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Colts | Evan Hull details knee injury Sun Jun 9, 09:05 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Evan Hull (knee) has been cleared for football activities, and revealed that his knee injury included a torn left medial collateral ligament in addition to a torn meniscus.
| Footballguys view: With Jonathan Taylor absent during recent OTA sessions (due to personal issues), Trey Sermon was the next man up. In terms of the passing-down back, observers at those sessions reported that Hull appeared to get the initial looks ahead of Tyler Goodson. When he's on the field, Taylor will handle a featured role, but there could be room for a receiving option here. It's a situation worth watching in deeper leagues. |
Colts | Alec Pierce injury update Thu Jun 6, 05:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (foot) did not participate in practices this week because his foot was stepped on last week.
| Footballguys view: It's an injury that comes with some pain, but so long as it's not serious we could see Pierce back out there soon. With the addition of Adonai Mitchell, Pierce is likely bumped to no.4 on the Colts' depth chart. |
Colts | Adonai Mitchell financials Thu Jun 6, 03:54 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts second-round draft choice WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas) signed a four-year contract worth $7.386 million - including a $2.191 million signing bonus - on Thursday, June 6.
Link to story Colts | Indianapolis announces three transactions Thu Jun 6, 03:49 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Clay Fields III (Chattanooga) and WR Derek Slywka (Ithaca) signed undisclosed contracts with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, June 6. S Daniel Scott (Achilles) was also placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Colts | Adonai Mitchell under contract Thu Jun 6, 03:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts second-round draft choice WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas) signed a four-year contract on Thursday, June 6. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Jack Anderson released Thu Jun 6, 12:47 PM
Indianapolis Colts C Jack Anderson was released Thursday, June 6.
Link to story Colts | Anthony Richardson resting after soreness Thu Jun 6, 12:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) rested on the final day of minicamp practice Thursday, June 6, due to shoulder soreness.
| Footballguys view: This is something the Colts will be monitoring closely. Richardson is fantastic, and he can not only be a franchise quarterback but he also can be the best quarterback in fantasy football...if he stays healthy. Last year was exciting for Richardson as a rookie, but he was banged up in every game. After just four games in 2023, Richardson was lost for the season. If healthy, Richardson can be a superstar for Fantasy GMs. |
Colts | Adonai Mitchell signs rookie deal Wed Jun 5, 02:56 AM
Indianapolis Colts second-round draft choice WR Adonai Mitchell signed a four-year contract with the Colts Tuesday, June 4, worth $7.386 million.
| Footballguys view: Mitchell has a great size/speed combination, and he could have easily been a first-round pick in this talented WR class. The Colts get value with Mitchell in the second round, and he could develop into a Pro Bowl-caliber receiver. This year, Mitchell looks to be no.3 on the depth chart behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs. Mitchell can fly down the field, but he needs to be better as a route runner to play up to his potential in the pros. |
Colts | Chris Lammons wearing boot Tue Jun 4, 08:22 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Chris Lammons (foot) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 4, and is wearing a walking foot on his foot and ankle.
Link to story Colts | Mo Alie-Cox back on field Tue Jun 4, 08:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox (undisclosed) participated in practice Tuesday, June 4, after missing some time last week because of an injury.
Link to story Colts | Alec Pierce misses practice Tue Jun 4, 07:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 4.
Link to story Colts | Michael Pittman to sit out this week Tue Jun 4, 05:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (knee) will not participate in any of the practices this week because of a knee injury. Head coach Shane Steichen said Pittman is being held out as a precaution.
Link to story Colts | Daniel Scott to miss another season due to injury Tue Jun 4, 05:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts S Daniel Scott (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during organized team activities last week and is expected to miss the 2024 season. Scott's rookie campaign was also lost due to injury after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament last June.
