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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Indianapolis Colts' salary cap update with OTAs underway
Indianapolis Colts' salary cap update with OTAs underway Following the offseason roster shuffle that takes place during free agency and the NFL draft, where do the Indianapolis Colts stand salary cap-wise? Following the offseason roster shuffle that takes place during free agency and the NFL draft, where do the Indianapolis Colts stand salary cap-wise with OTAs underway? The Colts were aggressive this offseason, landing two of the top free agents at their respective position groups in Cam Bynum and Charvarius Ward. GM Chris Ballard would also sign Daniel Jones to compete with Anthony Richardson at quarterback. At the moment, Over the Cap has the Colts with $20.089 million in available salary cap space. Compared to the rest of the NFL, this ranks as the 19th most. At this stage of the offseason, even if the Colts were going to add to their roster, it's not as if any free agent signing would break the bank at this point. Any addition would likely be on a league minimum deal or close to it. One position in particular where another addition might make sense is at safety, where the Colts are short on experienced depth. But barring another signing, there are still some additional cap expenses coming down the road. As of now, second-round pick JT Tuimoloau remains unsigned, and OTC projects that his rookie deal will come with a cap hit of $1.81 million for the 2025 season. The Colts will also need cap space to assemble the practice squad, along with having reserves for any in-season spending that has to take place. The offseason salary cap figure is also based on the top 51 contracts on the books, and as we all know, there are 53 players on the regular season roster that take cap space. Any unused cap space at the end of the season can be rolled over into the 2026 offseason.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where are Indianapolis Colts ranked in ESPN's Football Power Index?
Where are Indianapolis Colts ranked in ESPN's Football Power Index? Where did the Indianapolis Colts land in ESPN's preseason Football Power Index rankings? Where did the Indianapolis Colts land in ESPN's preseason Football Power Index (FPI) rankings? But first, what is FPI? Using analytics, FPI "is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season," and results are based on "10,000 simulations." For the Colts, they come in at No. 23 in these FPI rankings at minus-1.9 points, meaning that against an average NFL team, the Colts would lose by 1.9 points based on the thousands of simulations. As we've discussed before, there is a lot to like about this Colts roster. The secondary has been reshaped with the additions of Cam Bynum and Charvarius Ward, not to mention that the addition of Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator should provide the unit with a boost, and the defensive line has been heavily invested in over the years. On offense, the Colts have a number of playmaking options, including at the tight end position now with Tyler Warren. However, the biggest unknown for this Colts team lies at the game's most important position--quarterback. Ultimately, how good the Colts are will be determined by the play of whoever ends up under center. Throughout offseason programs and into training camp, Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will be splitting the starting reps, and as Shane Steichen has said earlier this offseason, consistency will determine who wins that job. "It is an open competition," Steichen said after Wednesday's practice. "Those guys are competing. We're breaking down the reps; they're both getting one reps, they're both getting two reps. I think through OTAs, we got nine good practices, they'll both get about 170 reps a piece with those guys, with the ones and twos. We'll flip-flop them." On paper, the Colts have the 12th-easiest strength of schedule heading into the 2025 season.
Fox News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
From underdog to $265 million QB, Brock Purdy faces heightened expectations
The biggest lingering question of the 49ers' offseason has been answered — in resounding, emphatic, quarter-billion-dollar fashion. Brock Purdy, who went from the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to a Pro Bowl and Super Bowl quarterback, will now be paid like one, agreeing to a five-year, $265 million deal that ties him for the seventh-highest-paid player in the league at $53 million a year. Purdy, 25, quickly moves from one end of the quarterback expectations spectrum to the other. Instead of being a plucky underdog from Iowa State who went 5-0 as a rookie and helped the 49ers to the Super Bowl in his second season, he now has the burden of being paid like a franchise quarterback, and the high standard of consistent elite-level play that comes with that. For San Francisco, plagued by injuries around Purdy in a disappointing 6-11 season last year, the challenge now changes as well. It was one thing to get to the Super Bowl with a bargain quarterback just 15 months ago, when the 49ers were close enough to victory to have an overtime lead on the Chiefs before Patrick Mahomes pulled out the win. But moving forward, Purdy will take up a huge chunk of the 49ers' salary cap, making it harder to keep him surrounded with championship-level talent. Already, the 49ers have seen key pieces of their Super Bowl team go elsewhere. Receiver Deebo Samuel was traded to the Commanders, guard Aaron Banks signed with the Packers, cornerback Charvarius Ward signed with the Colts, and linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga signed with the Broncos, among other departures. San Francisco is the oddsmakers' favorite to win the NFC West, with an over-under of 10.5 wins, but that's only one win more than the defending champion Rams, and two more than the Seahawks and Cardinals, both keen on getting back to the playoffs. Getting running back Christian McCaffrey, who was limited by injuries to four games