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Colts put Alec Pierce on IR, rule out Ashton Dulin for Texans game

Indianapolis placed WR Alec Pierce (heel) on injured reserve and ruled out WR Ashton Dulin for a second straight game, further thinning a receiver room for the 0-2 Colts' rematch with Houston.

Colts insider calls Texans rematch a 'must-win' after historic 0-2 skid

Indianapolis has lost nine straight games, the league's longest active streak, and has allowed 500-plus yards in each of its first two games, with local coverage framing Sunday's Houston rematch in stark terms.

Colts add veteran WR Darius Slayton as receiver room thins

Indianapolis signed veteran WR Darius Slayton and released an unofficial depth chart with Pierce, Laquon Treadwell and Slayton at receiver, shoring up a position group with uncertain availability.

Lucas Oil Stadium roof and window to stay open for Texans game

Both the retractable roof and window at Lucas Oil Stadium will be open for Sunday's 1 p.m. kickoff against Houston; the Colts are 17-13 all-time in that configuration.

0-2 Colts call the Texans rematch a must-win as Pierce's IR move thins the receiver room further.

Colts rule out WR Ashton Dulin for Week 3 against Texans

Indianapolis is already thin at receiver after placing Alec Pierce on injured reserve, and now loses another wideout for Sunday's home game.

Colts call Week 3 rematch with Texans 'mandatory' as tackling issues mount

Both AFC South rivals sit at 0-2, and Indianapolis is focused on fixing a missed-tackle problem before the loser drops to 0-3.

Colts call Sunday's Texans rematch mandatory as a tackling problem needs fixing.

Colts Call Texans Matchup 'Must-Win' Amid NFL's Longest Active Skid

Indianapolis carries a nine-game losing streak, the longest active run in the NFL, and a defense that has allowed more than 500 yards in each of its first two games, into Sunday's home game against Houston.

Colts Sign WR Darius Slayton to Fill Void Left by Injured Alec Pierce

Indianapolis added receiver Darius Slayton, reuniting him with former Giants teammate quarterback Daniel Jones, after Alec Pierce went down with an injury.

Colts WR Keenan Allen Charged With DUI-Related Misdemeanors

Indianapolis receiver Keenan Allen was charged September 16 with DUI-related misdemeanors after a blood-alcohol reading reported above .15, according to WISH-TV. An attorney conference is set for October 26; the club does not expect him to miss playing time while the case proceeds. Allen has not commented publicly.

Indianapolis' nine-game skid is on the line against Houston.

Slayton adds receiver depth as the Colts search for their first win.

Colts insider calls Sunday's Texans game "must-win" after 0-2 start

Indianapolis is 0-2 with a 9-game losing streak, the NFL's longest active skid; the defense has allowed 500-plus yards in each of the first two games. Colts host Houston (also 0-2) Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

A 9-game losing streak and a "must-win" home date with fellow 0-2 Houston define the Colts' week.

Local insider calls Week 3 vs. 0-2 Texans a "must-win" after Colts' ninth straight loss

Indianapolis fell to Kansas City in overtime, extending the NFL's longest active losing streak to nine games; the Colts defense has allowed over 500 yards in each of the first two games. Colts Insider Kevin Bowen framed Sunday's home date with Houston as pivotal.

Sunday's home game against fellow 0-2 Houston is being framed locally as a must-win to snap a nine-game skid.

Colts fall in OT to Chiefs, 33-30, open 0-2

Indianapolis erased three separate deficits at Arrowhead before falling in overtime; Kansas City's Travis Kelce set an NFL record with his 39th career 100-yard game as the Colts dropped to 0-2.

Steichen defends conservative OT play-calling after 0-2 start

Coach Shane Steichen addressed criticism of his overtime approach following Indianapolis' 33-30 loss to Kansas City, as the Colts search for their first win of the season.

Shane Steichen's overtime decision-making is drawing scrutiny at 0-2.

Colts rule out WR Ashton Dulin for Week 2 vs. Chiefs

Dulin (ankle) missed all three practices and was ruled out Friday by Shane Steichen, adding to a banged-up receiver room for the road trip to Kansas City.

