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Colts Daily Update returns with Casey Vallier joined by Matt Taylor and former Colts tight end and radio analyst Charles Arbuckle to discuss the Colts removing Alec Pierce from the Physically Unable to Perform list, allowing him to join the team on the practice field for the first time in 2026.

Colts Daily Update returns as Casey Vallier is joined by Matt Taylor and former Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle for "The Buck Stops Here." The crew takes a closer look at the Colts' linebacker group and discusses how the addition of veteran receiver Keenan Allen could impact the offense heading into the season.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi look at the roster heading into the final preseason game. With roster cuts coming Sunday, Rick shares his predictions for the Colts' 53-man roster.

0:00 Pod Intro
3:16 Quarterback room
12:17 Running back room
15:39 Tight end room
18:59 Wide receiver room
23:48 Offensive line room
26:55 Defensive line room
32:50 Linebacker room
35:55 Secondary depth chart
41:45 Rick's message to the team heading into the final preseason game on Saturday

Colts Daily Update returns with Casey Vallier, joined by Matt Taylor to break down the latest news surrounding the team.

Casey and Matt discuss Shane Steichen's comments that he's hopeful Alec Pierce can return to practice this week and take a look at the team's newly unveiled "Anvil Strike" Rivalries Uniform!

On Rivalry uniform release day, JJ Stankevitz is first joined by Colts Owner & Chief Brand Officer Kalen Jackson to discuss the Colts' new uniforms, which is a part of the Nike Rivalries Uniform Program. Jackson breaks down maintaining team tradition while also adding new elements to the uniform that she is thrilled for fans to see. Later, Nike Design Director for NFL Uniforms Ryan Airhart joins the show to share the design point of view and the expanded color palette Nike worked with. He also details the performance side of a new uniform, and how important the equipment room's input is on a project like this one.

0:00 Pod Intro
1:06 Road to 100 completion
2:06 Initial jersey thoughts
3:50 Staying true to tradition but also adding new features
5:15 Player feedback
6:40 Performance aspect
7:59 Revisions
9:26 Fan excitement
10:16 Creative input
13:13 Colts' history and looking forward
15:12 Ryan Airhart introduction
16:14 Process of making the uniform
18:16 Challenges and opportunities presented
20:00 Color palette expansion
21:04 Shoulder stripes
22:55 Candy blue helmets
23:52 Performance
25:09 Feeling when project gets revealed
26:33 Ignoring negative feedback and accepting positive feedback

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks discuss the Colts' 34-6 to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the postseason. From Lucas Oil Stadium, the two share their observations of quarterbacks Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson Sr., as well as the protection on the offensive line. The duo also break down the wide receiver room, and how the signing of Keenan Allen impacts the WR3 battle.

The Colts fell to the Falcons 34-6 in preseason game two. Here are the best moments from the game from the Ascension St. Vincent radio network.

Colts Happy Hour is back! Casey Vallier is joined by Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks to break down four of the biggest stories they're monitoring in "Are We There Yet?" (4:08).

Then, Matt sits down with Rick Venturi to discuss the Colts' newest addition, Keenan Allen, and what his arrival could mean for the offense (22:20) and the two look ahead to Saturday's second preseason game and what they'll be watching for when the Colts take the field against the Atlanta Falcons (28:08).

Matt and Casey catch up with linebacker Austin Ajiake, who shares his perspective on getting an opportunity to play in Indianapolis and how it compares to his previous stops (35:04),

To close out the show, Casey and Matt are joined by former NFL safety and current SiriusXM NFL Radio host Solomon Wilcots to get the national perspective on the Colts, where the team stands and what's catching his eye heading into the season (45:13).

Casey Vallier and Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks take a look at the upcoming opponent every week on Know Your Foe and this week, they are joined by Josh Kendall, who covers the Atlanta Falcons for The Athletic. Casey and Bill get insight on what the 2026 Atlanta Falcons will look like as they have changes from the top down with Matt Ryan their new President of Football Operations and Kevin Stefanski as the new head coach.

Colts Daily Update returns as Casey Vallier hosts the latest episode, joined by Rick Venturi and Matt Taylor to break down the two joint practices the Colts held this week against the Falcons.

Colts Daily Update returns as JMV is back behind the mic, joined by Matt Taylor for an in-depth breakdown of the first of two joint practices between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons at Grand Park in Westfield. Matt takes us through all the key takeaways, standout performances, and storylines from the day at Colts Training Camp.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi kick off the show by discussing the reports that free-agent wide receiver Keenan Allen has agreed to sign with the Colts (2:38).

