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Trey Hendrickson Trade: Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Colts

Trey Hendrickson Trade: Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Colts

The Colts have been linked to Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but Cincinnati’s price tag is steep. Rumors suggest Indy might offer something like DE Kwity Paye plus a mid-round pick (perhaps a third-rounder). However, insiders say the Bengals won’t settle for such a low return. Cincinnati is “angling to keep” Hendrickson – teams he’s spoken to believe the Bengals want “either a first-round pick or a strong Day 2 package” to trade him. In other words, a third-rounder plus Paye likely falls

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 18, 2025

Indianapolis Colts 2025 Draft Class: Rookie Stat Projections & Role Breakdown

Indianapolis Colts 2025 Draft Class: Rookie Stat Projections & Role Breakdown

With Anthony Richardson's future as the Colts' potential franchise QB up in the air, the Indianapolis Colts entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear mission: build around their 22-year-old QB to be able to truly evaluate him while adding plug-and-play talent throughout the roster. During the draft, General Manager Chris Ballard stayed true to his identity—prioritizing physicality, versatility, and long-term roster balance. From a tight end built to thrive in Shane Steichen’s play-action-heavy sc

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 12, 2025

Colts Draft Kansas State’s DJ Giddens: Esteemed Prospect Joins Indy’s Backfield

Colts Draft Kansas State’s DJ Giddens: Esteemed Prospect Joins Indy’s Backfield

In the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft (pick No. 151), the Indianapolis Colts bolstered their running back room by selecting Kansas State standout DJ Giddens. General Manager Chris Ballard praised the pick in the team’s post-draft press conference, saying, “We think he’s pretty talented… I’m a big DJ fan. I think he’s got a chance to help us in a lot of different ways” . The Colts view Giddens as a versatile, hard-nosed runner who can complement star tailback Jonathan Taylor and add depth to a

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

May 2, 2025

Colts Fill Tight-End Void with Penn State’s Tyler Warren

Colts Fill Tight-End Void with Penn State’s Tyler Warren

The Indianapolis Colts kicked off their 2025 draft by finally addressing a glaring need: a do-it-all tight end. With their first-round pick (No. 14 overall), Indy selected Penn State’s Tyler Warren – a 6-foot-6, 257-pound “unicorn” at the position. According to ESPN analyst Stephen Holder, Warren was “targeted … for months” by the Colts and considered one of their most coveted prospects . It had looked uncertain whether he’d fall to pick 14, but when Chicago surprisingly chose Michigan’s Colston

By Alvaro Fernandez da Ponte

Apr 30, 2025

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