Colts shift defensive green-dot duties to Akeem Davis-Gaither after Week 1 breakdown

After allowing 506 yards in the Week 1 loss to Baltimore, Indianapolis is moving play-calling responsibility from S Cam Bynum to LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, who led the team with 8 tackles in the opener.

A defensive command shake-up — green dot moving to Davis-Gaither — is Indy's answer to a 506-yard Week 1 breakdown.

Alec Pierce says return from foot surgery a 'silver lining' in Colts opener

Pierce caught 4 passes for 61 yards on 32 snaps in Week 1 after offseason ankle/heel surgery; he was a full participant Wednesday before sitting out Thursday with a heel issue.

Colts move defensive play-calling duties from Bynum to Davis-Gaither

After allowing 506 yards in the Week 1 loss to Baltimore, HC Shane Steichen shifted the defensive 'green dot' communication role from S Cam Bynum to LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, who led the team with 8 tackles.

Anarumo details communication breakdowns behind Colts' Week 1 defensive collapse

DC Lou Anarumo cited communication and tempo issues after Indianapolis allowed 7.9 yards per play to Baltimore, while standing behind rookie CB Justin Walley after a tough debut assignment on Zay Flowers.

Richardson returns to practice as Colts prep for Chiefs; Pierce, Stewart sit out

Backup QB Anthony Richardson Sr. returned to full practice participation Thursday; WR Alec Pierce (heel) and WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) both did not practice.

Colts continue retooling cornerback depth with Edwards, Carter move

Indianapolis signed CB Johnathan Edwards to the practice squad and released CB Rob Carter Jr. as it fine-tunes secondary depth ahead of a stretch against Baltimore, Kansas City and Houston.

Colts' unofficial Week 2 depth chart shows CB Cam Taylor-Britt reinstated from suspension

Indianapolis' unofficial depth chart for the Chiefs game lists CB Cam Taylor-Britt as reinstated from a one-game suspension and available for Sunday night.

The defensive communication fixes (Anarumo, new green-dot role) are the story to watch against a potent Chiefs offense.

Pierce's heel injury bears watching through Sunday's game status.

Colts hand defensive play-calling duties to Akeem Davis-Gaither after Week 1 breakdown

After allowing 506 total yards in a 41-23 home-opener loss to Baltimore, Indianapolis is shifting the in-helmet 'green dot' communication role from S Cam Bynum to LB Akeem Davis-Gaither ahead of Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Colts WR Alec Pierce logs 61 yards in season-opener return from offseason foot surgery

Pierce, back from roughly a six-month recovery, played 32 snaps and caught four passes for 61 yards in Week 1; he and coach Shane Steichen both said he's good to go for Sunday's game at Kansas City after a minor hand injury.

Indianapolis's defensive communication shake-up (green dot moving to Davis-Gaither) is the fix to watch after a historically bad home-opener loss.

Lou Anarumo owns Colts' defensive communication breakdown, preps for Mahomes

Indianapolis allowed 506 yards and zero tackles for loss in the Week 1 loss to Baltimore; the DC says the fixes start with his own coaching before a trip to Kansas City.

Colts reinstate CB Cam Taylor-Britt, set unofficial depth chart for Chiefs

Taylor-Britt returns from a one-game suspension; Daniel Jones remains the starting QB as Indianapolis preps for Sunday Night Football at Arrowhead.

Steichen calls Colts' Week 1 blowout a 'wake-up call' ahead of Arrowhead test

Indianapolis allowed 28 straight first-half points in the opener; the staff plans to simulate crowd noise in practice before the road trip.

Colts' communication issues on defense are the story ahead of a Mahomes test.

Taylor-Britt's return adds a piece back to the secondary.

Colts' defense implodes in 41-23 season-opening loss to Ravens

Allowed 506 total yards, the most in a home opener since 1984; Lamar Jackson threw for 324 yards, Derrick Henry ran for 144 and 3 scores.

