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Indianapolis Colts first-round draft choice Tyler Warren speaks during a press conference at NFL football team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Friday, April 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts start their NFL draft by adding dynamic tight end, close it by getting more offensive help

The Indianapolis Colts opened their NFL draft by selecting a playmaking tight end. Whether their offseason investments help them end a four-year playoff drought remains to be seen.

An elevated overall general view is seen of Lambeau Field during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

NFL’s smallest market prepares to host league’s top offseason spectacle as draft comes to Green Bay

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, center, is interviewed at the NFL football annual meetings Monday, March 31, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Colts hope to add supporting cast in NFL draft for whichever player wins starting QB competition

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts are planning to increase competition for QB Anthony Richardson next season

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won’t be back

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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, left, and Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson talk on the field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts owner Jim Irsay says he’s retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving leaps into the stands after scoring touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 27-19. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Mike Evans reaches 1,000 yards receiving and Buccaneers clinch NFC South with win over Saints

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback De'Antre Prince (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Jonathan Taylor and Joe Flacco lead Colts to 26-23 overtime win over Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, talks to quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jaguars, Colts try to salvage something from disappointing seasons

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) makes a touchdown catch against the New York Giants in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Colts and Jaguars hope their season finale provides meaningful answers heading into the offseason

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, center, meets Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, right, on the field after the Giants' 45-33 win in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Colts face big offseason questions after latest inexplicable playoff-eliminating loss

Vikings edge Packers 27-25 for 9th straight win, inch closer to NFC’s top seed

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (15) is sacked and fumbles the ball to end the Colts' final drive in the fourth quarter of a 45-33 loss to the New York Giants in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Playing without Anthony Richardson, the Colts lose to the Giants and have their playoff hopes end

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) gets past Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed (45) to score a touchdown on a 5-yard run in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Giants topple Colts 45-33 to eliminate Indy from the playoff race

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll speaks during a news condference after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

The hapless Giants will have one last chance to win at home when the Colts visit Sunday

Broncos cornerback Riley Moss is set to return after missing a month with knee injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates the team's win against the Tennessee Titans after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Giants will try to end the Colts’ playoff hopes and their franchise-record 10-game losing streak

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) knocks down a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Injured cornerback Riley Moss could return to Denver’s lineup at Cincinnati

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass during the first half an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) stiff arms Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) as he runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Heavy ground game gives Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in Colts’ latest victory

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan looks up from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Titans keep losing as coach Brian Callahan tries to show some progress

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

4-game skid and porous run defense create more frustration for Titans after 38-30 loss to Colts

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) tackled by New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) short of the first down in the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Penix wins debut as Atlanta QB as Falcons beat hapless Giants

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, center, follows guard Josh Sills, right, off the field as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones, left, heads out with the defensive squad late in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Anthony Richardson and Will Levis showdown again on hold as Colts and Titans square off in Indy

Indianapolis Colts' Anthony Richardson gets away from Denver Broncos' John Franklin-Myers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Colts try to rebound and keep fading playoff hopes alive when they face struggling Titans

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen, foreground, heads off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Taylor’s goal line gaffe costly not only to Colts’ playoff chances but to fantasy football players

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson heads off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Denver Broncos' Marvin Mims Jr. celebrates after a long return during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

With long string of losing seasons over, Broncos have good chance to end 8-year playoff drought

Denver Broncos' Marvin Mims Jr. celebrates after a long return during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth

Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) runs the ball past Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Cincinnati’s Jordan Battle and Indy’s Jonathan Taylor drop ball before goal line, negating TDs

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground, celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Allen throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 more as Bills win to snap Lions’ streak