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Colts Head Coach "Fine with Running Back by Committee"
In response to a question about the lack of a true lead back on the roster, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media that he is fine with a committee at the running back position, per Stephen Holder of the Indy Star. The Colts did draft two running backs in the mid to […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Waive Matt Jones
The Indianapolis Colts have waived running back Matt Jones, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jones managed to rack up 248 carries for 964 yards and six touchdowns in his time with the Colts and Washington Redskins. Unfortunately, he failed to climb the depth chart and become fantasy relevant in 2017, with Jones seeing action in […]
TMax-12 7 years agoAndrew Luck Not Throwing at Veteran Minicamp
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is not throwing at the team's veteran minicamp, per George Bremer of CNHI Sports. This should hardly come as a surprise given general manager Chris Ballard's statements from four days ago, but Luck wasn't even out there playing catch with his fellow veterans, according to Bremer. Luck hasn't thrown […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Have Turned Down Trades for Jacoby Brissett
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly turned down multiple trade offers for quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to NBC Sports' Michael Smith. General manager Chris Ballard spoke highly of Brissett, mentioning "he’s committed, he’s a great teammate, he’s got juice" and "he holds people accountable." Given the sudden transition to an ailing team after being traded by […]
TMax-12 7 years agoAndrew Luck Still Not Throwing a Football
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Friday that quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is still not throwing a football, but is instead doing "a lot of the exercises... conducive to the same thing." The former first overall pick missed all of last year while recovering from shoulder surgery and doesn't seem too […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Open to Trading Back Further in the NFL Draft
When it comes to how the Indianapolis Colts will handle the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, general manager Chris Ballard made it clear that he is completely open to trading back "if it is the right thing for us to do and there's enough players on the board." After making a blockbuster […]
TMax-12 7 years agoDwight Freeney to Sign Contract and Retire with Colts
Former Indianapolis Colts pass rusher Dwight Freeney is expected to sign a contract with the team and immediately retire, per Mike Wells of ESPN. Colts fans should have many fond memories of Freeney, as he spent the first 11 years of his career in Indianapolis and eventually formed one of the best pass-rushing tandems in […]
TMax-12 7 years agoT.Y. Hilton Embracing a New Era for Colts
As a member of the old guard for a young Indianapolis Colts squad, wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is excited for what the future holds, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Hilton is the third longest-tenured Colt, only behind kicker Adam Vinatieri and left tackle Anthony Castonzo, with six years of relevant fantasy production […]
TMax-12 7 years agoMalik Hooker Non-Committal About Timetable for Return
Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (knee) refused to answer any media questions on Tuesday about his timetable to return from an ACL injury he suffered in the 2017 season. Hooker was a shining young star last season in the seven games he played in, hauling in three interceptions and making four pass breakups in that […]
TMax-12 7 years agoMarlon Mack Motivated to Take the "Top Dog" Role in Colts Backfield
With the departure of veteran running back Frank Gore in the offseason, Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack seems motivated to take the "top dog" role in the team's running back rotation. While Mack currently has little competition from fellow backfield mates Matt Jones, Christine Michael, Robert Turbin, Josh Ferguson and George Winn, it is more […]
TMax-12 7 years agoEric Ebron Sees a "Perfect Fit" with Andrew Luck for 2018
Newly-acquired Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron told the media on Thursday that he thinks quarterback Andrew Luck is a "perfect fit" for the kind of passer that he wants to play with, per Mike Wells of ESPN. "I just wanted a quarterback and someone that I knew could get me the ball," said Ebron, […]
TMax-12 7 years agoAndrew Luck Feeling Confident, Still Yet to Throw NFL Football
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) told the media on Monday that he has yet to throw an NFL-sized football in his rehab process from shoulder surgery, per NFL reporter Albert Breer. While Luck is clearly "trusting the process" by not skipping steps, any progress from the signal-caller needs to be tempered. Fantasy owners should […]
TMax-12 7 years agoErik Swoope Signs Exclusive-Rights Tender with Colts
After a knee injury brought his 2017 season to an end before it could begin, Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope signed his exclusive-rights tender on Tuesday and will play for the team in the upcoming season. Swoope is one of several talented playmakers who could be counted on at the tight end position for […]
TMax-12 7 years agoWas Drafting Kareem Hunt Good Process or Just Lucky?
The 2017 regular season featured several rookie running backs making immediate and fantasy relevant impacts on the teams that drafted them. Four rookie running backs recorded top 15 finishes in standard scoring and top 10 finishes in PPR formats, making it clear that this season was one for rushers to challenge the previous fantasy narrative […]
TMax-12 7 years agoEric Ebron Touted as Red-Zone Threat by Colts Head Coach
In describing the value of the Indianapolis Colts signing tight end Eric Ebron this offseason, head coach Frank Reich made it clear that the former Detroit Lion brings a sizeable red-zone mismatch to the offense. "You put an elite tight end on the backside, it’s like clearing it out for LeBron (James)", Reich stated, "you […]
TMax-12 7 years agoAndrew Luck Finally Throwing Footballs
During the coach's breakfast at the Annual League Meeting on Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media that quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) has begun throwing footballs. Although Reich didn't make it sound like Luck is back to full strength, the fact that he is able to use the full range of motion […]
TMax-12 7 years agoWas Drafting Alvin Kamara Good Process or Just Lucky?
