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Colts | Indy looking at Scott Milanovich as QB coach Tue Jan 26, 02:19 PM
Former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback coach Scott Milanovich is reportedly the frontrunner to assume a similar title for the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Colts | Marcus Brady promoted Mon Jan 25, 11:44 AM
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady was named offensive coordinator Monday, Jan. 25.
Link to story Colts | Jacoby Brissett will have chance to start Sat Jan 23, 07:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Jacoby Brissett will be under consideration to be the starting quarterback in 2021, according to general manager Chris Ballard. 'I don't want to discount Jacoby,' Ballard said. 'We still like Jacoby Brissett and think he's a good player. Let's not take Jacoby out of the mix completely here.'
| Footballguys view: Brissett is a top end backup, but he might only be an adequate starter, which would be a disappointing route for a team in a Super Bowl window to take. Brissett has some value in 2QB/Superflex leagues, but in 1QB leagues he would be a pedestrian option at best. |
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Colts | Mo Alie-Cox in good company Fri Jan 22, 10:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox was one of five tight ends to average at least 2.0 yards per route on 150-plus routes during the 2020 season, joining Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle and Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews.
| Footballguys view: There's more there with Alie-Cox if the Colts ever gave him a larger role. For the 2020 season, the Colts used a TEBC featuring Jack Doyle, Trey Burton and Alie-Cox. Burton is set to be an unrestricted free agent, so perhaps Alie-Cox will play more snaps if Burton leaves the Colts. Doyle is signed through the 2022 season. Alie-Cox is a restricted free agent in 2021. |
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Colts | Indianapolis works out seven Thu Jan 21, 12:15 AM
The Indianapolis Colts worked out free agents WRs Marcell Ateman, Chris Finke, Kendrick Murphy, Darrius Shepherd and Jordan Suell, QB Brian Lewerke and DT Robert Nkemdiche on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Link to storyRobert Nkemdiche player page
Marcell Ateman player page
Darrius Shepherd player page
Colts | Jordan Wilkins off COVID list Wed Jan 20, 05:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jordan Wilkins was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Jan. 20.
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Colts | Philip Rivers retires Wed Jan 20, 09:25 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 20.
| Footballguys view: It didn't take long for Rivers to decide that 17 seasons was enough. He still had something left in the tank, but Rivers is now going to coach high school football in Alabama. Rivers finishes his career having passed for over 63,000 yards and 421 passing touchdowns, so expect to see him in the Hall of Fame someday. The Colts are likely to lose Jacoby Brissett in free agency, so they're 100 percent in the quarterback market both in free agency and the draft. |
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Colts | Two have contracts expire Mon Jan 18, 08:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts practice squad WR Daurice Fountain and OT J'Marcus Webb had their contracts expire Monday, Jan. 18.
Link to story Colts | Philip Rivers may avoid surgery Fri Jan 15, 02:26 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers (toe) should be fine without surgery on his injured toe, according to GM Chris Ballard, who added that if Rivers does go the surgical route it would be 'nothing major.'
| Footballguys view: Good news for the veteran quarterback here. The Colts and Rivers are going to give things about a month before talking about whether or not Rivers will continue to play for the Colts or move on in free agency. Rivers still has the ability to be a slightly above average starter. |
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Colts | Marlon Mack likely leaving Indy Thu Jan 14, 01:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack (Achilles) 'deserves a good contract,' Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Thursday, Jan. 14, but added that he doesn't know if the team will be in position to offer the pending free agent one this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Mack appeared in one game in 2020, the season opener, before going down with this injury. It's an unfortunate way for his season with the Colts, and likely time with the Colts, to end. Mack has talent but coming off this major injury is going to negatively impact his free agent market. |
Marlon Mack player page
Colts | Phillip Rivers has GM's backing Thu Jan 14, 01:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers met with the general manager Chris Ballard for an hour earlier this week, Ballard said Thursday, Jan. 14, as Rivers heads into the offseason pondering his future. 'Do I think Philip can still play? Absolutely,' Ballard said. 'He's going to take some time, and we're going to take some time. We'll meet again in about a month.'
