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Following re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts, safety Julian Blackmon spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

Blackmon set career highs with 88 tackles and four interceptions in 2023. 

View photos of S Julian Blackmon who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

Bryan appeared in all 17 games for the Colts in 2023. 

View photos of DT Taven Bryan who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

The Colts on Friday signed free agent QB Joe Flacco, pairing the 39-year-old, 16-year NFL veteran with the 21-year-old Anthony Richardson for the 2024 season. JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton discuss the roster move and are then joined by the newest Indianapolis Colt.

Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier team up once again for an episode of The Last Word, offseason radio home of the Colts. In this episode they recap the transactions the Colts have made since the start of free agency and how the team looks nearing the end of March with the NFL Draft coming in April. Also, they have a conversation with Kenny Moore, who talked about signing a 3rd contract with the Colts, what it has meant to be a Colt and how excited he is to see what this team can do in the future.

The Colts on Friday signed the 39-year-old Flacco as a free agent. 

The Colts on Friday signed free agent QB Joe Flacco, pairing the 39-year-old, 16-year NFL veteran with the 21-year-old Anthony Richardson for the 2024 season. JJ Stankevitz and Larra Overton discuss the roster move and are then joined by the newest Indianapolis Colt.

Joe Flacco earned AP Comeback Player of the Year honors in 2023 with the Cleveland Browns, who he quarterbacked to a 4-1 record and AFC wild card berth as a starter. In those five games, Flacco completed 60.3 percent of his passes for 1,616 yards with 13 touchdowns, eight interceptions and a passer rating of 90.2.

Flacco, a 16-year veteran, won AP Comeback Player of the Year honors in 2023 after leading the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs. 

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing with the Colts in free agency.

View photos of QB Joe Flacco who signed with the Colts in free agency.

Pinter appeared in 46 games (7 starts) for the Colts from 2020-2022, and missed the 2023 season while on injured reserve. 

View photos of C Danny Pinter who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

Defensive tackle Grover Stewart re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press conference.

Punter Rigoberto Sanchez re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press conference.

Jeffrey Gorman & Larra Overton recap a busy week of NFL free agency, and hear from linebacker Zaire Franklin and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, who both sat down with JJ Stankevitz and Matt Taylor after signing contracts with the Colts last week.

Jeffrey Gorman & Larra Overton recap a busy week of NFL free agency, and hear from linebacker Zaire Franklin and defensive tackle Raekwon Davis, who both sat down with JJ Stankevitz and Matt Taylor after signing contracts with the Colts last week.

The guys are staying home. A behind-the-scenes look at the moments before and after Michael Pittman Jr., Kenny Moore II, Zaire Franklin, Rigoberto Sanchez, Tyquan Lewis and Grover Stewart sign their new contracts with the Colts.

Defensive end Tyquan Lewis re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press conference.

Defensive tackle Raekwon Davis signed with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his contract signing and visit to the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

Jeffrey Gorman and Matt Taylor team up once again for another episode of The Last Word, offseason radio home of the Colts. In this episode they provide a recap of the first week of NFL free agency for the Colts and break down the re-signings of key in-house free agents and outside moves the Colts have made to bolster the roster. They chat with Michael Pittman Jr. who talked about his role on the Colts' roster for the upcoming season after signing his contract extension this week and shared his excitement to work with a healthy Anthony Richardson in 2024.

New Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Raekwon Davis spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center after signing with the Colts in free agency.

Davis, a 2020 second-round pick, appeared in 63 games (48 starts) for the Miami Dolphins over the last four seasons. 

View photos of DL Raekwon Davis who signed with the Colts in free agency.

Cornerback Kenny Moore II re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press conference.

Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. re-signs with the Colts. View behind-the-scenes photos from his arrival, contract signing and press conference.

Harrison had two interceptions for the Colts in 2023. 

View photos of S Ronnie Harrison, Jr. who re-signed with the Colts.

View photos of RB Trey Sermon who re-signed with the Colts.

The Colts retained three of their longest-tenured players in free agency and signed another part of their defensive foundation to a contract extension this week. 

JJ Stankevitz and Matt Taylor are back on an episode of Overtime where they interview the Colts' free agents who signed their new contracts on the first day of free agency. In this episode, they sit down with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr, nose tackle Grover Stewart, cornerback Kenny Moore II, defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis and punter Rigoberto Sanchez. During the episode, the players talk about what their new contracts mean to them, how much they wanted to stay in Indianapolis, and the legacy they are trying to create as they aim to get the Colts back to the playoffs in 2024.

