Carlie Irsay-Gordon backs Colts’ leadership but signals Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen must meet higher expectations in the upcoming season.

After an inconsistent rookie season, a Year 2 leap for Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver AD Mitchell will be crucial in his development. Mitchell would see sporadic playing time as a rookie, and when on the field, dropped passes, mistimed routes, and not being on the same page with the quarterback were all part of the equation.

New Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon said she has confidence in Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen but also noted there are things that need to be fixed

Prior to Thursday's OTA practice, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen offered some unprompted praise for rookie cornerback Justin Walley. The question Steichen was asked was regarding how the defenders have acclimated to Lou Anarumo's new scheme, and within his answer, he highlighted what he's seen from Walley so far.

Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Alec Pierce put together a breakout season in 2024, and did so as one of the game's most productive downfield targets. In total, Pierce hauled in 824 receiving yards and did so at a whopping 22.

Irsay died May 21 at the age of 65. At Wednesday's organized team activity, some Colts staffers and players wore T-shirts featuring a photo of Irsay powerlifting in his younger da