| Footballguys view: Unlike his draft classmate Ben Roethlisberger, Rivers did not look washed up this season. The Colts are looking for a young franchise quarterback to take over but bringing back Rivers for one more go would make sense. |
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Colts | Indy bringing in three on futures deals Tue Jan 12, 03:55 PM
Free-agent OT Jake Benzinger, CB Anthony Chesley and OT Elijah Nkansah were signed to Reserve/Future contracts by the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Colts | Quenton Nelson to move to left tackle? Tue Jan 12, 01:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts OG Quenton Nelson moving to left tackle is among the possibilities being considered to fill the void left behind by recently retired Anthony Castonzo, according to comments made by head coach Frank Reich on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Colts | Anthony Castonzo retires Tue Jan 12, 11:29 AM
Indianapolis Colts OT Anthony Castonzo announced his retirement Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Colts | Casey Tucker catches on with Indy Mon Jan 11, 02:51 PM
Free-agent OL Casey Tucker (Eagles) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Jan. 11.
Link to story Colts | Anthony Walker open to returning Sun Jan 10, 02:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent LB Anthony Walker said he is open to re-signing with the Colts this offseason but playing time will play a role in his decision during free agency.
Link to storyAnthony Walker player page
Colts | Indy signs 16 to futures deals Sun Jan 10, 01:51 PM
Free-agent RB Darius Anderson, S Ibraheim Campbell, CB Andre Chachere, DT Kameron Cline, WR Quartney Davis, OG Jake Eldrenkamp, TE Farrod Green, OG Sam Jones, OT Carter O'Donnell, RB Paul Perkins, P Austin Rehkow, CB Will Sunderland, CB Roderic Teamer, TE Andrew Vollert, DT Chris Williams and DT Robert Windsor signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 10. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyIbraheim Campbell player page
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Colts | Two players receive extensions Sun Jan 10, 01:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin and DT Taylor Stallworth signed one-year contract extensions with the Colts Sunday, Jan. 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyAshton Dulin player page
Colts | Philip Rivers uncertain about future Sat Jan 9, 06:42 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers said he is not sure if he will play next season.
| Footballguys view: Rivers played some good football at times this season. He led the Colts to the playoffs and it came down to the last throw against the Bills. Rivers is not washed up and he's set to be a free agent this offseason. The Colts will want to know his plans ASAP so they can make their own plans at quarterback. |
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Colts | Indianapolis out of playoffs Sat Jan 9, 05:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers went 27-for-46 for 309 yards and two touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card playoff game. RB Jonathan Taylor rushed for 78 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries, while RB Nyheim Hines rushed for 75 yards on six carries. WR Michael Pittman Jr. caught five passes for 90 yards on 10 targets, TE Jack Doyle caught seven passes for 70 yards and one touchdown on nine targets, WR Zach Pascal caught three passes for 37 yards and one touchdown on five targets and WR T.Y. Hilton caught two passes for 32 yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: The Colts fought hard in this game. They did enough on offense, especially with Taylor rushing the rock. A missed field goal and a failed fourth-and-goal attempt could have turned this thing in the Colts favor. We'll now have to see if Rivers is going to come back as the team's starter for another year in 2021. |
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Colts | Wild Card Weekend Indianapolis Colts inactives Sat Jan 9, 11:32 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared WR Dezmon Patmon, TE Noah Togiai, LB Ben Banogu, OT Will Holden, CB Rock Ya-Sin and QB Jacob Eason inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
Link to storyRock Ya-Sin player page
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Colts | Indy meets with three FAs Fri Jan 8, 10:16 PM
Free-agent WR Quartney Davis (Vikings), S Roderic Teamer (Chargers) and TE Andrew Vollert (Colts) met with the Indianapolis Colts Friday, Jan. 8.
Link to story Colts | Indy elevates pair of players Fri Jan 8, 02:34 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Darius Anderson and OT Jared Veldheer on Friday, Jan. 8, were elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. Anderson was designated as a COVID-19 replacement.
