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.

The Indianapolis Colts have an important decision on former first-round pick Anthony Richardson regarding his fifth-year option.

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 Colts' best QB in 2025 may not be ready to start next season, and they don't currently hold a first-round draft pick in 2026.

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.

The Indianapolis Colts announced an addition at cornerback on Thursday. As GM Chris Ballard continues to add to his offseason roster, the Colts signed cornerback Robert Carter Jr. to a reserve/future contract. Carter Jr. is now the 18th player signed to a reserve/future deal over the last few days.