Indianapolis Colts Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC South · Shane Steichen · Record 1-2
Updated · Week 4
The Indianapolis Colts 2026 depth chart has Daniel Jones at quarterback (backup: Anthony Richardson Sr.), Jonathan Taylor as the lead running back, Laquon Treadwell, Keenan Allen and Josh Downs at wide receiver and Tyler Warren at tight end. The Colts are 1-2 in 2026 under head coach Shane Steichen. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 29, 2026.
Colts Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Daniel Jones | Anthony Richardson Sr. | Riley Leonard |
| RBRunning Back | Jonathan Taylor | Seth McGowan | DJ Giddens |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Laquon Treadwell | Deion Burks | Darius Slayton |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Keenan Allen | Ashton Dulin | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Josh Downs | Anthony Gould | — |
| TETight End | Tyler Warren | Mo Alie-Cox | Drew Ogletree |
| LTLeft Tackle | Bernhard Raimann | — | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Quenton Nelson | Dalton Tucker | — |
| CCenter | Tanor Bortolini | Sedrick Van Pran-Granger | — |
| RGRight Guard | Matt Goncalves | Jalen Farmer | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Jalen Travis | Luke Tenuta | — |
Colts Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Arden Key | Jaylahn Tuimoloau | George Gumbs Jr. |
| NTNose Tackle | Grover Stewart | Jerry Tillery | Tim Smith |
| DTDefensive Tackle | DeForest Buckner | Adetomiwa Adebawore | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Laiatu Latu | Caden Curry | — |
| WLBWeakside Linebacker | Jaylon Carlies | Bryce Boettcher | Tahj Chambers |
| MLBMiddle Linebacker | Akeem Davis-Gaither | CJ Allen | Austin Ajiake |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Charvarius Ward | Cam Taylor-Britt | — |
| SSStrong Safety | AJ Haulcy | Hunter Wohler | — |
| FSFree Safety | Cam Bynum | Jonathan Owens | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Sauce Gardner | — | — |
| NBNickel Back | Justin Walley | Kapena Gushiken | — |
Colts Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Spencer Shrader | — | — |
| PPunter | Rigoberto Sanchez | — | — |
Colts 2026 Results
Record: 1-2.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Baltimore Ravens | L 23-41 |
| Week 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 30-33 (OT) |
| Week 3 | vs Houston Texans | W 19-17 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Home/away for wk1-2 not verified; Wk3 win snapped 5-game losing streak vs HOU
Colts: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Indianapolis finished 8-8 in 2025, third in the AFC South. In the 2026 offseason the Colts re-signed QB Daniel Jones to a two-year deal and added defensive backs Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward, with RB Jonathan Taylor returning after leading the NFL in touchdowns.
2025 season: 8-8 · 3rd AFC South.
Colts Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Colts starting quarterback in 2026?
Daniel Jones is the Indianapolis Colts QB1 on the depth chart updated September 29, 2026, with Anthony Richardson Sr. as the backup.
Who is the Colts starting running back?
Jonathan Taylor is RB1, followed by Seth McGowan.
Who are the Colts starting wide receivers?
The top three Colts receivers are Laquon Treadwell, Keenan Allen and Josh Downs.
Who is the Colts starting tight end?
Tyler Warren is the TE1 on the Indianapolis Colts depth chart.
Who is the Colts kicker?
Spencer Shrader is the kicker and Rigoberto Sanchez is the punter.
What is the Colts record in 2026?
The Indianapolis Colts are 1-2 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Shane Steichen.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 29, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.