Link to story Colts | Philip Rivers ready to play Thu Jan 7, 09:58 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 7, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: The Colts are set to feed rookie RB Jonathan Taylor as much as possible. That will set up play-action passing for Rivers and his receiving weapons. The Bills secondary can be tricky to go up against, but Rivers has no fear. |
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor limited yet again Thu Jan 7, 07:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (shoulder) was limited in practice all week but was removed from the injury report Thursday, Jan. 7.
| Footballguys view: Taylor is ready to rock and we are excited to see the rookie get to work in the postseason. The Colts will play a Bills defense that will be focused on stopping Taylor first and foremost. |
Colts | Week 18 injury report for Indianapolis Thu Jan 7, 03:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Will Holden (ankle) and CB Rock Ya-Sin (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for the AFC Wild Card game versus the Buffalo Bills. DT DeForest Buckner (ankle) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. S Tavon Wilson (non-injury) was added to the injury report Thursday, Jan. 7, but is expected to play. RB Jonathan Taylor (shoulder) was limited in practice all week but has been removed the injury report. QB Philip Rivers (toe), CB T.J. Carrie (ankle, shoulder) and S Khari Willis (concussion) practiced in full Thursday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyPhilip Rivers player page
Tavon Wilson player page
Travis Carrie player page
DeForest Buckner player page
Rock Ya-Sin player page
Khari Willis player page
Colts | Jonthan Taylor feeling good after big game Wed Jan 6, 10:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 6. He said Wednesday that he felt fine after a career-high 30 carries in Week 17, and he said he'll be 'ready to roll' for the AFC wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Colts | Khari Willis trending in right direction Wed Jan 6, 10:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts S Khari Willis (concussion) practiced in full Wednesday, Jan. 6, and it was another good step in the right direction for Willis to return for the AFC wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 9.
Link to storyKhari Willis player page
Colts | Darius Leonard flying high into playoffs Wed Jan 6, 10:26 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Darius Leonard won the AFC's Defensive Player of the Week for Week 17, posting 10 tackles, a sack, two passes defensed and a forced fumble. He is the sixth player to earn an AFC Player of the Week award this season.
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Colts | Matt Eberflus helping Indy snuff out the run Wed Jan 6, 10:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus helped the team finish in the Top 10 in rushing defense for the third consecutive season. It's the first time for the franchise since 1975-77 when they were the Baltimore Colts. In three years under Eberflus the Colts have ranked eighth, seventh and second in rushing defense.
Link to story Colts | Anthony Castonzo will be missed Wed Jan 6, 10:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Anthony Castonzo (ankle) remains on the Reserve/Injured list and will not return for the postseason. He made a huge difference for the Colts, as they scored 25.2 points per game without him, and 29.1 points per game with him. QB Philip Rivers had a 102.6 passer rating with Castonzo, and 85.2 without him.
Link to story Colts | Rodrigo Blankenship struggles at distance Wed Jan 6, 10:16 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Rodrigo Blankenship has struggled with longer distanced kicks this season. Special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone said Wednesday, Jan. 6 that Blankenship has made kicks up to 60 yards in practice, but that range is likely to shrink outdoors in colder weather such as during the AFC wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Colts | Wednesday practice report for Indy Wed Jan 6, 05:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (ankle), OT Will Holden (ankle) and CB Rock Ya-Sin (concussion) were listed as non-participants at practice Wednesday, Jan. 6. CB T.J. Carrie (ankle, shoulder) and S Khari Willis (concussion) were listed as full participants.
Link to storyTravis Carrie player page
DeForest Buckner player page
Rock Ya-Sin player page
Khari Willis player page
Colts | Jonathan Taylor listed as limited Wed Jan 6, 05:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on the team's estimated injury report for their walk-through practice Wednesday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Taylor is a battering ram for the Colts offense. They'll take it easy on him with the plan to feed him the rock early and often in the playoffs. |
Colts | Philip Rivers listed as full participant Wed Jan 6, 05:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers (toe) was listed as a full participant on the team's estimated practice report for their walk-through practice Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Link to storyPhilip Rivers player page
Colts | Two signed to futures contracts Wed Jan 6, 02:05 PM
Free-agent RB Benny LeMay (Browns) and WR Gary Jennings (Bills) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, Jan. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyGary Jennings player page
Colts | Indy signs two to future deals Tue Jan 5, 06:27 PM
Free-agent S Nick Nelson (Raiders) and TE Jordan Thomas (Patriots) were signed to Reserve/Future contracts by the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Jan. 5.
| Footballguys view: Thomas is a player we'll still monitor in crazy deep dynasty formats. He's a converted wide receiver and a huge target. He's bounced around the league a little bit but that skill set makes him intriguing. |
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Jordan Thomas player page
Colts | Indianapolis' Tuesday practice report Tue Jan 5, 04:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (ankle), OT Will Holden (ankle), QB Philip Rivers (toe) and CB Rock Ya-Sin (concussion) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Jan. 5. CB T.J. Carrie (ankle, shoulder) and RB Jonathan Taylor (shoulder) were limited. S Khari Willis (concussion) practiced in full. The Colts held a walk-through Tuesday, so the report is an estimation.