Link to story Colts | Anthony Richardson Says He's 95 Percent Recovered Mon Jun 3, 05:00 PM
Appearing on Pat McAfee Show, Colts QB Anthony Richardson, asked about his surgically-repaired throwing shoulder, told listeners: "I'm at about 95 percent right now, and it took me about four months to start throwing again."
| Footballguys view: Richardson, who's had minimal restrictions during the offseason workout program, is progressing nicely. Even though he started just four games before sustaining the season-ending shoulder injury in Week 5, the Colts and fantasy managers came away from 2023 enthusiastic about the young quarterback's potential. Richardson showed ample upside during his four-game run as a rookie. He scored 17-plus points in his first three games, including a 29.6-point performance in Week 3. His 22.1 point-per-game average through Week 4 ranked fourth among all fantasy QBs. Richardson is QB4 on our 2024 rankings; draft accordingly. |
Colts | Trey Sermon 'quite clear' RB2 Sun Jun 2, 09:24 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Trey Sermon is 'quite clear' the backup running back to Jonathan Taylor, according to sources Saturday, June 1.
| Footballguys view: Sermon has natural talent as a runner, but he has yet to play up to his potential in the pros. He doesn't bring much as a receiver out of the backfield, but Sermon can be a reliable two-down back if needed. |
Colts | Jelani Woods feels 'more explosive' Fri May 31, 12:22 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (hamstring) told reporters Thursday, May 31, that he feels 'more explosive' coming off a hamstring injury that claimed his entire 2023 season.
| Footballguys view: Woods has some explosion to his game when healthy, and he creates mismatches with linebackers because of it. Defenses have plenty to worry about with the receivers in the Colts' passing game, so Woods has an opportunity to take advantage of coverage. That may not lead to much fantasy success, but the developmental talent is there. Like many tight ends, Woods may just need more time and experience. |
Colts | Multiple players sit Thursday Fri May 31, 11:51 AM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee), WR Ashton Dulin (knee), CB Chris Lammons (foot/ankle), TE Mo Alie-Cox (undisclosed) and DE Dayo Odeyingbo (personal) did not participate at OTAs on Thursday, May 30.
Link to story Colts | Jonathan Taylor excused from workout Thu May 30, 05:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor did not participate in the voluntary workout Thursday, May 30, because of a personal issue.
Link to story Colts | Chris Lammons nursing foot injury Thu May 30, 02:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Chris Lammons (foot) is wearing a walking boot and was unable to practice on Thursday, May 30.
Link to story Colts | Michael Pittman Jr. still sidelined Thu May 30, 01:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (knee) remained out of practice on Thursday, May 30. Pittman was injured on May 22 when he bumped knees with another player during a voluntary workout.
Link to story Colts | Alec Pierce to compete for WR3 role this year Thu May 30, 01:28 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce will battle rookie WR Adonai Mitchell for the No. 3 receiver role during training camp. The winner would be set to start opposite WR Michael Pittman Jr. while WR Josh Downs, who has emerged as the No. 2 target behind Pittman, works from the slot.
| Footballguys view: The Colts wide receiver group also added the speedy Anthony Gould in the fifth round, so this wide receiver group is young and dangerous in the downfield passing game. Anthony Richardson should be able to use his arm strength and talent often on vertical passes. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson won't change playing style Fri May 24, 01:25 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) isn't expected to change his playing style after suffering a season-ending injury in 2023. 'Changing my game and my play style? I don't feel like there's anything wrong with my play style,' Richardson said at OTAs on Wednesday, May 22.
| Footballguys view: Perhaps Richardson should reconsider this. There's nothing wrong with his play style - except he gets banged up because of it. Playing to avoid contact should be a priority for Richardson so he can get through the season. Last year, Richardson flashed as a rookie but he was banged up in every game he played. Then, Richardson was knocked out for the year in Week 4. |
Colts | Dallis Flowers back on field Thu May 23, 05:43 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Dallis Flowers (Achilles) participated in the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 22.
Link to story Colts | Multiple players sit out Wednesday Thu May 23, 04:08 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee), WR Ashton Dulin (knee), LB Segun Olubi (undisclosed), LB Liam Anderson (undisclosed) and CB Chris Lammons (undisclosed) did not participate in the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 22.
