BRADEN SMITH NEWS

Colts' next move with Braden Smith just became painfully obvious The Indianapolis Colts' recent moves might be speeding up some offseason decisions. One includes right tackle Braden Smith.

NOVEMBER 20 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Daniel Jones delivered a dud in Pittsburgh. The Colts QB believes it's a blip, not an omen

Daniel Jones' hot start cooled off considerably in a 27-20 loss to Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Active for Week 4 Smith (heel) was a full participant at practice Friday.

Impact Smith was limited at practice Thursday due to a heel injury before upping his participation Friday. He won't carry an injury designation into the weekend, and Smith will be in his starting role at right tackle versus the Rams on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Richardson starts fast, Packers finish strong to rally past Colts 23-19 in preseason

Anthony Richardson completed six of his first eight passes, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a touchdown on his first series before the Green Bay Packers rallied late for a 23-19...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Colts lose offensive lineman Blake Freeland with fractured right leg during Packers game

Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Blake Freeland was carted off the field with a fractured right leg during Saturday’s preseason game against Green Bay

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Suffers groin injury Saturday Smith has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay due to a groin injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith was hurt sometime during the first half. Though he's been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, it's not yet clear how severe the groin issue is or if the injury could threaten his status for Week 1 of the regular season. Smith has had trouble staying on the field in recent campaigns but is slated to be an important component of Indy's offensive line, as he's tabbed for the starting right-tackle role in 2025.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' Braden Smith says OCD battle nearly derailed NFL career, but faith journey helped reclaim football joy

Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith found happiness in football again after he broke free from the strain obsessive-compulsive...

AUGUST 1 • FOXNEWS.COM

Colts Lineman Braden Smith Present At Training Camp After Unusual OCD Diagnosis Braden Smith has been a mainstay on the Colts' offensive line since 2018.

JULY 31 • OUTKICK.COM

Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann gets 4-year, $100 million deal

The Indianapolis Colts have signed left tackle Bernhard Raimann to a four-year, $100 million contract extension

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Braden Smith in a 'spectacular place' following OCD diagnosis | Sporting News Smith missed the final five games of 2024.

JULY 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colts' Braden Smith 'In a Spectacular Place' Heading into Season Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith shared openly about his mindset after facing personal challenges.

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Media availability: Training Camp, July 28 Braden Smith, Juju Brents, Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore II meet with the media following the team's first full padded practice of Training C...

JULY 28 • COLTS.COM

Colts A to Z: Braden Smith View photos of offensive tackle Braden Smith as we tackle the Indianapolis Colts roster from A to Z.

JULY 18 • COLTS.COM

Colts Star Details Heartbreaking Depression Battle Colts tackle Braden Smith opens up about his battle with depression.

APRIL 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Colts' Braden Smith reveals battle with OCD religious scrupulosity Right tackle Braden Smith will be back with the Indianapolis Colts this season, something which seemed far from being possible just five mon...

APRIL 9 • THESTATE.COM

Deadspin | Colts' Braden Smith reveals battle with OCD religious scrupulosity Deadspin | Colts' Braden Smith reveals battle with OCD religious scrupulosity

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Colts' Braden Smith recovering from OCD so severe he contemplated suicide, report says

Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith says he missed the final five games last season because of an obsessive-compulsive disorder so severe he spent 48 days in a treatment f...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Reworks deal to stay in Indy Smith (personal) agreed to terms Monday on a revised contract that will keep him with the Colts for the 2025 season, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 Indianapolis reports.

Impact The exact terms of Smith's new deal aren't yet disclosed, but the veteran offensive tackle will become a free agent in 2026. He had been set to count nearly $20 million against the cap prior to reworking his contract. Smith missed the final five games of the 2024 regular season for personal reasons, and injuries caused him to miss even games in 2023.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Colts make decision on Braden Smith contract after mysterious absence | Sporting News The Indianapolis Colts finally made a decision pertaining to the contract of Braden Smith.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Colts make decision on Braden Smith contract after mysterious absence | Sporting News Canada The Indianapolis Colts finally made a decision pertaining to the contract of Braden Smith.

MARCH 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Purdue ends four-game losing skid with 76-66 win over UCLA

Purdue beat UCLA 76-66 on Friday to grab sole possession of fourth place and the final double-bye for the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 1 • FOX SPORTS

Loyer and No. 20 Purdue host UCLA

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Future with Indy uncertain Smith (personal) intends to play next season, but the Colts aren't certain to keep him on the roster, Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Smith missed the final five games of the 2024 season while dealing with a personal matter, and he sat out seven regular-season contests in 2023 due to injuries. The offensive tackle has been an effective starter when healthy, and he's slated to account for $19.75 million against the Colts' salary cap next season, which is slated to be the final year of the four-year contract he signed in 2021. When discussing Smith on Tuesday, Indianapolis GM Chris Ballard stated, "We're supporting Braden, think the world of him. He's been a great player for us. We'll see going forward."

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana hosts No. 13 Purdue following Kaufman-Renn's 24-point game

No. 13 Purdue visits the Indiana Hoosiers after Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 24 points in the Boilermakers' 75-66 loss to the Michigan State Spartans

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Kaufman-Renn leads No. 13 Purdue against Indiana after 24-point showing

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press