Keenan Allen DWI matter: GM, head coach and Allen himself now on record

Allen was arrested on preliminary DWI charges; GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen both confirmed he'd play Week 1; the legal matter remains open and Allen has declined to discuss it further.

Colts' defense needs an answer after its worst home-opener yardage total in decades, with Kansas City up next.

Colts Insider: yardage, not just the loss, is the alarming part of Week 1

Long-time local Colts Insider Kevin Bowen said Indianapolis' 41-23 home-opener loss to Baltimore — its most points allowed in a home opener since 1984 — is concerning mainly for the 506 total yards surrendered, not just the final score, with Daniel Jones (in his first game back from Achilles surgery) going 19-of-31 for 166 yards.

506 yards allowed raises urgency questions ahead of a tough Week 2 trip to Kansas City.

Colts allow 506 yards in worst home-opener defensive showing since 1984

Indianapolis trailed 31-13 at half after 28 unanswered Baltimore points; Jonathan Taylor scored both Colts touchdowns in the 41-23 loss.

New-look Colts defense stumbles in debut after nine free-agent, five-rookie overhaul

A defense that added nine free agents and five rookies over the offseason had a rough first outing against Baltimore's offense.

A historically lopsided defensive outing puts DC Lou Anarumo's overhauled unit under scrutiny ahead of a Week 2 trip to Kansas City.

Jonathan Taylor's two-touchdown day keeps the offense afloat as the defense searches for answers.

Colts defense gives up four first-half TDs, trail Ravens 31-13 at half in opener

Indianapolis' defense struggled with Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium despite a Jonathan Taylor-led offense.

Colts rule out just one player to injury for season opener vs. Ravens

LB Austin Ajiake (hamstring) was the lone inactive tied to injury, while WR Alec Pierce (recently off PUP) is cleared to play.

Colts elevate CB Kenneth Harris from practice squad ahead of Ravens opener

Indianapolis added secondary depth for the opener after offseason cornerback turnover.

A nearly clean injury report and Alec Pierce's return from PUP give Indianapolis a healthier-than-expected start.

Colts to start Daniel Jones in first game back from Achilles tear

Jones returns Sunday vs. Baltimore nine months after tearing his Achilles; he threw for 3,101 yards and 19 TDs before the injury and was a full camp participant.

Colts list clean injury report ahead of Ravens, Alec Pierce 'looking fresh'

Indianapolis did not rule out any players for Week 1; WR Alec Pierce (heel) and S AJ Haulcy (ankle) both trended toward full health.

Colts enter season with backup QB, kicker battles resolved

Spencer Shrader won the kicking job after a 60-yard preseason field goal; Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard remain as Daniel Jones' backups.

Colts elevate tackle Luke Tenuta, waive CB Jaylon Jones ahead of Ravens

Indianapolis elevated Tenuta from the practice squad and waived Jones, a 2023 seventh-round pick who started all 17 games in 2024.

Can Daniel Jones stay healthy behind a retooled offensive line all season?

Does rookie-tested kicker Spencer Shrader give Indianapolis a distance edge in 2026?

Can the Colts' younger, faster defense turn takeaways into a playoff push?

Daniel Jones set for emotional return in Colts opener after Achilles tear

Jones plays his first game since tearing his Achilles nine months ago, aiming to build on last year's 8-2 start as Indianapolis hosts Baltimore Sunday.

Daniel Jones's first game action since his Achilles tear.

Daniel Jones set for first game since Achilles tear, faces Ravens Sunday

Jones tore his Achilles in December, played no preseason games, but was a full camp participant ahead of Sunday's home opener against Baltimore.

Colts open Week 1 with clean bill of health; four players limited

Every roster player practiced Wednesday; WR Alec Pierce (heel) was limited but called "on track" for Week 1 by coach Shane Steichen.

Colts promote T Luke Tenuta to 53-man roster, waive CB Jaylon Jones

Indianapolis reinforced its offensive line ahead of a Ravens defensive front, promoting Tenuta from the practice squad.

