Colts Receive Great News on NFL Combine

The Indianapolis Colts have hosted the NFL Combine since 1987, and the tradition continues.

Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans in the second half at NRG Stadium. The touchdown was called back. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The NFL has announced that the Combine will remain at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through 2026.

The Combine is staying home in 2026.

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) November 14, 2024

This is welcome news given that Indy is a perfect logistical situation when accounting for 32 teams across the United States. For the Indianapolis Colts, at least two more seasons of the combine will unfold on their home turf. Remarkably, the Circle City is approaching almost 30 years of hosting the event, showcasing its location's reliability through the decades.

BREAKING: NFL Scouting Combine will remain in Indianapolis through at least 2026.

I’m told the league has given Indy another 1-year extension.

The NFL Scouting Combine has been in Indianapolis since 1987. @WISHNews8

— Anthony Calhoun 📺 (@ACwishtv) November 14, 2024

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The Colts have recently used the combine to draft notables like quarterback Anthony Richardson (2023-4th overall), receiver Josh Downs (2023-79th overall), defensive end Laiatu Latu (2024-15th overall), and pass-catcher AD Mitchell (2024-52nd overall). While the Colts sit at a mediocre 4-6 record after 10 weeks of the 2024 regular season, there's still a chance for this young team to push for the playoffs. There's always the pride to play for if they fall out of contention given the youth movement under head coach Shane Steichen.

The Colts get great news about hosting the combine for at least two more years ahead of a pivotal week 11 road clash with the 3-7 New York Jets. The Colts can't sleepwalk into MetLife with Richardson back under center, or risk getting flattened by one of the NFL's best defenses in the Jets. This will be a far more interesting game for Indianapolis fans to watch now that Joe Flacco has been relegated to backup QB duties. We'll see if Richardson can ignite what's been a stale offense on Sunday.

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