Colts sign Anthony Walker Jr. to their practice squad, reuniting with a veteran LB who contributed heavily during his time in Indianapolis. Walker joins a depth chart anchored by Zaire Franklin, with Bachie expected to vie for snaps beside him. The move follows Colt’s prior waiver claims and signals Ballard’s continued emphasis on linebacker experience behind a relatively green core.

Walker’s latest stint includes stints with Cleveland, Miami, and Tampa Bay, capped by 68 tackles and an interception last season. His addition adds seasoned depth as Indianapolis cultivates a rotation behind Franklin, while younger veterans Segun Olubi and Cameron McGrone provide additional upside and cover behind Muma, Olubi, and Bachie as the season unfolds.

Daniel Jones will lead the Colts Week 1 against the Dolphins, stepping in as starter and captain alongside Nelson, Franklin, Moore II and Buckner after a team vote.

Anthony Richardson wore the C in recent seasons but has been moved to backup, signaling a leadership shift as Jones anchors Indianapolis’ offense to start the year.

Captains are often quarterbacks, and this rollout underscores a new balance between veteran leadership and a rising supporting cast as the season begins.

2025 IDP top 150 blends elite veterans with a fresh rookie class, spanning LB, DL and DB. Baun’s breakout in Philadelphia injects early LB2 value, while Verse and Franklin spotlight rookie upside across DL/LB roles. Parsons, Watt and Hutchinson anchor the top tiers, with Garrett, Bosa and Will Anderson delivering stud DL production. In the DB mix, Derwin James and Winfield Jr. shine alongside Bates and Hamilton, creating a balanced, dynamic landscape for IDP fantasy drafts.

Beyond the top-shelf anchors, the piece calls out upside at the edges: Verse and Carter headline rookie DL intrigue, while Franklin’s tackle floor remains a reliable foundation. The outlook threads through teams such as IND, LAC, PHI and BAL, outlining how usage, scheme and evolving rosters shape 2025 IDP targets across the top 150 players.