E.J. SPEED NEWS

GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach after Colts fail to make playoffs again

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard blames himself for another playoff miss

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 End of Season Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner, Kenny Moore, Julian Blackmon, E.J. Speed and Nick Cross DeForest Buckner, Kenny Moore II, Julian Blackmon, E.J. Speed, and Nick Cross met with the media on Monday to reflect on the Colts' 2024 sea...

JANUARY 6 • COLTS.COM

Good to go against Giants Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Speed didn't play in Week 16 against the Titans due to a knee injury. He opened the week with consecutive DNPs, but he managed to log a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. Speed will start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies while Segun Olubi, Cameron McGrone and Grant Stuard provide rotational depth.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face G-Men Speed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact After a pair of DNPs to start the week, Speed was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. He missed Week 16 with the injury but appears to have a chance to play Sunday. Jaylon Carlies filled in as an every-down linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin in Speed's absence last week.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

The New York Giants will try to avoid losing every game at MetLife Stadium this season when they play host to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

The Indianapolis Colts drafted Anthony Richardson to be their franchise quarterback

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Jonathan Taylor rebounded from perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his career by rushing for 218 yards and scoring three times, including runs of 65 and 70 yards to lead the In...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Tennessee Speed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Speed will miss his second game of the season as the Colts take on the Titans at home. The sixth-year linebacker missed Week 7 against the Dolphins with a knee problem, and it very likely could be the same injury again. His next chance to see the field will be Week 17 versus the Giants.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has a checkered history against AFC South rival Tennessee

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-digit stops in loss Speed recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Speed led the Colts in tackles in Week 15, reaching double-digit stops for the fourth time in seven games and eighth time overall in 2024. The linebacker has now compiled 130 total tackles (87 solo) and four passes defensed, including an interception, over 13 contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in loss Speed recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Speed led the Colts in tackles in Week 15, reaching double-digit stops for the fourth time in seven games and eighth time overall in 2024. The linebacker has now compiled 130 total tackles (87 solo) and four passes defensed, including an interception, over 13 contests this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Talk: E.J. Speed, Dayo Odeyingbo, and DeForest Buckner Colts at Broncos postgame E.J. Speed, Dayo Odeyingbo and DeForest Buckner speak with the media following the Colts' loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 15.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Week 15 Locker Talk: E.J. Speed, Bernhard Raimann and Tyler Goodson E.J. Speed, Bernhard Raimann and Tyler Goodson meet the media on Wednesday as the Colts prepare to face the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Empo...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Has nice day in win Speed recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.

Impact Speed tallied nine-plus tackles for the fifth time in his last six contests in Week 13, and his pass breakup prevented a big gain on the Patriots' final drive of the game. He projects as a good IDP option for the fantasy playoffs after the Colts' bye in Week 14.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 13 Locker Talk: E.J. Speed, Jaylon Jones and Kylen Granson E.J. Speed, Jaylon Jones and Kylen Granson meet the media on Wednesday at the Colts prepare to face the New England Patriots on Sunday at Gi...

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Another double-digit tackle game Speed finished with 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

Impact Speed has now recorded double-digit stops in seven of the 11 games he's played in this season. He has also played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 contests. In total, the linebacker has 108 tackles (72 solo) and three pass breakups, including an interception, in 2024.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in tackles in win Speed recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.

Impact The linebacker also played on more than 95 percent of the defensive snaps for the 10th time in the 10 games he's played in this season. Speed now has 97 tackles (66 solo) and three pass breakups, including an interception, in 2024.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting green light Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Despite drawing a questionable tag, Speed was on track to play in Week 11 after logging a full practice Friday. In nine appearances this season, Speed has recorded 88 tackles (62 solo), including six TFLs, and three pass breakups, including one interception.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Speed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Speed was limited Wednesday and Thursday and practiced in full Friday, but he was still given a questionable tag. Speed has started all nine games he's appeared in this season, racking up 88 tackles (62 solo), including six TFLs, three pass breakups and one interception.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First career pick Speed recorded six tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Bills.

Impact Speed recorded fewer than 10 tackles for just the third time this season, but he managed to record his first career interception in the second quarter. The 2019 fifth-round pick is on the final year of his second NFL contract, and he ranks second in the league with 62 solo tackles through nine games, just two shy of Budda Baker, who has played 10 games.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: E.J. Speed's first career INT sets up INDY in Bills' territory Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed's first career interception sets up the Colts in Buffalo Bills' territory.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • COLTS.COM

E.J. Speed pranked by the Best Madden Player in the world! Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed thought he was meeting a fan for a friendly game of Madden 25, but his opponent was actually Henry...

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • COLTS.COM

Leads team in tackles Speed recorded 12 tackles (nine solo), including two for a loss, in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The linebacker also played on 96 percent of the defensive snaps. Speed is now tied with Arizona's Budda Baker for the league lead in solo tackles with 58. He has 82 total tackles on the year.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ten tackles in return Speed had 10 total tackles, a tackle for a loss and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss at Houston.

Impact Speed missed last week's win over Miami due to a knee injury but was back to full speed. He played on all 71 of the defense's 71 snaps.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 8 Recap: E.J. Speed, Colts at Texans Linebacker E.J. Speed speaks with the media to close out the Colts' Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • COLTS.COM