How did the Indianapolis Colts' biggest position battles unfold, and what should expectations be for their winners in 2026? We look at backup running back, wide receiver depth, defensive line depth, linebackers, and the second and third safeties.

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One week away from beginning a new season, is it a make-or-break year for Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen, and several members of the 2026 Colts? The Squad gathers to discuss, as well as where the bar of expectations should be set for a team that has missed the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. Also, the guys discuss how do the Colts stack up from a player leadership standpoint and what the Michigan Hail Mary clock fiasco says about the importance of integrity when it comes to football game results.

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Will the Indianapolis Colts return to the postseason for the first time since 2020? Jake and Zach give their final takes on the season before it begins.

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Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen announced on Thursday that Anthony Richardson Sr. won the QB2 spot over Riley Leonard.

The Colts also announced five team captains: DT DeForest Buckner, S Cam Bynum, QB Daniel Jones, G Quenton Nelson, and RB Jonathan Taylor.

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Can Keenan Allen bounce back? Where does Anthony Richardson fit in the offense? Are there more moves to come? The Squad convenes to discuss the biggest questions facing the Colts entering the season. Also, the guys give their group reaction to Chris Ballard's Tuesday press conference, and reveal their  surprises and disappointments with the roster moves from the past week.

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34:11 Keenan Allen playing - right call?

46:55 Roster decision surprises, disappointments

49:41 Zach explains Coleman Owen designation

55:18 WR keeps/cuts, Laquon Treadwell

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Indianapolis Colts' General Manager Chris Ballard spoke to the media for a final time prior to the 2026 season. We react to his updates on Keenan Allen, Alec Pierce, Anthony Richardson, and his... odd comments about some defensive linemen.

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Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard spoke ahead of the 2026 regular season about the roster, Keenan Allen's arrest, and Anthony Richardson Sr.'s status with the team.

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The Indianapolis Colts filled 16 of their 17 practice squad spots on Monday, while also claiming DB Kapena Gushiken off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.

What are the three biggest question marks remaining on the Colts' roster?

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The Indianapolis Colts cut their roster from 90 to 53 players on Sunday. What were the biggest shockers and pleasant surprises?

The day began early with WR Keenan Allen being arrested for OWI, while the Colts later made a trade with the Buffalo Bills for C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger.

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A day away from the roster cutdown deadline, which Colts will find themselves on the wrong side of the roster line following Saturday's preseason finale? The Squad convenes to discuss who's in and who's out as the offseason came to a conclusion with a preseason loss to the Lions. 

Also, where Indy may have to go outside the roster to find a solution (notably, backup center), a final say on the QB2 battle, and the guys give their flowers to their most impressive Colt picks from the preseason.

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