Link to story Colts | Michael Pittman Jr. should be fine Thu May 23, 01:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (knee) bumped knees with another player during the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 22, but head coach Shane Steichen said Pittman should be fine.
| Footballguys view: We won't worry about this unless Pittman is limited with a knee issue during the rest of OTAs and the absence extends into camp. If he does miss any practice time, it could give second round pick Adonai Mitchell a bigger opportunity to impress with the first team. |
Colts | Michael Pittman Jr. injured at OTAs Wed May 22, 02:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. (knee) suffered an apparent left knee injury during organized team activities on Wednesday, May 22. Pittman Jr. was able to limp off the field.
| Footballguys view: Michael Pittman 'should be fine' according to HC Shane Steichen. We'll likely see Pittman limited as the offseason continues. Stay tuned. |
Colts | Josh Downs not the same after injury Sun May 19, 09:50 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs had at least four receptions and at least six targets in six of his first eight games, but after suffering a knee injury in Week 9, he had three or fewer receptions in six of his final eight games and had three targets or less five times in that span.
| Footballguys view: Downs can be a playmaker when he's healthy. The Colts added Adonai Mitchell in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, so Downs could see a split amongst targets that don't go to Michael Pittman. We like Downs as a WR5 with upside in fantasy leagues. |
Colts | No timetable for Braden Smith Fri May 17, 07:06 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee) said he is taking things day-by-day in terms of his recovery from offseason surgery and has not said when he expects to return to the practice field.
Link to story Colts | Anthony Gould gets rookie deal done Tue May 14, 04:01 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft choice WR Anthony Gould (Oregon State) signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Several rookies changing positions Tue May 14, 03:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft choices DB Jaylon Carlies (Missouri) and S Jaylin Simpson (Auburn) are transitioning to linebacker and cornerback, respectively. In addition, undrafted free-agent QB Jason Bean (Kansas) and TE Trent Pennix (North Carolina State) are transitioning to wide receiver and running back, respectively.
Link to story Colts | Braden Smith working his way back from surgery Tue May 14, 01:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee) confirmed on Tuesday, May 14, that he underwent left knee surgery earlier in the offseason and is starting to regain strength in his leg.
Link to story Colts | Indy signs two draft picks Mon May 13, 05:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts third-round draft choice OT Matt Goncalves and fourth-round draft choice OG Tanor Bortolini signed four-year contracts with the Colts Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Laiatu Latu financials Sat May 11, 12:44 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts DE Laiatu Latu's four-year rookie deal is worth $17.031 million and includes a fifth-year option.
Link to story Colts | Terrell Bynum waived Fri May 10, 11:08 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Terrell Bynum was waived Friday, May 10.
Link to story Colts | Jelani Woods on target for OTAs Fri May 10, 01:23 AM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (hamstrings) should be ready for OTAs.
| Footballguys view: Woods has talent and athleticism, but he needs to stay healthy to earn a larger role on offense. Right now, the Colts have Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox at the top of the depth chart. |
Colts | Trey Sermon frontrunner to be RB2? Fri May 10, 01:15 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Trey Sermon is the 'early leader' to be the primary backup to RB Jonathan Taylor, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: That makes sense given Sermon's experience and skill set. He's an important player for Fantasy GMs to monitor given Taylor's propensity to miss games due to injury. Taylor has not played a full season since 2021, and he's only played in 21 games combined over the last two years. |
Colts | Laiatu Latu under contract Thu May 9, 11:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts first-round draft choice DE Laiatu Latu signed a four-year contract with the Colts Thursday, May 9. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Indy signs four rookies Thu May 9, 11:08 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft pick S Jaylon Carlies, fifth-round draft pick S Jaylin Simpson, sixth-round draft pick CB Micah Abraham and seventh-round draft pick DT Jonah Laulu signed four-year contracts with the Colts Thursday, May 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Dallis Flowers status uncertain Thu May 9, 06:37 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Dallis Flowers (Achilles) is making progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles' tendon, but his availability for the start of the 2024 NFL regular season is uncertain at this time.