last season, should help Purdy get San Francisco's offense back to form. RELATED: QB Brock Purdy, 49ers reportedly agree to $265 million extension Can Purdy & Co. assert themselves as the team to beat again in their division? They open with a relatively easy four-game stretch — at Seattle, at New Orleans, home vs. Arizona and Jacksonville — before a Week 5 Thursday night showdown with the Rams in Los Angeles. That game figures to put one team or the other in the driver's seat for the division lead. Today's NFL economy requires teams to lock up promising young quarterbacks before they've fully proven themselves, but Purdy already has a 4-2 career record in the playoffs, better than a handful of QBs also making more than $50 million a year. Dallas' Dak Prescott is 2-5 in the playoffs, Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence is 1-1, Green Bay's Jordan Love is 1-2 and Miami's Tua Tagovailoa is 0-1. With a healthy supporting cast around Purdy, the question will be whether he can get back to his breakout 2023 form — 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns against 11 interceptions — or whether he'll be closer to his numbers from 2024, when he passed for 3,864 yards and 20 touchdowns against 12 picks. Purdy is getting paid like a top-10 quarterback now, so he'll have the unfamiliar weight of living up to his paycheck for the first time in his young NFL career. Greg Auman is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He previously spent a decade covering the Buccaneers for the Tampa Bay Times and The Athletic. You can follow him on Twitter at @gregauman. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Indianapolis Star
14-05-2025
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- Indianapolis Star
Colts 2025 NFL schedule release live updates: Leaks, time, opponents
Looking to return to the NFL playoffs after a four-year absence, the Indianapolis Colts learn their 2025 schedule tonight. The complete 18-week, 272-game regular-season schedule along with all preseason dates will be set. The Colts (8-9 in 2024) added defensive backs Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum, and quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency. They picked tight end Tyler Warren in the first round of the NFL Draft. Indianapolis lost offensive linemen Will Fries and Ryan Kelly, and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo in free agency. Here's what you should know about the NFL schedule release. IndyStar is bringing you all the latest news, schedule leaks and rumors and analysis as the NFL schedule is released Wednesday night. The NFL will release the 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. ET today. The schedule release is on NFL Network from 8-11 p.m. ET, and on ESPN from 8-10 p.m. Teams also create schedule release videos released on social media. Here are the Colts' home opponents: Here are the Colts' road opponents: Looking to buy Colts tickets for 2025? We've got you covered. Season tickets, group tickets and single-game tickets are available at Buy Indianapolis Colts tickets for 2025 Indianapolis will take on the Atlanta Falcons at 9:30 a.m. ET on Nov. 9 at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, the stadium that was initially built for the 1936 Olympics, a Games forever etched into history by legendary American sprinter Jesse Owens winning four gold medals.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
49ers Named Best Fit for Free Agent Prodigy
A major piece the San Francisco 49ers were sad to see go in free agency was defensive back Charvarius Ward, who signed a new contract with the Indianapolis Colts. That departure, among many, led the 49ers to heavily target the defensive side of the ball in the 2025 NFL Draft. They walked away with a massive 11-player haul, six of which play defense (and five of those were San Fran's first five picks overall). Advertisement As we now gear up for offseason programs and training camp later this summer, San Francisco may not be done looking to add to their roster. There are still multiple players that would be worth considering on the free agency market. One is young cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. from the Los Angeles Chargers, who analyst Jeffri Chadiha says would be a good fit with the Niners. "San Francisco makes sense for Samuel for two reasons. One is that he's likely to be available at a very affordable price now that the draft has passed. The other is that the 49ers are thin at cornerback -- they lost Charvarius Ward, Rock Ya-Sin and Isaac Yiadom from last year's team -- and play a zone-heavy system that could allow Samuel to flourish," Chadiha said. Samuel, the son of 11-year NFL veteran, All-Pro cornerback and Super Bowl champion Asante Samuel, doesn't come without risks, however. Advertisement "The big knocks on Samuel after his four seasons with the Chargers were his tackling and lack of consistency in press coverage. He also dealt with a lingering neck/shoulder injury that limited him to four games last season (and continued to dog him earlier this offseason)," Chadiha added. "If the 49ers could land Samuel on a one-year, prove-it deal, he might flourish under defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and create a chance for a massive long-term deal. Samuel is only 25 and one of the best remaining free agents on the market. This could be a win-win for both sides." Before last season's quiet campaign, Samuel had registered two interceptions in each of his first three seasons with the Chargers. He made a combined 163 tackles in that span, but was held to just 13 last season with no picks. This late into the free agency period, it is rare that a player of Samuel's promise (and position) is still on the market. Both sides could greatly benefit from a last-minute union. Advertisement The 49ers and Samuel should be hoping the two can connect and form what could be a successful pairing, however unlikely it came to be. Related: Brock Purdy Contract Update Reveals Timeline and Value Hint Related: Saleh Offers Surprising Name for 49ers Standout
