This week on the Locked On Colts podcast, listeners wanted to know which positions the Indianapolis Colts will revamp in the offseason, both in free agency and the draft.
This week on the Locked On Colts podcast, on the Locked On Podcast network, hosts Jake Arthur and Zach Hicks dive into the Indianapolis Colts' potential offseason moves with the help of questions from the exclusive Everydayers Club group.
Listeners wanted to know how the Colts can improve the linebacker room, with Zaire Franklin an entrenched MIKE linebacker and Germaine Pratt a free agent. Will drastic measures be taken to turn an afterthought unit into a strength?
The Colts also seem to be all in on bringing back free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a torn Achilles late in the season. Jones is expected to be ready for the 2026 season. Zach discusses general manager Chris Ballard and the Colts' peculiar acceptance of players with Achilles injuries.
In the first half of the season, the Colts' rushing offense was on a historic pace, led by legitimate MVP candidate Jonathan Taylor. However, in the back half of the season, Taylor and the offense's productivity fell off a cliff. How did that happen, and what can be done to regain their dominance?
Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn ImagesZach also begins what will become a consistent segment in which the guys spotlight a particular 2026 draft prospect and how they fit with the Colts. First up is Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
Jake discusses players from IU's National Championship win over the Miami Hurricanes, as well as who he's keeping an eye on at the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl next week.
Listeners asked about the Colts' defensive overhaul and the assets they'll need to make it happen between free agency and the draft. Do the Colts have enough ammo, or will they need to create more?
One way to get said ammo would be by trading away players with value. Are there any players that fit the bill? Are there any that would even net a first-round pick in 2027?
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Jake Arthur has been covering the Indianapolis Colts for over a dozen years and is a member of the PFWA. He's one half of the Locked On Colts podcast and has worked for the Colts' official website, On SI, and more. You can follow him on X @JakeArthurNFL.