The guys then look back at last Thursday's preseason game, including Anthony Richardson's start and performance (12:43) and Rick breaks down Riley Leonard's second-half performance and what stood out to him (21:46). Rick then shares his thoughts on how the Colts' defense performed in the preseason matchup (26:15), before the guys wrap up the show by looking ahead to the upcoming joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons (31:12).

Colts Daily Update returns with Casey Vallier, joined by Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi, to discuss reports that the Colts have signed veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen.

You can hear the full conversation between Matt and Rick Venturi right here, or wherever you download your podcasts, tomorrow when a new episode of Inside Football with Rick Venturi drops!

Colts cornerback Justin Walley and defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau join JJ Stankevitz on the pod to explain how the adversity they faced as rookies in 2025 has molded them into better players in 2026, when both are expected to take on larger roles within Lou Anarumo's defense.

0:00 Pod intro
0:17 Justin Walley joins the pod
10:29 Jaylahn Tuimoloau joins the pod

Colts Happy Hour is back with host Casey Vallier, joined by Bill Brooks for an Instant Reaction to the Colts' preseason opener against the New England Patriots (2:30).

Then, Matt sits down with Rick Venturi to recap the Colts' joint practice with the Patriots in Foxborough and discuss what stood out, including Venturi's continued excitement about quarterback Daniel Jones (16:47).

Casey and Matt welcome edge rusher Arden Key to the show to talk about his comfortable level in Lou Anarumo's defense and his transition to Indianapolis after signing with the Colts in March (30:25)

To close the show, Matt catches up with Charles Arbuckle following the preseason game to discuss his biggest takeaways, including what he saw from the Colts' quarterbacks (39:24).

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in the opening game of the preseason. The duo discuss what they each saw out of quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard, as well as highlights from the rookie class on defense. They also break down the kicking competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader, who went a combined ⅔ on field goals.

0:00 Pod Intro
1:42 Quarterback observations
6:40 Growing pains
8:30 Offensive spots
11:20 Rookies on defense
14:11 Kicking competition
17:23 Secondary struggles
19:43 Joint practice preview

The Colts and Patriots tied 13-13 in the preseason opener.  Here are the best moments from the game from the Ascension St. Vincent radio network.

Colts Daily Update returns as Colts rookie safety A.J. Haulcy sits down with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor to talk about where he got his nickname "Mr. Give Me That" and also the emotions of taking the field for his first game on Thursday will be!

Inside Football with Rick Venturi is back this week and Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi start off by talking about the importance of this week with a joint practice and a preseason game from a coaches perspective (2:38). Matt and Rick discuss what they have seen from Daniel Jones through 10 training camp practices (7:40) Rick talks about where he is at the backup QB position right now (10:31) They dive into how Seth McGowan has made the most of his rookie camp (13:58) Rick speaks about Latu's splash ability heading into his 3rd season (22:14). How has the rotation at linebacker been to this point in camp (29:29). Lastly, he dives into the kicking competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader (35:48)

Colts Daily Update is live in Indianapolis with Casey Vallier but he gets a firsthand look at the joint practice from Foxborough between the Colts and Patriots on an episode of 'The Buck Stops Here' with Matt Taylor and former Colts tight end and radio analyst Charles Arbuckle, who were both standing by in New England.

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for a conversation about what still drives him about football after a challenging offseason and a decade in the NFL, change on the D-line and goals for 2026.

0:00 Pod Intro 0:30 Buckner's recovery progress 2:23 Why Buckner is still playing 5:04 Appreciation for Indiana 7:15 New faces on D-line 9:26 Goals for 2026 10:27 Teammate trivia

Colts Happy Hour is back with host Casey Vallier, joined by Matt Taylor and Bill Brooks to break down the four biggest storylines surrounding the Colts in this week's 4 Down Territory (1:36).

Later, Matt sits down with Rick Venturi to discuss the Colts' offense through training camp, including Daniel Jones' impressive play just eight months after returning from an Achilles injury (17:36) and shifts focus to the defense, highlighting Laiatu Latu as he enters Year 3 (30:40).

To close the show, Casey and Matt are joined by Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann, as he looks ahead to his fifth NFL season (44:02).

