The Colts grabbed Georgia LB CJ Allen in the second round of the NFL Draft. Allen spent nearly two-and-a-half years starting for the Bulldogs, showing out particularly well in run defense over the past two seasons. He entered the draft a year early.

The Colts are trading LB Zaire Franklin to the Packers for DL Colby Wooden. Franklin spent eight years with the Colts and arrives with two left on his contract.

Colts HC Shane Steichen revealed Monday that CB Charvarius Ward sustained a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, according to ESPN's Stephen Holder. That marks the third time this season that Ward has landed in the concussion protocol.

The Colts are placing DT DeForest Buckner on IR for the neck injury that had already ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Falcons. with Indy's bye in Week 11, that means Buckner won't be eligible to play until at least Week 15 at Seattle.

Colts DT DeForest Buckner won't travel to Germany with the team for Sunday morning's game against the Falcons, according to multiple reports. Buckner's dealing with a neck injury. Fortunately, he'll get a Week 11 bye on the other side of this game to rest it. We'll see whether anything else comes out about Buckner missing further time.

The Colts are sending two first-round picks to the Jets for CB Sauce Gardner, according to multiple reports.

The Colts have ruled CB Charvarius Ward out for Sunday's game against the Chargers with a concussion. That removes Indy's top corner for a matchup with a loaded set of receivers (assuming Quentin Johnston's ready to go). On the positive side, Colts CB Kenny Moore carries no game designation. That means he's ready to return after missing the past three games with an Achilles' injury.

Colts DT DeForest Buckner is active for today's game against the Rams. That was expected, but he entered the day questionable with a back issue. Buckner should be OK to use as planned in your IDP lineups.

Colts Edge Laiatu Latu is officially questionable for today's game against the Broncos because of a hamstring injury, but multiple reports say he's not expected to play. Latu missed practice Thursday and Friday after putting in a limited Wednesday workout.

The quarterbacks got the headlines (of course), but the Colts' initial "unofficial" depth chart revealed much more to us at LB. Indy listed Cameron McGrone as the weak-side starter, with Jaylon Carlies backing him up. That's particularly notable because McGrone has never started an NFL game, whereas Carlies logged six starts for the Colts as a 2024 rookie.

E.J. Speed has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it's worth $3.25 million, with incentives that could push it to $5 million. Speed spent the past six seasons with the Colts, mostly as a reserve. He started 11 games in 2023, though, and held a full-time role throughout last season. He'll turn 30 in June.

The Colts have agreed to a four-year deal with S Camryn Bynum. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that he'll get $60 million. Bynum figures to join Nick Cross starting at the back of Indy's defense.

Colts S Julian Blackmon will have surgery on his right shoulder, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Blackmon reportedly tore the labrum in his right shoulder all the way back in Week 1. He missed the following game but then returned to play all but three snaps the rest of the way.

Colts LB E.J. Speed is active for today's game against the Giants. He managed just one practice this week after missing Week 16, but it was a full Friday workout. We've added Speed in LB2 territory of the Week 17 rankings. His activation likely slices playing time for rookie LB Jaylon Carlies.

The Colts have activated LB Jaylon Carlies from IR, and he is active for today's game against the Titans. CB JuJu Brents remains on IR, despite recently returning to practice.

Colts LB E.J. Speed will miss Sunday's game against the Titans with a knee injury.

Colts LB E.J. Speed is active for today's game against the Jets. He entered the day questionable with a knee issue but finished the week with a full Friday practice. Use him as planned in IDP lineups.

Colts DT DeForest Buckner is active for today's game against the Texans. It'll be his first game back from a five-week high ankle sprain, so we'll see if Buckner's back to his full role. But he carries IDP upside anytime he's on the field.

The Colts have downgraded LB E.J. Speed (knee) to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. This is a surprising turn after Speed advanced to a full practice Friday. Jaylon Carlies has run as Indy's third LB and figures to see his role elevated. The rookie hasn't made more than 2 solo tackles or 4 total tackles in a game yet, though. There's IDP upside -- especially against a Tyler Huntley-led Dolphins offense. But there's also risk that Carlies doesn't take on Speed's full role. Segun Olubi and Grant Stuard are other options. Neither has played a defensive snap yet this season.