Colts Name Five Season Captains for 2026
A player vote signals locker-room continuity while confirming several veterans have recovered enough to be available as the regular season begins.
Overview
- The Colts announced on Thursday that players voted Cam Bynum, DeForest Buckner, Daniel Jones, Quenton Nelson and Jonathan Taylor as the team’s five season-long captains.
- Safety Cam Bynum will wear the defensive “green dot,” the helmet marker that designates the player trusted to relay play calls from the sideline to teammates.
- Quarterback Daniel Jones earned a captaincy after rehabbing a December torn Achilles and delivering a strong training camp that convinced teammates of his readiness.
- Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner returns to a leadership role after season-ending neck surgery, and his selection underscores the coaching staff’s reliance on his experience.
- Offensive stability is reinforced by Quenton Nelson’s multi-year captaincy and elite Pro Bowl streak, while Jonathan Taylor’s 2025 performance (1,585 rushing yards and 18 rushing TDs) helps explain his restored captain status.