Daniel Jones' first game action since his Achilles tear anchors the Colts' opener against Baltimore.

Colts waive CB Jaylon Jones, elevate OT Luke Tenuta ahead of Week 1

Indianapolis reshuffled its offensive-line and secondary depth days before hosting Baltimore, waiving a 2023 draftee cornerback and adding a practice-squad tackle to the 53-man roster.

Roster churn continues into game week (Jones out, Tenuta up) as Colts host Baltimore Sunday.

Alec Pierce cleared for Week 1 return after ankle surgery, per Steichen

Pierce, coming off a 1,003-yard season, missed camp/preseason recovering from March ankle surgery but practiced last week and is expected to play Sunday vs. Baltimore.

Colts waive all single-game home ticket fees for 48-hour flash sale

Promotion runs Sept. 8-9, waiving standard 15-20% online service fees on single-game home tickets ahead of the opener.

Alec Pierce's ankle recovery and Week 1 workload is the key opener swing factor

Colts' backup QB question still simmering behind Daniel Jones

Anthony Richardson Sr. and rookie Riley Leonard split reps in the preseason finale, with ownership signaling a lean toward keeping Richardson as backup while developing Leonard.

Spencer Shrader wins Colts' kicking battle over Blake Grupe

Shrader hit a 60-yard field goal in the preseason finale and was reportedly good from near 70 in practice to beat out Grupe.

CB Charvarius Ward Sr. working back from a back injury, expects to be ready for Week 1

Ward missed roughly two weeks of practice with a back issue that flared over the offseason but has returned to individual and some full-team reps ahead of the Ravens opener.

Richardson-vs-Leonard backup-QB question still lingers behind Daniel Jones.

Shrader's leg strength won him the kicking job outright over Grupe.

Colts' Spencer Shrader wins kicking job after ACL/MCL comeback

Shrader beat out Blake Grupe for Indianapolis's kicking job, going 5-for-5 in the preseason including two 60-plus-yard field goals, capping a comeback from a torn ACL/MCL suffered on an extra point last season.

Colts bet a healthy Daniel Jones-Jonathan Taylor pairing recreates 2025's hot start

Indianapolis started 2025 8-2 before Jones's season-ending injury preceded an 0-7 finish. 2025 fourth-rounder Jalen Travis now replaces Braden Smith (signed with Houston) at right tackle.

Shrader's comeback capped a real kicking competition heading into Baltimore.

Jones-Taylor health is the swing factor for repeating 2025's hot start.

Colts name Anthony Richardson backup quarterback over Riley Leonard

Steichen named Richardson QB2 after camp; Ballard had said Tuesday Richardson 'is going to be an Indianapolis Colt this year.'

Steichen names five Colts team captains, including two-way honoree Daniel Jones

Captains: S Cam Bynum, DT DeForest Buckner, QB Daniel Jones, RB Jonathan Taylor, G Quenton Nelson; Jones returns as captain in his Achilles-recovery season.

Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon frames 2026 around 'Find a Way' mindset, praises Jones' Achilles recovery

Irsay-Gordon says Jones is 'coming back in record time' and praises new WR Keenan Allen's fit with Steichen's system.

Colts trade for C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, release K Blake Grupe and DL Colby Wooden at cutdown

Indianapolis traded a 6th-round pick for Bills center Van Pran-Granger; K Spencer Shrader won the kicking job over Blake Grupe.

Anthony Richardson named backup QB, resolving Colts' QB2 competition.

Daniel Jones named captain in his Achilles comeback season.

Colts traded for C Van Pran-Granger and resolved the kicker job for Shrader over Grupe.

Former Colt Kenny Moore II to receive Major Taylor Award at Circle City Classic

Longtime Colts CB Kenny Moore II (2017-2025, one Pro Bowl) will be honored at the reimagined Circle City Classic's Sept. 26 coaches' luncheon for his on-field and community impact.

Colts finalize 53, trade for C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, settle kicker job

Indianapolis released kicker Blake Grupe despite a strong camp make-rate in favor of Spencer Shrader (5-for-5 in the preseason), and traded a 2027 sixth-round pick to Buffalo for backup center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger after starter Dalton Tucker struggled snapping in the preseason finale.

