts did not win a game after that. Jones had dealt with a fracture in his leg and then tore his Achilles in Week 14. Gardner missed time, as did Charvarious Ward at the other corner spot.
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Colts GM hints at Daniel Jones’ future with team after Achilles injury derailed resurgent season
The one-season union between Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts seems poised for an extension. On Thursday, returning general manager Chris Ballard provided insight on where the Colts stand with their 2025 starting quarterback, who was enjoying a career resurgence before sustaining a season-ending Achilles injury late last year.
The Indianapolis Colts have an important decision on former first-round pick Anthony Richardson regarding his fifth-year option.
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Indianapolis Colts' 10 largest salary cap hits in 2026
Looking ahead to the 2026 offseason, which Indianapolis Colts players are set to have the highest salary cap hits next season? According to Over the Cap, the Colts have $45.77 million in available cap space. Compared to the rest of the NFL, this is the ninth-most in football currently.
Sunday’s game was inconsequential from a big-picture standpoint for the Colts. With the season over, all eyes turned to principal owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon and the huge questions regarding the team’s future — most notably, if that future would include general manager Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen.
The Indianapolis Colts looked the part of Super Bowl contenders with a 7-2 record when they traded two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to the New York Jets for cornerback Sauce Gardner.
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When is Indianapolis Colts first pick in 2026 NFL draft?
In total, the Colts currently have five draft picks in 2026. Along with trading away their first-rounder, GM Chris Ballard also traded the Colts' sixth-round draft pick as part of the trade that brought Mekhi Blackmon over from Minnesota.
The Indianapolis Colts continued shaping their offseason Thursday by signing cornerback Robert Carter Jr. to a reserve/future contract. On the surface, it is a small transaction, but it aligns directly with a philosophical shift the organization has openly acknowledged.