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Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward considered retirement after a 2025 season plagued by multiple concussions and personal tragedy, but he chose to return for another year, saying he’s in a better emotional and physical place with family support. He hopes to build on a healthier offseason, and notes that a potential on-field reunion with Sauce Gardner—who joined the Colts in 2025 but was sidelined by injury—could help the defense.
Richardson says the Colts are letting him work and pursue a potential return to the field as he recovers from a fractured orbital bone; amid a soft trade market, he attended Phase 2 of OTAs and emphasized using the opportunity to improve and prove himself, potentially in a backup role.
An optimistic SB Nation piece argues that four teams who missed the 2025 playoffs—Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, and Kansas City Chiefs—are poised to rebound in 2026, citing healthier rosters, added depth, coaching improvements, and favorable schedules that could push them into the postseason.
The Washington Commanders will play the Indianapolis Colts as the home team at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in Week 4 of the NFL’s 2025 International Games, with a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff on Sunday, Oct. 4, televised on NFL Network. It marks Washington’s second straight international game and follows last year’s Madrid matchup, as the team rebuilds with new coordinators and signings to boost offense and the front seven, while the Colts look to rebound after a strong first half of the season and late-season slide.
The Indianapolis Colts released nine-year veteran Kenny Moore after he requested the move, making him a free agent with a track record as a slot nickelback and some safety experience. San Francisco could be interested as a cost-efficient, versatile addition to their secondary, potentially at safety if Moore is willing to change positions. Key questions include whether he can earn a starting role in a crowded safety room and how well his coverage and run-support would translate to the 49ers’ scheme; Moore, 32, has 649 tackles, 21 interceptions and 68 pass breakups across 132 games with 111 starts, and the 49ers have cap space to consider the move if the fit scenarios align.
The Indianapolis Colts released safety Nasir Adderley as part of Thursday roster moves; Adderley had joined the Colts in April to resume his NFL career after a retirement and is a former Chargers second-round pick who started 44 games and posted 232 tackles. The team also released cornerback Kenny Moore and waived linebacker John Bullock.
Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is eyeing a potential head-to-head matchup with his younger brother Caleb, who was drafted 11th overall by the Cowboys, when Dallas visits Indianapolis in the 2026 season; the brothers could line up against each other in nickel as Caleb plans, making their on-field meeting a notable highlight once the schedule is released.
The AFC South remains unpredictable after a busy offseason: Houston fortified its offensive line and defense to pursue another playoff run, Indianapolis reshuffled cap space and depth (losing Michael Pittman Jr. while keeping Alec Pierce and adding Day 2 picks) with room to add veteran help, Jacksonville largely kept its core intact and added inside-forward pieces to defend its crown, and Tennessee overhauled its defense and added talent around quarterback Cam Ward, but still faces questions at left tackle and interior spots as the new regime builds toward sustained contention.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson reported for voluntary workouts as trade talks with the team continue, following a February agreement to pursue a deal after he stayed home for two weeks. The roundup also notes several NFL offseason moves, including the Ravens signing Skylar Thompson, the Packers adding Tyrod Taylor, Desmond Ridder being released by Green Bay, Ali Gaye claimed by the Texans, and Jaheim Bell signing with the Steelers.
Anthony Richardson reported to the Colts' voluntary offseason program after two weeks away, with no trade materializing and no fifth-year option exercised. In two seasons, Richardson has 2,400 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, plus 634 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The Colts have added quarterback depth with Riley Leonard and Seth Henigan on the roster as Daniel Jones recovers from an Achilles injury, and the team continues to weigh Richardson’s future.
The Colts will not exercise the fifth-year option on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s rookie contract, signaling a move toward seeking a trade; the 2027 option would have paid $22.483 million. Richardson, the 2023 No. 4 pick, has started 15 games amid injuries and an eye injury, and has requested a trade. If no deal is reached, he could be released. The Colts’ depth chart behind Daniel Jones includes Richardson, Riley Leonard and Seth Henigan.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has begun throwing and dropping back about six months after his December Achilles surgery, per head coach Shane Steichen.
Nasir Adderley, who retired in 2023, is coming out of retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts, marking a notable NFL comeback.
With less than two weeks to the draft, Kenny Moore II has reportedly requested a trade from the Colts. The Jets are viewed as a logical destination to upgrade their nickel defense after a season with zero interceptions. Moore, 30, remains a solid slot corner with strong run defense, and could be a cost-efficient addition—likely a small Day 3 pick and salary tweaks—to mentor Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee while upgrading the secondary. The move would depend on salary relief and fit with New York’s long-term cap plan.
Colts and veteran cornerback Kenny Moore are exploring a trade ahead of the draft; Moore, 30, is under contract for 2026 with a restructuring that lowers his immediate cap hit and a pact that voids in 2027. A trade could create cap savings and help Indianapolis get younger at corner, potentially paving the way for Justin Walley to take over the slot.