Colts add RB Davon Booth, G Reid Holskey to practice squad

Indianapolis continued post-cutdown roster building Sept. 1, signing RB Davon Booth and G Reid Holskey to the practice squad and releasing RB Ulysses Bentley IV.

Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez signs extension after record season

Sanchez, entering his 10th season and tied for second-longest tenure on the roster, signed a contract extension off a franchise-record 44.7-yard net punting average in 2025, the second-best mark in the NFL.

GM Ballard: WR Keenan Allen will play Week 1 after preliminary DWI charges

WISH-TV reported Colts WR Keenan Allen was arrested Sunday, Aug. 30, on preliminary DWI charges. GM Chris Ballard told reporters Monday that Allen will play in the season opener, saying 'good people make mistakes' and asking fans to 'give him some grace.' Allen has not personally commented publicly. The matter is described here as reported by WISH-TV; no additional detail beyond the club's on-record statement is confirmed.

Center job settled via trade for Sedrick Van Pran-Granger after a shaky preseason finale snap.

Keenan Allen's status for Week 1 confirmed by the GM despite a pending preliminary DWI charge.

Colts finalize 53-man roster, cut Colby Wooden and Blake Grupe, place Will Mallory on IR

Indianapolis resolved its kicker battle in Spencer Shrader's favor and confirmed camp standout TE Will Mallory opens the year on injured reserve, designated to return.

Colts form initial 53-man roster, place three on IR

Indianapolis waived 29 players, released veterans including TE Pharaoh Brown and DT Derrick Nnadi, and placed TE Will Mallory (designated to return), WR D.J. Montgomery and WR Coleman Owen on IR.

Colts acquire backup C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger from Buffalo

Indianapolis sent a 2027 sixth-round pick to Buffalo for Van Pran-Granger plus a 2027 seventh-round pick, adding interior-line depth; Buffalo's own reporting matches this account exactly.

Colts sign 15 players to practice squad

Indianapolis filled out its practice squad Monday with players including DT Cam Ball, WR Anthony Gould and T Nolan Rucci.

Colts' backup-QB picture still unsettled after 34-6 loss to Falcons

Backups Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard combined for just two field goals in a lopsided loss to Atlanta. Richardson requested a trade last offseason; Indianapolis granted it but found no partner and has since declined his fifth-year option, leaving his roster status unresolved behind starter Daniel Jones heading into Saturday's finale against Detroit.

Colts activate WR Alec Pierce off PUP days before cutdown

Pierce, who missed all of camp after offseason ankle surgery and signed a four-year, $114 million deal to return in free agency, was activated off PUP Aug. 27. He caught 47 passes for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns last season.

Colts' kicker battle between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader unresolved heading into finale

Grupe, who filled in last year after Shrader's knee injury, has missed both preseason field-goal attempts including a 36-yarder, while Shrader has made all four of his tries, including a 61-yarder — a genuine roster puzzle since both are viewed as NFL-caliber kickers.

Alec Pierce practices for first time this season, targets Week 1 return

Pierce, recovering from offseason ankle/heel surgery on a four-year, $114M deal, took his first practice reps of the season Thursday ahead of Indianapolis' Sept. 13 opener vs. Baltimore.

Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez signs extension after franchise-record season

Sanchez, a nine-year Colts original who joined as an undrafted free agent in 2017, set the franchise's single-season net-punting record (44.7 yards, 2nd-best in NFL) last year.

Colts Insider flags backup QB depth concerns after 34-6 preseason loss to Falcons

Both Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard struggled behind starter Daniel Jones in a scoreless-touchdown loss; kickers Blake Grupe and Spencer Schrader are competing for one roster spot.

Colts WR Alec Pierce could return to practice this week before roster cuts

Pierce, out since March ankle surgery, is expected back before Saturday's finale; GM Chris Ballard expects him ready for Week 1 vs. Baltimore.

