Key Dates for Colts' Pivotal Offseason

From draft prep to rookie minicamp, the Colts face a critical offseason with high stakes.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:43pm

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The Indianapolis Colts are gearing up for a crucial offseason, with key dates including the NFL Draft, pre-draft press conferences, OTA workouts, and rookie and veteran minicamps. As the team looks to turn around its recent struggles, this offseason will be pivotal for general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen.

Why it matters

The Colts have not won an AFC South division title or made a deep playoff run in nearly a decade under Ballard's leadership. This offseason represents a make-or-break moment for the current regime, as they look to address roster holes through the draft and free agency in order to get the team back on track.

The details

The Colts' offseason schedule includes Ballard's pre-draft press conference on April 20, Steichen's press conference on April 21, OTA workouts from May 26 to June 4, the NFL Draft from April 23-25, rookie minicamp on May 8-9, and mandatory veteran minicamp from June 9-11.

  • The NFL Draft will take place from April 23-25.
  • Colts GM Chris Ballard will hold a pre-draft press conference on April 20.
  • Colts head coach Shane Steichen will hold a pre-draft press conference on April 21.
  • The Colts' OTA offseason workout schedule runs from May 26-27, May 29, and June 1-2, June 4.
  • The Colts' rookie minicamp will be held on May 8-9.

The players

Chris Ballard

The Indianapolis Colts' longtime general manager, who has led the team for the past eight seasons.

Shane Steichen

The Indianapolis Colts' head coach, who has led the team for the past three seasons.

Ed Dodds

The Indianapolis Colts' assistant general manager, who will speak to the media on May 9.

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What they’re saying

“This year's NFL Draft cycle is undeniably the most important of his tenure thus far. This could either be his final pre-draft press conference as the Colts' general manager, or it'll mark the start of an unfathomable turnaround.”

— Noah Compton, Author

What’s next

The Colts will look to address their roster needs through the upcoming NFL Draft, where they hold picks in Rounds 2-7. Their performance in the draft and subsequent free agent signings will be crucial in determining the direction of the franchise under Ballard and Steichen.

The takeaway

The Indianapolis Colts face a pivotal offseason as they aim to end their nearly decade-long drought without an AFC South division title or deep playoff run. The upcoming draft and offseason workouts will be closely watched, as the team's current leadership looks to turn the franchise around and secure their futures with the organization.