Link to storyPhilip Rivers player page
Travis Carrie player page
DeForest Buckner player page
Rock Ya-Sin player page
Khari Willis player page
Colts | Rodrigo Blankenship sets team mark Mon Jan 4, 02:15 AM
Indianapolis Colts PK Rodrigo Blankenship converted 32 field goals in 2020, setting the franchise record for the most by a rookie set by Raul Allegre in 1983.
Link to story Colts | Indy wins, punches ticket to playoffs Sun Jan 3, 08:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers completed 17-of-27 passes for 164 yards, one touchdown and one interception, while rookie RB Jonathan Taylor ran 30 times for 253 yards and two touchdowns. RB Nyheim Hines ran twice for 17 yards while adding six receptions for a team-best 50 yards on seven targets. WR Zach Pascal posted two grabs for 41 yards, and rookie Michael Pittman Jr. posted two grabs for 28 yards. WR T.Y. Hilton also had three receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown on seven targets.
Link to storyPhilip Rivers player page
T.Y. Hilton player page
Zach Pascal player page
Nyheim Hines player page
Colts | Week 17 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Jan 3, 03:24 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared WR DeMichael Harris, TE Noah Togiai, LB Ben Banogu, OT Will Holden, S Khari Willis, CB Rock Ya-Sin and QB Jacob Eason inactive for Week 17.
Link to storyRock Ya-Sin player page
Ben Banogu player page
Khari Willis player page
Colts | Jordan Wilkins placed on COVID list Sun Jan 3, 03:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jordan Wilkins was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Jan. 3. The team also added practice squad RB Darius Anderson to their active roster.
Link to storyJordan Wilkins player page
Colts | Two options for Philip Rivers in 2021 Sun Jan 3, 12:21 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers is expected to either re-sign with the Colts this offseason or decide to retire, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Rivers has had a successful season and while playing part of it through a painful foot injury. Jacoby Brissett is also a free agent, so the Colts could have a lot of change at quarterback next season. |
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Colts | Indy adds three to roster Sat Jan 2, 10:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Noah Togiai (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Jan. 2, and SS Ibraheim Campbell and OT Jared Veldheer were promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.
Link to storyIbraheim Campbell player page
Colts | Marcus Johnson waived by Indy Sat Jan 2, 09:37 PM
The Indianapolis Colts waived WR Marcus Johnson (quadriceps) Saturday, Jan. 2.
Link to storyMarcus Johnson player page
Colts | Michael Pittman clears protocol Sat Jan 2, 01:38 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. on Saturday, Jan. 2, cleared the league's concussion protocol and will be available to play Sunday in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: The big-bodied rookie has flashed a bit during his debut season. He'll be out there against the Jaguars as the team's no.3 receiver behind T.Y. Hilton and Zach Pascal. |
Colts | Three players visit Indianapolis Sat Jan 2, 10:46 AM
Free-agent WR Quartney Davis (Vikings), TE Andrew Vollert (Colts) and DB Roderic Teamer (Chargers) visited the Indianapolis Colts earlier this week.
Link to story Colts | Nick Nelson works out Sat Jan 2, 10:30 AM
Free-agent DB Nick Nelson (Raiders) worked out for the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, Dec. 31.
Link to storyNick Nelson player page
Colts | Jordan Glasgow's exemption lifted Fri Jan 1, 11:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Jordan Glasgow was restored to the active roster from the Exempt/COVID-19 list Friday, Jan. 1.
Link to story Colts | Full practice for Philip Rivers Fri Jan 1, 06:51 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 17.
Link to storyPhilip Rivers player page
