Tanor Bortolini

Hunter Wohler discusses his return from injury and Tanor Bortolini explains how he approaches the game in year three.

Guard Dalton Tucker shares the challenges in learning the role of center, and what having center Tanor Bortolini helping him through them means to him. Then, wide receiver Alec Pierce debriefs his first time on the field since undergoing ankle surgery, and how the work he's done behind the scenes is ramping him up to be ready for Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Linebackers Akeem Davis-Gaither and Jaylon Carlies then share what their chemistry in the backfield has been like and how they gel together so well. Carlies also details his gratitude for being healthy this offseason, as well as what he's hopeful for when the season starts.

Center Tanor Bortolini breaks down how Daniel Jones' return from injury helps the offensive line and the communication the group has with the quarterback. Then, cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr., joined by a special guest, discusses how he was 85% sure he was going to retire after last season, and why he ultimately decided to keep playing.

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.

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 dymamics
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

Center Tanor Bortolini and safety Nick Cross meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 20-23 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Colts team writer & PA announcer JJ Stankevitz is joined by center Tanor Bortolini (4:08) for a conversation about how the second-year player's season is going so far, and what he's picked up from O-line coach Tony Sparano Jr. and left guard Quenton Nelson in his NFL career. JJ and Tanor also talk about blocking for Jonathan Taylor (8:47), what it was like to grow up in Wisconsin and play for the Badgers (11:48) and also how he put on 30 pounds in high school so he could get recruited (15:40). JJ then opens up the Colts Show mailbag (20:15) for a listener question about the level of competition the Colts will face in the second half of 2025, and JJ also dives into something he's been thinking about with the Colts' offense this season (26:15).

Center Tanor Bortolini met with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 38-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Cornerback Xavien Howard and center Tanor Bortolini meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 29-28 victory over the Denver Broncos in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

Josh Downs, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Tanor Bortolini meet with the media following the team's practice on Saturday.

Tackle Matt Goncalves, rookie cornerback Justin Walley and center Tanor Bortolini meet with the media following the team's third training camp practice.

Center Tanor Bortolini speaks with the media to close out the Colts' Week 6 win versus the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

Colts rookie guard Tanor Bortolini meets with the media on Day 2 of Colts Rookie Minicamp.

Guard Tanor Bortolini (Wisconsin) spoke with the media after being selected 117th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Representing the Indianapolis Colts from his native country, former German-born defensive end Bjorn Werner announces the Colts' selection of Wisconsin Badgers center Tanor Bortolini in Round 4 of the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 117 overall pick.

The Colts will enter a new phase of training camp as they depart for New England for a joint practice and preseason game against the Patriots this week. But with about two weeks of training camp in the books at Grand Park, here's something we've noticed from each position group to this point.

Every Tuesday, JJ Stankevitz discusses the most important topics about the Colts and brings you exclusive conversations with players, coaches, front office staffers, national media members and more.

Bortolini, in his first year as a full-time starters, is Pro Football Focus' second highest-graded center entering Week 9.

Kelly was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a knee injury and could return this season, but for at least the next four games, the rookie Bortolini will step in at center.

The Colts' offensive line hasn't missed a beat despite needing two rookies to play over the last two weeks.

The Colts improved to 2-2 with a 27-24 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Colts beat the Arizona Cardinals, 21-13, on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. While the majority of the team's starters didn't play, there was still plenty to take away from the Colts' second preseason game of 2024.

The Colts got their first look at their 2024 first-year players over the weekend during rookie minicamp.

The Colts selected nine players in the 2024 NFL Draft: DE Laiatu Latu, WR Adonai Mitchell, T Matt Goncalves, G Tanor Bortolini, WR Anthony Gould, LB Jaylon Carlies, CB Jaylin Simpson, CB Micah Abraham and DT Jonah Laulu. Here's what you need to know about those players – and the process that led the Colts to draft them.

Bortolini said he sees himself as a versatile 'swing guy' entering his rookie year.

Bortolini started 28 games for the Badgers over his four years at Wisconsin.