Indianapolis, IN
What a Colts-Trey Hendrickson Trade with Bengals Might Look Like
The Indianapolis Colts aren’t typically in the trade market for big-game hunting, but there’s currently a significant player on the block who makes too much sense for the Colts not to consider.
This week, Cincinnati Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson was granted permission to seek a trade, as the two sides remain far apart in contract talks with one year and $18.7 million remaining on his current deal.
Hendrickson just led the NFL in sacks (17.5), which got him a First-Team All-Pro nod, and his 35.0 sacks since 2023 are also tops in the NFL. However, Hendrickson is looking to be paid like one of the top edge rushers in the NFL since he is one.
The Colts have been labeled as a logical landing spot for Hendrickson — NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Ari Meirov both mentioned the Colts specifically — as his former defensive coordinator with the Bengals, Lou Anarumo, was hired for the same position with the Colts this offseason. Anarumo maintains strong relationships with many of his former players, Hendrickson included. And if we’re keeping score, Colts defensive line coach Charlie Partridge also coached Hendrickson in college at Florida Atlantic, so the ties are strong.
Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report recently projected what a handful of trades for Hendrickson across the NFL might look like, and he included the Colts:
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt is another defender who has requested a trade away from Cincinnati this offseason and has a good relationship with Anarumo, aiding Sobleski’s inclusion of him in this trade projection.
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In this scenario, the Colts get Hendrickson and Pratt, and the teams swap first-round picks this year. The Colts also send this year’s second-round pick and next year’s fourth-round pick while the Bengals send Indy this year’s third-round pick.
Hendrickson (6’4″, 270, 30 years old) is entering the back portion of his career but is clearly still in his prime and is riding a streak of four consecutive Pro Bowls.
This move makes sense for the Colts, not just because of the Anarumo/Partridge connection to Hendrickson (and Pratt), but they are likely to need more at defensive end in the next two years. Colts free agent Dayo Odeyingbo is likely to command a big contract elsewhere this offseason, Kwity Paye is entering the final year of his deal, and while 2024 rookie Laiatu Latu looks promising, he’s not yet a star.
Hendrickson would give the Colts an immediate boost in pass rush alongside DeForest Buckner, but also some stability against the run.
If the Colts are serious about getting better, then these are the types of moves they need to get serious about. Not every big-name trade target is going to make sense for the Colts, but this one does. There is a clear opportunity ahead.
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Indianapolis, IN
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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