Colts Daily Update is live from Grand Park in Westfield for Training Camp presented by Koorsen Fire and Security.

Casey Vallier breaks down Jonathan Taylor's new two-year contract extension, keeping the star running back in Indianapolis through the 2028 season. Plus, Casey and Charles Arbuckle are joined by Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who discusses competing for the Colts' No. 3 wide receiver spot.

Colts Daily Update is live from Grand Park in Westfield for Training Camp presented by Koorsen Fire and Security. Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor are joined by former tight end and current radio analyst Charles Arbuckle to discuss what he's watching most closely during training camp and how the Colts can embrace the "Find A Way" mentality that Carlie Irsay-Gordon emphasized as they look to finish strong this season.

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week and Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi kick things off by discussing Daniel Jones being a full go from the start of training camp (2:47). Rick Venturi then shifts to the Colts running back situation and how it's developed so far in camp (12:29), followed by a breakdown of the team's wide receiver depth (19:16).

On the defensive side, Venturi looks at Laiatu Latu heading into his third season (23:00), shares his impressions of rookie linebacker CJ Allen (28:48), and wraps up by explaining why the Colts' cornerback tandem of  Sauce Gardner and Mooney Ward has the potential to be one of the league's most dominant duos (33:03).

JJ Stankevitz is joined from Grand Park by Colts right tackle Jalen Travis and defensive end Laiatu Latu following training camp practices. Travis discusses the opportunity ahead of him to cement himself as an NFL starter in his second year as a pro, what he did this offseason to prepare for it – including taking a salsa class – and his Next Is Now foundation. Latu then joins the pod to reflect on his football journey and what he learned at the annual Sack Summit ahead of Year 3 in the NFL for the former first-round pick.

Colts Daily Update is live from Grand Park in Westfield for Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire and Security. Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor break down the second day of full-pads practice as the intensity and physicality continue to ramp up, and take a closer look at how several key position battles are developing as training camp progresses. Tune in for the latest insights and analysis from Colts Training Camp!

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They started the show by diving into the biggest storylines from week 1 of Colts Training Camp (1:20). On the second segment of the season, Matt and Casey were joined by Laiatu Latu who is heading into year 3 (13:55) Lastly, Matt and Casey give their big previews for what they are looking forward to as the team gears up for week 2 of Training Camp and putting the pads on starting Monday (23:38)

Colts Daily Update is live from Grand Park in Westfield for Training Camp presented by Koorsen Fire and Security. Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor break down everything they saw from Day 2 of camp, including another impressive performance from Daniel Jones, who continued to showcase his mobility. The guys also discuss the standout depth at running back, highlight the progress of the position group, and dive into the increasingly competitive battle at linebacker. Get all the key takeaways, observations, and analysis from Day 2 of Colts Training Camp on this edition of Colts Daily Update.

Colts Daily Update is live from Grand Park in Westfield for Training Camp, presented by Koorsen Fire and Security. Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor recap the first practice, where Daniel Jones was a full go, participating with the first-team offense during all of team drills, while both Sauce Gardner and Mooney Ward were on the field defensively. How did the offense look? How did the defense look? Find out, right here on the Colts Daily Update!

Colts Daily Update is live from Grand Park in Westfield for Training Camp presented by Koorsen Fire and Security. Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor dive into the main storylines from the beginning of camp with a recap of what Chris Ballard had to say when he spoke with the media. They touch on Daniel Jones and DeForest Buckner being cleared and ready to participate when practice starts on Wednesday and discuss both CJ Allen and Alec Pierce being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform List to start camp.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen sits down with JJ Stankevitz for a conversation as players report to Grand Park for training camp on Tuesday. Steichen looks ahead to what to expect from quarterback Daniel Jones, several key position battles, how Josh Downs could be used and what he's looking for from the Colts' defense over the next month. Steichen also goes down a rabbit hole of how he plays Madden against his son...does he frequently win or lose the video game?

JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton sit down for a bonus episode of the Colts Show with training camp beginning this week at Grand Park, with JJ and Larra looking at the five biggest storylines they'll be following over the next month in Westfield.

