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Spencer Shrader wins Colts kicking competition; Blake Grupe waived

The Colts announced Spencer Shrader won the team's preseason kicking competition and will serve as the rostered kicker for the season; the team waived Blake Grupe.

Colts list players waived, released and placed on IR in initial 53-man roster

On 2026-08-30 the Indianapolis Colts announced roster transactions to form their initial 53-man roster, naming multiple players waived, several released and three placed on injured reserve, including TE Will Mallory (designated to return).

Colts acquire C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger in trade with Buffalo Bills

Zionsville-based Rahal Letterman Lanigan competes in Trump-backed Freedom 250 IndyCar finale in D.C.

On Aug. 23, 2026, an IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C., served as the final event of the Trump-backed Freedom 250 series; Zionsville-based Rahal Letterman Lanigan was among the teams competing, and its trainer described the physical demands on drivers and crew.

Bears keep Hammond stadium plan alive as Indiana law allows potentially $1B for nearby infrastructure

The Chicago Bears say Hammond remains the primary site for a proposed domed stadium while environmental and topographical studies continue at two northwest Indiana parcels. State legislation signed in February could make “potentially $1 billion or more” in taxpayer funds available for infrastructure near the site, the article reports.

Family Ties: Plainfield football coach carries on third generation football legacy

Colts QB Daniel Jones 'full participant' for training camp after Achilles tear, coach says

NFL.com reports Daniel Jones said he’s "feeling good" coming off an Achilles tear and Colts coach Shane Steichen said Jones will be a full participant for training camp; the article says key recovery questions won’t be answered until camp begins.

Arrow McLaren signs Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist to join Pato O’Ward for 2027

Arrow McLaren announced on 2026-07-06 that Scott Dixon and 2026 Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist have signed multiyear agreements and will join Pato O’Ward in a three-car full-season Arrow McLaren lineup for the 2027 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, McLaren said. INDYCAR’s Oct. 19, 2026 feature recapped O’Ward’s recent results and the team’s move to a new Indianapolis base.