The Indianapolis Colts select five players as team captains for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts announced five team captains for the 2026 season following a player vote. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed the selections on Thursday, which include quarterback Daniel Jones, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, guard Quenton Nelson, running back Jonathan Taylor, and safety Camryn Bynum. The group fills vacancies created by the departure of Zaire Franklin and the release of Kenny Moore. Jones and Buckner enter the season with eight-year streaks as NFL captains, while Nelson maintains his six-year tenure with the team. Taylor earns his third selection, and Bynum receives the honor for the first time in his career. In addition to his leadership role, Bynum will handle defensive playcalling responsibilities on the field until rookie linebacker CJ Allen is prepared to manage the duties.
- •Daniel Jones, DeForest Buckner, Quenton Nelson, Jonathan Taylor, and Camryn Bynum were named 2026 captains.
- •Camryn Bynum will relay defensive calls from coordinator Lou Anarumo this season.
- •The selections replace former captains Zaire Franklin and Kenny Moore.
- •Daniel Jones and DeForest Buckner are serving as team captains for their eighth consecutive NFL season.
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Colts name 5 players 2026 team captains, including a first-timer
"Colts players voted for 5 team captains for the 2026 season, including 3 incumbents, one player returning to the status and one first-timer
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