0:00 Pod Intro
3:34 Storyline #1: How's Alec Pierce's recovery going?
9:46 Storyline #2: How does Daniel Jones look?
15:52 Storyline #3: Is DeForest Buckner on track to play Week 1?
20:09 Storyline #4: Does the Colts' secondary make it hard to throw the ball in practice?
27:50 Storyline #5: Can Josh Downs get more involved in the offense?
30:40 Under the radar storylines
35:40 Training Camp breakout star predictions

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The guys started by talking about some Training Camp superlatives, diving into who the breakout offensive and defensive players, biggest surprise and most important Colts heading into Training Camp starting next week (2:00). Then the guys are joined by Defensive End Arden Key, whom they talked with during the Colts offseason workout program about his comfort level in the Colts defense after signing with the team in March (9:43). Lastly, Matt and Casey give a fans guide to Training Camp and wrap up the summertime series talking with season ticket holders about how the Colts hold a special place in their hearts (16:00)

Longtime Colts wide receiver and special teams ace Ashton Dulin sits down with JJ Stankevitz for a conversation about how he's made it eight years in the NFL despite being overlooked coming out of Malone University (which no longer has a football team) in 2019.

0:00 Pod intro
1:50 Replacing Michael Pittman Jr. in Colts' offense
5:28 Advice for young athletes
9:30 Loyalty to Colts & appreciation for the state of Indiana
13:48 Trivia - Guess in 5

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The guys open the show by breaking down the biggest questions surrounding the Colts' secondary heading into training camp (2:10). Later, Matt sits down with safety Cam Bynum to discuss how much more comfortable he feels entering his second season with the Colts compared to this time last year and what he's looking forward to in 2026 (9:15). To close out the show, longtime season-ticket holder Glenn Snow joins Matt and Casey to share what it's meant to support the Colts since 2008 and why he and his wife make the trip from Kentucky for every home game (21:00).

For the fourth and final podcast from Colts Media Day, JJ Stankevitz is joined by rookie linebacker CJ Allen, defensive tackle Grover Stewart, kicker Spencer Shrader and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

0:00 Pod Intro
0:32 CJ Allen
6:02 Grover Stewart
13:49 Spencer Shrader
25:33 Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks filling in for Matt Taylor. The guys kick things off by tackling the biggest burning questions surrounding the Colts' linebacker position heading into training camp (2:00). Then, Matt Taylor joins the show for another edition of the Colts Court Room, where the crew debates several Colts topics as training camp draws closer (6:45). To wrap up the episode, longtime season-ticket holder Chuck Knox sits down with Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier to share stories from supporting the Colts since the franchise arrived in Indianapolis in 1984 (17:44).

JJ Stankevitz is back for the third of four installments from Colts media day, with four players joining him on today's pod. The guys chat about things they've come to appreciate about living in central Indiana, how they draw inspiration from their favorite all-time athletes and plenty more (like Cam Bynum ripping an absolute dud of a pack of football cards).

0:00 Pod Intro
0:31 Cam Bynum
9:27 AJ Haulcy
18:39 Caden Curry
24:50 Jaylahn Tuimoloau

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The guys kick things off by breaking down the biggest burning questions surrounding the Colts' defensive line heading into training camp (1:45). Then, new Colts defensive tackle Colby Wooden joins the show to discuss what it's been like settling into Indianapolis after being acquired in a March trade from Green Bay (7:34). To wrap things up, Casey and Matt catch up with longtime Colts season-ticket holder Adam Miller, who shares stories about his family's season ticket tradition dating back to the late 1980s (17:00).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They start off by talking about burning questions about the Colts offensive line (2:25) then are joined by right guard Matt Goncalves to discuss how different this offseason is compared to a year ago when he was learning a new position (10:24). Lastly, Casey and Matt talk with longtime season ticket holder, Rusty Elliott about how his father got season tickets when the Colts moved to Indianapolis and how he and his wife Sue have had season tickets since 2000 (21:10).

In the second episode of Colts media day interviews, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Bernhard Raimann (0:24), Mo Alie-Cox (6:51) and Tanor Bortolini (13:47). The guys open up about fatherhood, their appreciation for living in Indiana and relationships with their teammates.

All multi-year members of the Colts, the players chat about heading into the 2026 season with lessons from previous years, and how those can help them as the Colts look to break a five-season playoff drought.

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week, opening with a discussion on the biggest questions surrounding the Colts' running back room (2:36). Colts center Tanor Bortolini joins the program to discuss the value of the offseason program and his plans before training camp begins (8:20). Later, Casey and Matt sit down with longtime season-ticket holder Jeff Haggard, whose family has held Colts tickets since the team arrived in Indianapolis in 1984 (19:17).

