The Indianapolis Colts have plenty of stars like Jonathan Taylor, Daniel Jones, Alec Pierce, Sauce Gardner, and DeForest Buckner.

But some serious players aren't getting the recognition they deserve and will be massive factors in success this season.

Who are they? And can they get more limelight in 2026?

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OTAs are underway for the Colts, which means plenty of competition for key positions on the roster will take place.

With limited opportunities available, it will take everything from these players to earn a roster spot.

With that in mind, who will win out for these 5?

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The Colts have a solid collection of difference-makers with plenty of Pro Bowls under their belts.

However, certain players who greatly elevate the team haven't earned the honor just yet.

2026 could be the year for these five prominent contributors.

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With the Colts' 2026 schedule release, it's time to predict every outcome for the 17-game slate.

Will Shane Steichen, Daniel Jones, and the Colts FINALLY be able to make the playoffs?

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The Colts are approaching one of the most important seasons in franchise history. And after the NFL Draft, certain players will be leaned upon more than ever.

Names like Daniel Jones and Laiatu Latu immediately come to mind, but others closely follow. The question is: can they make it happen with everything on the line?

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The NFL Draft is in the books, and the Indianapolis Colts came away with a HAUL, adding eight new talents to the roster.

With that in mind, it's time to give grades to the likes of CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy, Bryce Boettcher, and Deion Burks.

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It's officially NFL Draft week for the Indianapolis Colts, and Chris Ballard had plenty to discuss at the pre-draft press conference.

However, 5 questions stood out the most, and Ballard's answers deserve the limelight.

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The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Indianapolis Colts have roster needs galore.

In this full 7-round mock draft, everything possible will be done to put together the best talents ahead of a crucial NFL season for Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen.

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Former Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl tight end Eric Ebron made a wild accusation against Chris Ballard over the unfortunate retirement of Andrew Luck.

With this crazy story alive and well, what's fact? And what's fiction?

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The Indianapolis Colts have added plenty of new talents to the roster through 2026 NFL Free Agency, headlined by names like Akeem Davis Gaither, Juanyeh Thomas, and Arden Key.

With a bevy of fresh signings coming to the Circle City, it's time to hand out the official grades for each.

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