Colts WR Alec Pierce could return to practice this week ahead of preseason finale

Coach Shane Steichen said Tuesday he's hopeful Pierce, out since March ankle surgery, practices before Saturday's game vs. Detroit. GM Chris Ballard has said he expects Pierce ready for the Sept. 13 opener vs. Baltimore.

Colts WR Alec Pierce could return to practice this week ahead of preseason finale

OC Jim Bob Cooter breaks down backup QB battle, Keenan Allen's fit after Falcons loss

Following Indy's 6-34 preseason loss to Atlanta, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter addressed where Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson Sr. stand in the competition to back up starter Daniel Jones, and how newly signed veteran WR Keenan Allen fits in.

Colts' backup QB picture no clearer after 34-6 loss to Falcons

Both Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard struggled to move the offense; Indianapolis declined Richardson's fifth-year option and his spring trade request was never filled.

Colts have two NFL-caliber kickers battling for one job

Incumbent Spencer Schrader is 4-for-4 in the preseason including a 61-yard field goal; challenger Blake Grupe has missed both his attempts despite strong practice work.

Colts' offense stalls in 34-6 preseason loss to Falcons at Lucas Oil Stadium

Indianapolis managed just 171 total yards and went 1-for-11 on third downs; Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson split first-half/second-half QB reps. HC Shane Steichen: 'We weren't staying on the field, we weren't converting.'

Anthony Richardson focused on 'helping the team win' as 53-man roster deadline nears

Indianapolis is signaling it may keep three quarterbacks (Jones, Leonard, Richardson); Richardson's spring trade request remains technically active per GM Chris Ballard.

Colts' QB2 battle between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard remains open

With Daniel Jones set as QB1, Richardson (11/14, 145 yards, 1 rushing TD, but a fumble and INT) and Leonard (10/21, 89 yards, 1 INT) are both still competing for the backup job; GM Chris Ballard has signaled a plan to carry all three into cuts.

Colts backup QB competition unresolved heading into cuts

Colts sign six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen, reuniting him with HC Shane Steichen

Allen, a 13-year veteran with 12,051 career receiving yards, signed Aug. 19, giving Daniel Jones a proven target after Michael Pittman Jr.'s trade to Pittsburgh.

Daniel Jones sharp, Anthony Richardson picked off in joint practices with Falcons

Riley Leonard will start and play the full first half of Saturday's game vs. Atlanta, with Richardson playing the second half; Jones connected on deep balls to Ashton Dulin in Wednesday's practice.

Colts sign six-time Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen

Indianapolis added Allen on a one-year deal, reuniting him with HC Shane Steichen from their Chargers years; Allen sat out Wednesday's joint practice with Atlanta as a veteran rest day.

TE Tyler Warren leaves joint practice with groin injury

Warren did not return to Wednesday's session against Atlanta; Steichen gave no severity update. Elsewhere, Daniel Jones and the offense and CB Justin Walley (pick-six) and the defense both had strong showings.

Colts make O-line/TE roster moves ahead of final camp week, place Carson Towt on IR

Indianapolis signed T Roy Mbaeteka, TE Tyler Moore and T Trey Wedig, placed TE Carson Towt on IR, and waived two players as it hosts Atlanta for joint practices this week ahead of the Aug 22 preseason game.

Colts rookie TE Carson Towt exits practice with ankle injury

Towt, a converted Division I basketball player making his first run at organized football, is fighting for a roster spot at tight end; any missed time affects Indy's TE competition heading toward roster cutdowns. Rookie TE Carson Towt injured his left ankle/foot after making a contested catch during 7-on-7 drills at the Colts' 11th training camp practice Sunday, Aug. 16. Towt spent several minutes on the ground grimacing before getting up and walking off the field under his own power toward the team's temporary facility. Towt is playing organized football for the first time at any level this spring and summer after a career as a Division I college basketball big man.