JJ Stankevitz kicks off the first of four podcasts from the Colts' media shoots with conversations with tight end Tyler Warren (2:42), defensive end Laiatu Latu (7:14) and safety Jonathan Owens (14:07). JJ and the guys cover topics such as what each player has come to appreciate about living in Central Indiana, which staff member has helped them the most in their careers and plenty more.

The Last Word returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor breaking down the biggest takeaways from the Colts' three-day minicamp and the conclusion of the offseason program. They kick things off with the offense (2:08), discussing Daniel Jones' progress, Alec Pierce's development and what to expect from Jonathan Taylor heading into training camp. The conversation then shifts to the defense (13:31), where Casey and Matt examine the team's young talent and provide an update on DeForest Buckner's injury outlook. They wrap up by exploring ways the Colts can take some of the workload off Jonathan Taylor and create a more balanced offensive attack (19:58).

Larra Overton steps in for this week's podcast and sits down with Colts center Tanor Bortolini for a look at what's made Jonathan Taylor dominant for years, what the special sauce of an offensive line room is in the NFL and plenty of Wisconsin talk.

0:00 Pod Intro
0:35 OTAs & offseason progress
2:27 O-line dynamics
4:11 What makes Quenton Nelson special
7:32 Jonathan Taylor, from Wisconsin to Indy
9:55 "The Wisconsin Waterfall"
13:13 Best dips, ranked

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to break down the second week of OTAs and preview next week's mandatory minicamp.

The guys discuss how Daniel Jones continues to progress in the Colts offense thanks to the extensive work he's put in throughout the offseason program (5:00) and tackle some of the biggest questions facing the wide receiver and tight end groups heading into minicamp (11:20).

Matt catches up with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to discuss his transition to Indianapolis and his early impressions of the Colts (18:28), then Casey and Matt wrap up the show by sharing what they'll be watching most closely during next week's three-day minicamp (26:22).

On this episode of The Colts Show, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts safety Hunter Wohler to talk about overcoming the season-ending foot injury that derailed his rookie campaign in training camp. Wohler opens up about the journey back to full health, what it means to be back on the field and how being a late-round draft pick still drives him every day. The conversation wraps up with a fun discussion about Midwestern tropes and some familiar regional stereotypes.

0:00 Pod intro
0:59 Getting back on the field
1:37 What is the most challenging part of the rehab process
3:12 Whether it hit him that he had a really good camp in 2025
4:20 How being a 7th Round pick shapes who he is
7:28 How he stayed engaged with what Lou and the defense were doing while he was sidelined
9:46 He never lost a football game while playing varsity football in high school
13:18 Blind ranking midwestern tropes

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to recap everything they saw during the first week of OTAs. The guys discuss what stood out from Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson during practice and media sessions (1:53), along with injury updates and the return of Justin Walley and Hunter Wohler (9:33). Casey sits down with Riley Leonard (14:48) and the show wraps up with a look at the elite company Daniel Jones joined during his impressive 10-game stretch in 2025 (25:32).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts quarterback Riley Leonard for a look into how the second-year QB is handling the opportunity ahead of him during OTAs, and where he feels he's grown the most after his rookie season. Leonard also discusses his impressions of Daniel Jones & Tyler Warren and what playing one year at Notre Dame meant to him before he and JJ draft their golf foursomes from anyone in Colts history...with Riley making a STRONG pick first overall.

0:00 Pod intro
0:26 Previewing OTAs
2:46 Inside the life of an NFL backup QB
5:54 What he learned in starting Week 18
8:00 No. 1 thing he learned about Daniel Jones
12:53 A fact about Tyler Warren that'd surprise people
14:25 What Notre Dame meant to him
16:39 Colts golf foursome draft

The Last Word with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor returns this week to recap everything the guys heard during the offseason workout program. They discuss cornerback Charvarius Ward's healthy mindset following a challenging 2025 season (1:38) and the expanded role defensive end Jaylahn Tuimoloau is expected to take on in his sophomore campaign (4:07).

The fellas also preview the start of OTAs next week by breaking down the biggest positional battles set to heat up on both offense and defense (9:36).

Lastly, Ryan Myrehn of the IMS Radio Network joins the show to preview Sunday's 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 (15:42).

JJ Stankevitz is joined on this week's podcast by rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft...and the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Boettcher explains what it felt like to get drafted after his two-sport path (0:47) and what it was like facing Tyler Warren in college (6:45). JJ and Bryce then run through five questions to get to know him (7:52).