The 2017 regular season featured several rookie running backs making immediate fantasy-relevant impacts on the teams that drafted them. Four rookie RB recorded top-15 finishes in standard scoring and top-10 finishes in PPR formats, making it clear that this season was one for rushers to challenge the previous fantasy narrative favoring the rise of the wide […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Build Depth by Re-Signing Chrstine Michael
The Indianapolis Colts have added to their depth at the running back position by re-signing former Seattle Seahawk and Green Bay Packer rusher Christine Michael, per Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. The details of the deal itself were not released, but it stands to reason that Indianapolis has not signed Michael long term. After […]
TMax-12 7 years agoDontrelle Inman Visits with Colts
Free-agent wide receiver Dontrelle Inman visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, per Field Yates of ESPN. After signing former Washington Redskin wideout Ryan Grant, the Colts seem to be continuing to look for more under-the-radar free-agent options to create depth at the wide receiver position. Inman, who joined the Chargers in 2014, had two catches […]
TMax-12 7 years agoDamien Williams Visits Colts
Free-agent running back Damien Williams visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, per Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Running back is certainly a positional need for the Colts, but Williams shouldn't necessarily be viewed as the answer to the problem. In 2017, Williams rushed for 181 yards on 46 carries and caught 20 […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Re-Sign Jack Mewhort on One-Year Deal
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed offensive guard Jack Mewhort to a one-year, $3 million deal, including $1.5 million in incentives, on Wednesday, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. At age 26, Mewhort returns with an opportunity to prove that he can stay healthy for a full season, considering he has landed on Injured Reserve twice in […]
TMax-12 7 years agoCameron Meredith Visits with Colts
Restricted free-agent wide receiver Cameron Meredith visited the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, per ESPN's Field Yates. Although Meredith is allowed to visit other teams in free agency, his restricted status means the Chicago Bears can match any offer he receives on the open market. While he was lost for last season due to a torn […]
TMax-12 7 years agoRyan Grant Signs with Colts
Free-agent wide receiver Ryan Grant signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, per NFL Network analyst James Jones. The payout is significantly lower in value than his would-be deal in Baltimore, but Grant will get a shot to hit free agency again after this one-year, prove-it deal with the […]
TMax-12 7 years agoEric Ebron Signs Two-Year Deal with Indianapolis
After a brief visit with the team on Monday, free-agent tight end Eric Ebron is signing a two-year deal worth a maximum value of $15 million with the Indianapolis Colts, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. In his first four NFL seasons, Ebron averaged about 47 receptions, 518 yards and three touchdowns per year with the […]
TMax-12 7 years agoEric Ebron Visits With Colts
Former Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron visited with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. As easily the best tight end on the market, Ebron has drawn attention from the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots as well as Indianapolis. The Colts are in desperate need of receiving threats and Ebron […]
TMax-12 7 years agoRyan Grant to Meet with Colts
After free-agent wide receiver Ryan Grant failed a physical assessment and voided his contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the former Washington Redskin is scheduled to meet with the Indianapolis Colts, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Grant could help boost an ailing Colts wide receiver core that has little depth outside of T.Y. Hilton and […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Expressing Interest in Dion Lewis
According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the teams in the mix to sign free agent and former New England Patriot running back Dion Lewis. The Colts have truly lacked a difference maker in the backfield in recent seasons, with the team sticking to veteran Frank Gore for […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts Expected to Move on From Donte Moncrief
According to the Indianapolis Star, the Indianapolis Colts are expected to "(part) ways for good" with wide receiver Donte Moncrief. Despite flashing all the potential that a coach could want in a dominant NFL wide receiver, Moncrief's inconsistency and injury history were too loud to ignore. Moncrief will hit the open market as a 24-year-old […]
TMax-12 7 years agoColts GM Calls Matt Jones a Name to Watch at Running Back
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard told the media on Wednesday that running back Matt Jones is a name to watch heading into 2018. The former Washington Redskins rusher received a total of five carries last season after being promoted from the Colts roster, which he managed to accumulate 14 yards on. Despite the team […]
TMax-12 7 years agoFrank Reich Says Andrew Luck Continues to "Check Every Box"
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media on Wednesday that quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) has "continued to check every box" in his return from shoulder surgery and will be with the team for the start of its offseason program on April 2. Reich fell short of assuring that Luck would be ready to […]
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