CJ Allen returns to Colts practice after hamstring absence; Nnadi, Farmer also back

Allen is a rookie linebacker the Colts could lean on to start in 2026; his return after missing much of camp is a notable step, while several other players remained out Sunday. Rookie LB CJ Allen, who had missed most of camp so far with a hamstring injury, returned to practice Sunday, Aug. 16. DT Derrick Nnadi and OG Jalen Farmer also returned to practice Sunday. WR/returner Anthony Gould, CB Charvarius Ward (back), RB DJ Giddens (hamstring), OT Luke Tenuta (knee) and OT Nolan Rucci were not spotted at Sunday's practice.

Blake Grupe bounces back, Spencer Shrader keeps hooking kicks in camp battle

The Colts' placekicker job remains unsettled; Sunday's session showed Grupe rebounding after a miss in the preseason opener while Shrader, working back from a torn ACL/MCL, continues to miss left in practice. Blake Grupe, who missed his only preseason-game attempt (a 61-yarder), went 6 of 6 in practice Sunday, making kicks of 28, 33, 41, 45 and 50 yards. Spencer Shrader made kicks of 28, 33, 45 and 47 yards but pulled attempts from 41 and 50 yards left, continuing a recent pattern of hooking kicks in practice. Shrader is working back from a torn ACL and MCL suffered in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Daniel Jones, No. 1 offense struggle in 11-on-11 while Riley Leonard shines with reserves

This outdoor 11-on-11 session at Grand Park (distinct from the previously reported indoor red-zone period) showed the starting offense turning the ball over repeatedly, while Leonard, competing with Anthony Richardson for the No. 2 job, drove the second unit to a touchdown. In 11-on-11 work with the No. 1 offense Sunday, Daniel Jones had a screen broken up, threw a tipped-pass interception and had a deep ball picked off by Camryn Bynum. With the No. 2 offense, Riley Leonard bounced back from a bobbled snap to hit Drew Ogletree for a big gain and set up a Ulysses Bentley IV touchdown run. Anthony Richardson was intercepted by Jaylon Jones and missed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on another rep working with the No. 2 offense.

Justin Walley plays outside again as Colts shuffle secondary with Charvarius Ward out

With Ward sidelined, the Colts used Cam Taylor-Britt at nickel and Walley outside for a second straight practice, a real-time look at how Indy's cornerback depth chart could shake out for Week 1. For a second straight day, CB Justin Walley worked outside with Cam Taylor-Britt at nickel while Charvarius Ward (back) sat out Sunday's practice. CB Jaylon Jones intercepted a pass in 11-on-11 work against the No. 2 offense and left practice holding his wrist.

Colts rookie TE Carson Towt exits practice with ankle injury

CJ Allen returns to Colts practice after hamstring absence; Nnadi, Farmer also back

Blake Grupe bounces back, Spencer Shrader keeps hooking kicks in camp battle

Daniel Jones, No. 1 offense struggle in 11-on-11 while Riley Leonard shines with reserves

Justin Walley plays outside again as Colts shuffle secondary with Charvarius Ward out

Special teams coordinator Brian Mason returns to practice two days after tearing knee ligaments

Mason suffered multiple torn knee ligaments on the final play of Thursday's 13-13 tie when players collided into him on the sideline. He was back on the practice field Saturday without crutches, wearing a large leg brace.

Allen, Giddens and Ward held out of Saturday practice as Buckner's recovery progresses

LB CJ Allen (hamstring), RB D.J. Giddens (hamstring) and CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (back) did not practise. DeForest Buckner remains on a limited-reps plan after season-ending neck surgery on New Year's Eve 2025.

Daniel Jones and the Colts offence dominate a red-zone-only indoor practice

The session moved indoors to the Grand Park Events Center without pads and focused entirely on red-zone work. Jones threw touchdowns to Tyler Warren, Laquon Treadwell, Josh Downs twice and Ashton Dulin; Anthony Richardson Sr. added a shovel-pass score.

Special teams staff continuity restored by Brian Mason's fast return

Hamstring absences thinning the back seven ahead of cuts

Daniel Jones building command of the offence in red-zone work

Kicker competition between Grupe and Shrader still unresolved