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Colts Among Worst in NFL Power Rankings
The Indianapolis Colts are in a unique position having a young and talented roster but must make the playoffs and compete for the AFC South championship. For the postseason, it’s been since 2020 that Indy has made it; as for the division, the Colts have embarrassed themselves with a drought since 2014.
The Colts have tried to dispel this narrative by acquiring impact players like Charvarius Ward, Camryn Bynum, and an explosive threat in Khalil Herbert. However, this doesn’t stop Pro Football Focus from putting Indy at an ugly 26th in power rankings after free agency.
Here’s what Mason Cameron had to say, starting with losing Ryan Kelly and Will Fries to free agency, followed by breaking down Ward and Bynum: “Free agency was a mixed bag for the Colts. They lost two key starters on the interior offensive line, Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, as well as stalwart defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo. On the other hand, they landed two of the top-ranked coverage defenders in Camryn Bynum and Charvarius Ward.”
The Colts lost Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, undoubtedly unwanted but necessary for the Colts to get Ward and Bynum, who were more important. However, 26th is a bit harsh for the Colts. Yes, 8-9 isn’t a sexy record, but the Colts are more talented than that rank, especially after their free agency spending spree.
Cameron concluded by talking about the quarterback duel between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, stating: “The bigger storyline comes in the quarterback room, where Indianapolis acquired Daniel Jones. He is expected to compete with Anthony Richardson for the starting job. While the team still hopes Richardson can develop into a franchise quarterback, having a contingency plan in place is a prudent move.”
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This quarterback situation might be why the Colts are ranked so low. Regardless of who starts (Jones or Richardson), there’s no forecast given how each has struggled. Jones has been turnover machine and Richardson didn’t eclipse 50 percent pass completion in 2024 on 264 attempts.
Jones is looking for a fresh start with competition he has a fair chance at winning against and working alongside a QB guru like Shane Steichen. The New York Giants didn’t give Jones much in his tenure outside of Saquon Barkley in the backfield, and the Colts’ roster is already more talented, especially the wide receiver room.
The Colts will want to smash rankings like this, but they must prove it. Steichen and Richardson can’t fall apart, or the studs will probably be torn down on this experiment that Chris Ballard believes in. Too much is on the line for further gaffes and losing records to flourish.
There’s still time to add more lower/mid-tier talent for what the Colts have available to spend in free agency, plus there’s the NFL draft on April 24th where Indy can solidify positions of the future while nailing down areas of need.
When layers are peeled back, it’s about Richardson beating out Jones or the Colts achieving a playoff spot. Given the circumstances around Indianapolis, it will be an offseason and regular season of the highest importance. The pressure is on to succeed in the Circle City and must happen this year.
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Highlights: Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter; February 27, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — “The Zone” featured highlights from eight high school boys basketball games from across central Indiana on Friday.
Watch highlights of Tri-West at Cardinal Ritter above.
Final Score: Tri-West 65 Cardinal Ritter 62
“The Zone” airs each Friday at 11:08 p.m. Click here to watch ‘The Zone’ for basketball highlights on February 27, 2026.
Indianapolis, IN
New bridge over 96th Street adds to Nickel Plate Trail connections
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) — The Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian bridge over 96th Street is officially open.
It was being touted Friday as a major milestone for central Indiana’s growing trail system. The street is the Fishers-Indianapolis border.
Leaders called the project a critical connection point for the Nickel Plate Trail. The new bridge helps move the nearly 17-mile trail closer to its goal of connecting multiple counties through one continuous path.
The bridge also came with a 1.3-mile trail extension. A $4.5 million grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources made the bridge possible.
Dale Brier, deputy director of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, talked about the state’s Next Level Trails grant program. “Currently, we have 89 trail projects that that were funded with that money. Fifty-nine of those are complete. We’ve got 12 under construction. As of this opening, we have 167 miles of trail that have now been opened with that grant money.”
People who frequently take the trail for their daily exercises say they’re excited the bridge is finally open.
Alan Errichiello of the Fishers Running Club said, “Extending this down south into Indianapolis is a big game changer for us. It’ll add a lot of miles that we can easily get into.”
Resident Tracy Mundell said, “Trying to get to the other side was nearly impossible, so I think most people didn’t even attempt it. It’s going to be great, we can get over to the other side, and I’m anxious to see what’s over there.”
The final portion of the project, called the Clear Path project, remains under construction.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, a Republican, said, “We need to double-down on that investment, and we know time and time again here in the city of Fishers that trail systems, the ability to get up and get out and get active, is such an important part in our culture of health, that an investment like this is critical.”
Once complete, local leaders say the goal is to provide a more safe and connected routes between Noblesville, Fishers, Indianapolis and other surrounding cities.
Resident Steve Mundell said, “It’s lovely. It’ll be real convenient to get across too.”
Indianapolis, IN
Good and bad from Colts’ 2026 NFLPA report card grades
What grades did the Indianapolis Colts earn on the 2026 NFLPA report cards?
The NFLPA is no longer able to make their annual report cards public. However, ESPN’s Kayln Kahler was able to obtain a copy of the reports following the 2025 NFL season, and the Indianapolis Colts were again around the middle of the pack.
In these report cards, players rate numerous aspects of the organizations they play for, from ownership to the training facilities and everything in between. According to Kahler, 1,759 players contributed to these grades.
So, where did the Colts end up this year relative to the rest of the NFL this year?
Overall, the Colts ranked 17th. Below is a breakdown of each individual grade they received.
- Treatment of Families: B
- Home Game Field: D
- Food/Dining Area: B
- Nutritionist/Dietician: A-
- Locker Room: C+
- Training Room: B
- Training Staff: B+
- Weight Room: B
- Strength Coaches: A
- Position Coaches: B
- Offensive Coordinator: B
- Defensive Coordinator: B+
- Special Teams Coordinator: B+
- Team Travel: B-
- Head Coach: A-
- General Manager: A
- Team Ownership: A
Of note, although the Colts haven’t been to the postseason in five years, Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard both received high marks.
Carlie Irsay Gordon, Kalen Jackson, and Casey Foyt earned an A in their first year as the primary owners.
The field at Lucas Oil Stadium received a very low mark, earning a D, while the locker room was given a C+. Those were the two lowest grades the Colts received.
Compared to the 2025 rankings, the Colts moved up two spots this year, after coming in at 19th last year.
The biggest jumps the Colts experienced came in the Food/Dining grade, which went from a C to a B. The Team travel grade also jumped from a D+ to a B-.
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