Tyler Warren doesn’t need a dramatic overhaul to feel good about the Colts’ offense in 2026. For him, the selling point is simple: the group is basically running it back.
Indianapolis won eight of its first 10 games in 2025 and still finished with a solid 27.4 points per game, even after the season unraveled late. The production was there for most of the year, and the Colts are banking on familiarity to keep that engine moving. The offensive coaching staff stayed largely intact under Jim Bob Cooter, and the team didn’t make any major additions on that side of the ball.
That’s the backdrop for Warren’s optimism, even with Michael Pittman Jr. gone and the sting of an eight-game losing streak hanging over the team. Asked about his outlook for next season, Warren pointed straight to the one thing Indianapolis can still lean on.
"I think everybody's really excited," Warren said (h/t Matt Taylor). "From an offensive standpoint, coming back with the same coaching staff, same core group of guys. It's always exciting to be able to build off of what you were able to do last year."
Losing Pittman is a real hit. He was the steady target who helped keep drives alive, while Alec Pierce remains more of a downfield threat than a possession answer. That puts more pressure on Warren, who flashed real upside as a rookie and now looks set for a larger role in Year 2.
Warren started 12 of 17 games last season and finished with 76 catches on 112 targets for 817 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 48.1 yards per game and dropped only two passes. He also added six carries for eight yards and a touchdown, and he missed his lone pass attempt.
The Colts clearly expect more from their former first-round pick, especially with the same quarterback in place for a full season. Josh Downs is also in a contract year, which gives him plenty to play for after a disappointing 2025. Even without a dependable WR3, the passing game has enough pieces to stay afloat.
And this offense still has its foundation. Indianapolis should again feature an elite offensive line and one of the league’s most underrated running backs. With a healthy Daniel Jones, the attack is still expected to flow through Jonathan Taylor first, and Taylor has his own financial motivation heading into the year.
The Colts would have been better served finding a replacement for one of their most productive pass catchers. But if the group stays on the field, there’s enough continuity here for Warren to believe the offense can still look a lot like it did a year ago.
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