According to a few different rankings, here are the best available NFL free agent defenders for the Indianapolis Colts.

His shining moment came in the playoffs, as he totaled 3.5 sacks and a safety in two playoff games last season. This late-season production led to the veteran signing a one-year, $1.27 million contract with the Colts heading into 2025.

As far as which position groups could be on Ballard's radar, NFL.com lists quarterback, linebacker, defensive linemen, and offensive tackle as the Colts' biggest offseason needs -- although Daniel Jones appears to be the answer at quarterback.

The Indianapolis Colts end the 2025 season with eight wins. At 8-9, they held the No. 15 overall slot in the 2026 NFL Draft, which was traded to the New York Jets earlier this year.

The Indianapolis Colts had one of the worst collapses we've ever seen, and it won't be forgotten for years to come.

Following the conclusion of the 2025 regular season, where did the Indianapolis Colts end up in the final power rankings? As he does each week throughout the season, NFL.com's Eric Edholm put his list together.

The SportsLine Projection Model is high on the road team. It has the Colts covering the spread in 57% of simulations and winning outright in 34% to bring value as +455 underdogs. The model has the Over hitting in 65% of simulations.

Here are seven 2026 NFL draft prospects for Indianapolis Colts fans to watch in the Miami vs. Ole Miss CFP game.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce let his emotions get the better of him in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will interview soon with the Titans and Giants for their head coaching openings. Anarumo, 59, has been a regular in head coaching interviews for the past couple of seasons. “I’d be lying to you if I said that down the road that wasn’t something that would be a career goal,” Anarumo said earlier this season.

The Colts’ Quenton Nelson continues to be the annual gold standard at his position, but here’s hoping for better days from the Horseshoe collectively.