The Last Word, the off-season radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, is back this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. They started off by talking about their initial thoughts of the 2026 Colts schedule (1:43). Matt Taylor was joined by Chris Gahl, Executive Vice President & Chief Business Officer for Visit Indy about the Colts possibly hosting the NFL Draft (11:56). Lastly, Casey and Matt talk about what is more likely to happen – the NFL establishing a 4-team international division or the NFL playing 16 international games a year with every team playing overseas on an annual basis (31:37).

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the Colts' 2026 schedule.

The guys begin by discussing the Colts' trip to London to face the Washington Commanders, marking the team's third international game in the last four seasons (:21), then dive into the Colts' two primetime matchups — a Week 2 Sunday Night Football showdown at the Kansas City Chiefs and a Week 11 Thursday Night Football matchup against the Houston Texans (6:11).

Next, Casey and Bill examine how spread out the AFC South games are compared to previous seasons (12:16), identify what they believe is the toughest stretch of the schedule during the first five weeks (14:10) and discuss where the most favorable stretch of games could come for the Colts (15:22).

The episode wraps up with the guys sharing which matchup on the schedule intrigues them the most heading into the 2026 season (16:57).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for a conversation about eight members of the 2026 Colts that begins with one word to describe each. JJ and Lou also get into where defense has evolved over the last few decades, and what it takes for a playcall to go from whiteboard concept to hitting the field on Sunday.

0:00 Pod intro
1:36 CJ Allen
4:12 A.J. Haulcy
6:15 Sauce Gardner
9:33 DeForest Buckner
12:19 Laiatu Latu
14:12 Cam Bynum
16:48 Justin Walley
19:30 Shane Steichen
21:24 Defensive design & playcalling process

The Last Word, the offseason radio home for the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor. The guys open with a discussion about the recent release of Kenny Moore II and what it means for the leadership in the Colts locker room and the overall look for the secondary (1:46). Later, the guys are joined by Colts second-round pick CJ Allen (14:20) to talk about his transition to the NFL and expectations for his rookie season. To close the show, Casey and Matt break down which rookies—outside of Allen—could be in line to make the biggest impact for the Colts in 2026 (24:33).

The Jack Doyle Podcast makes its return with special guest, former Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly.

They open the episode by discussing life after Ryan's retirement from the NFL (0:52), looking back on his college career at Alabama (4:43), followed by reflections on being selected in the first round by the Indianapolis Colts in 2016 (13:06).

Ryan shares insights into his lone season with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2025 NFL season (20:34), and later, Jack and Ryan switch into analyst mode to break down the current state of the Colts offensive line (27:25).

To wrap up the episode, they play a blind rankings game, debating the toughest defensive tackles Ryan faced throughout his career (37:24).

JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts kicker Blake Grupe for a look into how he successfully stepped in late during the 2025 season and didn't miss a kick, including making a franchise record 60-yarder in Seattle (1:12), Grupe discusses the Colts' upcoming kicker competition between him and fellow ex-Notre Dame kicker Spencer Shrader (7:48) and why playing multiple sports helped his journey as a pro athlete (14:25), and also why the 5-foot-7, 156 pound Grupe uses his size as motivation for how he operates as an NFL player (17:26). Finally, the guys blind rank the top five objects to kick that aren't a football (22:02).

The Last Word, the offseason radio home of the Indianapolis Colts, returns this week with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor breaking down the team's 2026 draft class, beginning the discussion with which rookies could make an immediate impact this season (4:03). Next, Matt sits down with Eric Moore, head coach of Center Grove High School for 24 years, to talk about Colts sixth-round pick Caden Curry and his development (13:06).

To wrap things up, Casey and Matt debate whether A.J. Haulcy and CJ Allen can step in as rookie starters in their first year (34:13).

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week with Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi breaking down the Colts' draft and roster outlook. They open the show looking at big-picture takeaways from the draft (5:16), follow by a discusson the significance of selecting eight players from the SEC or Big Ten (14:04).  Venturi evaluated whether CJ Allen is ready to step in as a Day 1 starter (17:02) and highlights how free agency additions, along with drafting A.J. Haulcy, have strengthened the safety position (25:12). Venturi shares his thoughts on what the Colts' Day 3 draft approach (32:05), before closing with an assessment of where the team stands now compared to the end of the 2025 season and identifying potential game changers on the roster (44:45).