2024 Indianapolis Colts season | |
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Owner | Jim Irsay |
General manager | Chris Ballard |
Head coach | Shane Steichen |
Home field | Lucas Oil Stadium |
The 2024 season will be the Indianapolis Colts' upcoming 72nd season in the National Football League and their 41st in Indianapolis. It will also be their eighth under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard and the second under head coach Shane Steichen. They will attempt to improve on their 9–8 record from last year, make the playoffs after a three-year absence, and end their nine-year AFC South title drought.
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
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1 | 15 | Laiatu Latu | DE | UCLA |
2 | 52 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | Texas |
3 | 79 | Matt Goncalves | OT | Pittsburgh |
4 | 117 | Tanor Bortolini | C | Wisconsin |
5 | 142 | Anthony Gould | WR | Oregon |
5 | 151 | Jaylon Carlies | LB | Missouri |
5 | 164 | Jaylin Simpson | S | Auburn |
6 | 201 | Micah Abraham | CB | Marshall |
7 | 234 | Jonah Laulu | DT | Oklahoma |
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The Colts' preseason opponents and schedule will be announced in the spring.
Listed below are the Colts' opponents for 2024. Exact dates and times will be announced in the spring. [1]
Category | Home | Away |
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Division opponents (AFC South) | Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans | |
Conference opponents (AFC East) | Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots New York Jets |
Conference opponents (based on 2023 division placement) | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denver Broncos |
Interconference opponents (NFC North) | Chicago Bears Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings |
Interconference opponent (based on 2023 division placement) | — | New York Giants |
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