Now that the Indianapolis Colts' playoff chances are officially dead, fans can take a longer view of where the franchise stands heading into the 2026 season. There are several major roster issues that must be addressed. At this point, there is no guarantee about who will be making those decisions. Collapses like the one the Colts have just experienced throw everything into turmoil.
In the coming months, everyone will be debating the new players who might arrive via the draft or free agency to help rebound from the current disappointment. During such discussions, it is important to remember that the Colts have a lot of very good roster pieces.