The NFL's free agency frenzy is underway – check below for updates on the Colts' roster moves, plus news about the team's unrestricted free agents. 

Lewis had four sacks and set career highs in tackles for a loss and QB hits in 2023. 

Sanchez returned from an Achilles injury to post a career high 48.3 yards per punt average in 2023. 

Moore has played in 103 games since joining the Colts off waivers prior to the 2017 season. 

The Colts signed Avery as a free agent a year ago, but he missed the 2023 season after being placed on season-ending injured reserve during training camp. 

Stewart stays in Indianapolis after establishing himself as one of the league's top run defending defensive tackles since the Colts drafted him in 2017. 

The NFL's Top 101 NFL free agents of 2024 according to NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman, Jr. spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing with the Colts.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing with the Colts.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing with the Colts.

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing with the Colts.

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis spoke to the media at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center following re-signing with the Colts.

View photos of CB Kenny Moore II who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

View photos of P Rigoberto Sanchez who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

View photos of DT Grover Stewart who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

View photos of DE Tyquan Lewis who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

View photos of WR Michael PIttman Jr. who re-signed with the Colts in free agency.

Jeffrey Gorman, Larra Overton & JJ Stankevitz break down the latest news and reports from the first stretch of the NFL's legal tampering period of free agency with the Colts and other teams in the AFC South.

Tom Pelissero, reporter and host for the NFL Network, chats with Casey Vallier and Jeffrey Gorman at the NFL Combine and dives into the quarterback movement around the NFL this offseason, the wide receiver free agent class featuring Michael Pittman Jr., and the number of talented running backs that might be available this offseason.

Matt Taylor, Casey Vallier and JJ Stankevitz break down what questions the Colts will answer by the end of the first week of NFL free agency, which kicks off Monday, March 11 at noon. The guys banter about how will the team build around Anthony Richardson, who will be QB2 and if a big splash is coming to Indianapolis in the next few days.

Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus joins Jeffrey Gorman and Casey Vallier at the NFL Combine to shed some light on upcoming free agency, the Colts' top needs this offseason, and the moves he's predicting around the NFL this offseason.

Dan Graziano, ESPN NFL Insider, sits down with Larra Overton and Matt Taylor at the NFL Combine to break down Michael Pittman Jr's importance to the Colts, Justin Fields' future in Chicago and the top free agents he's tracking going into the new league year.

Matt Taylor and Casey Vallier talk with Jeremy Fowler, ESPN NFL reporter, at the NFL Combine. Fowler discusses the significance of the NFL Combine, how the increase in salary cap will impact offseason moves, the potential market for quarterback Gardner Minshew, what it's like to be a reporter during the NFL free agency cycle, and the dominoes that he thinks will fall first in free agency.

The NFL's "legal tampering" period begins next Monday at noon, and free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. on March 13. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers before next week:

On the final installment of the Free Agent Preview podcast series in 2024, Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down the free agency looks of linebacker/safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. and defensive end Jake Martin. The team breaks down the potential role for Martin next season and what he brought to the defensive line rotation in 2023 and examines how Harrison Jr. was able to transition from safety to linebacker and how his positional flexibility impacts his market to the Colts in free agency.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. from his 2023 season.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts defensive end Jake Martin from his 2023 season.

View some of the top photos of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.

Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down the free agency looks of defensive lineman Taven Bryan and Tyquan Lewis. The fellas discuss what Bryan brought to the Colts when Grover Stewart was suspended for six games and marvel at Lewis' efficiency at disrupting the running game and opposing quarterbacks in limited defensive snaps in 2023.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis from his 2023 season.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts defensive tackle Taven Bryan from his 2023 season.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast series rolls on as Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier go all-in on the free agency of punter Rigoberto Sanchez who has been with the Colts since 2017. The crew discusses Sanchez being a reliable player, his ability to directional punt and flip field position in favor of the Colts, and lastly, debates the value of a veteran punter in 2024 and beyond.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez from his 2023 season.

Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier return with the Free Agent Preview Podcast series as they examine the free agency of safety Julian Blackmon. The crew recaps Blackmon's 2023 season making the switch from free safety to strong safety, discuss his leadership role on defense the last four years, and debate whether the Colts can afford to lose both Blackmon and Kenny Moore II from the secondary in the same offseason.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts safety Julian Blackmon from his 2023 season.

Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart is the topic of conversation on this edition of the Free Agent Preview Podcast series. Matt Taylor, JJ Stankevitz and Casey Vallier break down Grover's impact in the running game and what his absence meant to the Colts defense for six games last season, and discuss how difficult  Grover would be to replace to the Colts' defense.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts defensive tackle Grover Stewart from his 2023 season.

The NFL's window for teams to use the franchise tag opened Tuesday and runs through March 5. 

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast series continues as Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the free agency profile of cornerback Kenny Moore II, the longest-tenured player on the Colts defense. The crew breaks down Moore's 2023 season and his leadership in a very young cornerback room last season and debate if the Colts and other teams will view him like an "outside cornerback" in free agency in comparison to a nickel corner when it comes to signing a new contract.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II from his 2023 season.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast series continues as Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and Casey Vallier dive into the free agency profile of running back Zack Moss, who led the Colts in rushing in 2023. They analyze Moss' professionalism and versatility to fit whatever role asked of him the last two seasons. The team debates whether Moss can be a starting running back on the open market and how valuable it is to have a quality back to complement Jonathan Taylor next season.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts running back Zack Moss from his 2023 season.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast discusses Gardner Minshew's 2023 season and whether other teams might consider him a starting quarterback option. The team also dives into Minshew's professionalism for the Colts last season and emphasizes the value of having a reliable backup quarterback as shown across the NFL last season.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew from his 2023 season.

Take a look through some of the best photos of Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from his 2023 season.

The Colts Free Agent Preview Podcast is back this offseason breaking down key in-house free agents for the Colts. Matt Taylor, Bill Brooks and JJ Stankevitz discuss Michael Pittman Jr.'s 2023 season and how he stacks up to other big name free agent wide receivers around the NFL, and examine Pittman's value in the Colts offense, his potential with Anthony Richardson as his quarterback, and how the Colts might perceive Pittman's fit and skill set heading into his second contract.

Mark your calendars for some pivotal days and weeks in the coming months for how the 2023 Indianapolis Colts will be constructed. 

View photos of Colts RB Darrynton Evans who re-signed with the team in free agency.

The NFL's free agency frenzy is underway – check below for updates on the Colts' roster moves, and news on the team's unrestricted free agents. 

View photos of Colts DE Khalid Kareem who re-signed with the team in free agency.

The Colts signed Kareem off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad last season. 

Hunting or Fishing? Apex or Fortnite? Apple or Android? Get to know new defensive tackle Taven Bryan on This or That.

Netflix or HBO? Twitter or Instagram? Introvert or extrovert? Get to know Samson Ebukam on This or That.

Batman or Superman? Ranch or Blue Cheese? Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Get to know wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on This or That.

Spotify or Apple Music? Movie date or dinner date? Call of Duty or Madden? Get to know wide receiver Ashton Dulin on This or That.

Dulin established himself as a core special teamer and speedy downfield receiving threat over his first four years with the Colts. 

Hat or headband? Fu Manchu or Goatee? Van or tent? Get to know quarterback Gardner Minshew on This or That.

Free agent wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie joins Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz to discuss joining the Colts in the offseason, what he brings to the Indy offense next season, why he's been able to carve out a good career despite not being a big receiver, and not worrying about who plays quarterback next year.

McKenzie caught 42 passes for 423 yards with four touchdowns and rushed nine times for 55 yards and a touchdown in 2022.

McKenzie spent the last five seasons with the Buffalo Bills and caught 42 passes for 423 yards with four touchdowns in 2022. 

Waffles or pancakes? Friends or Seinfield? Subtitles or no subtitles? Get to know kicker Matt Gay as he sits down to play This or That.

Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz sit down with free agent wide receiver Ashton Dulin regarding his new deal in Indianapolis, his excitement to play in a Shane Steichen offense and shares his thoughts on contributing for new specials coordinator Brian Mason.

View photos of Colts WR Ashton Dulin who re-signed with the team in free agency.

Dulin established himself on both offense and special teams over four seasons in Indianapolis. 

Defensive end Samson Ebukam sits down with Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz to break down why he chose the Colts in free agency, what he brings to the Colts defense, and his excitement to help grow young players like Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo.

Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz sit down with free agent quarterback Gardner Minshew II regarding signing a contract with the Colts. Minshew II discusses why he chose the Colts in free agency, working again with Shane Steichen and his mindset joining the Colts this off-season.

Matt Taylor and JJ Stankevitz sit down with free agent kicker Matt Gay after signing a free agent contract with the Colts.