Link to story Colts | Josh Downs looking to improve Wed May 8, 09:50 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs said he has been working on improving his route running and hopes for a big jump in play this upcoming season since he will understand the offense better.
| Footballguys view: The 2023 third-round pick (North Carolina) showed last year that he can make plays at the pro level. Downs finished 2023 with 98 targets, 68 receptions, 771 yards, and two receiving touchdowns. He battled through injuries as a rookie, but if healthy we think Downs can be a reliable slot receiver (with plenty of upside) for QB Anthony Richardson. |
Colts | Josh Downs Should Make A Leap In His Second Season Tue May 7, 04:19 PM
The offseason discussions surrounding the Indianapolis Colts offense have centered around Anthony Richardson's recovery, Michael Pittman's new contract, and drafting wideout Adonai Mitchell in the second round. Josh Downs seems to have been somewhat lost in the equation. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, when discussing Downs, noted that slots tend to make a more significant leap in their second season. "Slot receiver ends up being a position where the more you understand what the other guys on offense are doing and what the guys on defense are doing, the better you can play," Cooter said last week.
| Footballguys view: The second-year receiver is coming off a campaign in which he set the club's rookie record with 68 catches, generating 771 yards and two touchdowns. NFL.com noted that Downs was able to create open space on routes. His 3.3 yards of separation per target was equal to Tyreek Hill's last season, per Next Gen Stats. Downs, with a Round 11 Average Draft Position (ADP), is available two rounds after Mitchell in current best ball drafts. But we should be mindful: Mitchell supplants Alec Pierce's reps on the outside, not Downs' opportunities inside. Taking 79.1 percent of snaps from the slot in 2023, Downs' ability to get off the line of scrimmage and create immediate availability for the quarterback will pay dividends, particularly as Richardson grows in the scheme. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson 'full go' Sun May 5, 01:34 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is expected to have minimal restrictions during the offseason workout program, according to sources Sunday, May 5. The Colts be cautious with his workload, but Richardson wants to get started.
| Footballguys view: Great news here. Richardson has all the skill required to be a perennial Pro Bowl quarterback in today's NFL. He needs to stay healthy to play up to that incredibly high potential. His rookie season looked great when he was on the field, but Richardson seemed to be banged up in every game before a shoulder injury finally knocked him out of action after just four contests. He's a QB1 for Fantasy GMs with injury risk (of course), and if Richardson finished 2024 as a top-5 fantasy quarterback we wouldn't be surprised. |
Colts | No timetable for Ashton Dulin Fri May 3, 12:53 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin (knee) said he is making progress in his recovery but does not have a timetable for his return.
Link to story Colts | Kwity Paye locked in for 2025 Thu May 2, 03:48 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye had his fifth-year team option for 2025 worth $13.4 million exercised on Thursday, May 2.
Link to story Colts | Trent Pennix signs with Indianapolis Tue Apr 30, 01:44 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed undrafted free-agent TE Trent Pennix (NC State) on Saturday, April 27, to a deal that included $10,000 in guaranteed money. In addition, TE Malcolm Epps (Pittsburgh) was invited to the team's rookie minicamp.
Link to story Colts | Indy adds Xavier White Tue Apr 30, 01:35 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed undrafted free-agent WR Xavier White (Texas Tech) on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story Colts | Indianapolis invites Justin Strong to camp Tue Apr 30, 01:28 AM
The Indianapolis Colts invited undrafted free-agent RB Justin Strong (Southern Illinois) to their rookie minicamp.
Link to story Colts | Jason Bean off to Indy Tue Apr 30, 01:25 AM
Undrafted free-agent QB Jason Bean (Kansas) signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, April 27.
Link to story Colts | Kedon Slovis gets $30K bonus Sun Apr 28, 01:01 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts QB Kedon Slovis received a $30,000 signing bonus, according to sources Sunday, April 28.
| Footballguys view: Slovis was a fantastic high school quarterback...and then his career fell off track in multiple stops in college. The tools are there, and those were evident during the week of practice for the East-West Shrine Bolw, but Slovis is a project. He needs to stay healthy and eliminate the bad habits that plagued him at USC, PITT, and BYU. |
Colts | Kedon Slovis heads to Indy Sat Apr 27, 07:46 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Kedon Slovis (BYU) agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, April 27, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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