Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes
6 days, 15 hours ago

Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto when he lobbed a fateful lateral across the field toward quarterback Anthony Richardson. “We’ve talked about those,” Steichen said, referring to similar circumstances that have happened around the league this season. “We talk about letters and logos and finishing through the end.” But with three games left and Indy two games out of the AFC’s seventh and final playoff spot — and down a tiebreak to the Broncos — Sunday’s debacle could seal Indy’s postseason fate.

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Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Steichen’s risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson’s hands

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson’s hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach’s decision look smart by running through multiple defenders for the decisive 2-point conversion. Rather than play it safe by kicking …

NFL Injury Report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NFL Injury Report

Associated Press  

NFL Injury Report By The Associated Press NEW YORK The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league : WEEK 13 _____ Sunday ARIZONA CARDINALS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS — ARIZONA: QUESTIONABLE: S Joey Blount, RB Emari Demercado, DL Darius Robinson, S Jalen Thompson. QUESTIONABLE: WR DeMario Douglas, S Kyle Dugger, LB Christian Elliss, LB Anferenee Jennings, T Vederian …

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Joe Flacco jumped into action when he was needed on Sunday, and he got the job done for the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts finished the game without quarterback Anthony Richardson, All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, four defensive starters and another key defensive lineman because of injuries. “Anytime you have a backup that’s played at a …

Colts put Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve with sprained right ankle
3 months ago

Colts put Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve with sprained right ankle

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will be without three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for at least four games after he was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a sprained right ankle. “He’s a strong presence in that defensive line room, and not only the defensive line, but the whole defense,” defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said before the announcement …

Colts OTAs: Defense wins the day; Jaylon Jones takes early lead in CB battle
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts OTAs: Defense wins the day; Jaylon Jones takes early lead in CB battle

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson threw his hands up in the air in exasperation. Following another defensive stop, cornerback Dallis Flowers kept screaming, “That’s y’all problem!” toward the offense, leaving no doubt who was winning the day. “He’s been making a ton of plays out here the past couple of days,” Colts coach Shane Steichen said, noting Mitchell’s explosiveness. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/7k3dKaJRmj …

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft
8 months ago

With Anthony Richardson on board, Colts will look beyond quarterback in NFL draft

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — For Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard, this was a different kind of offseason. Instead of searching for a new starting quarterback or deciphering how free agents might conform to a new coach’s offensive philosophy, he remained focused on improving the supporting cast around second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. So now, for the first time since Andrew Luck’s surprise …

Indianapolis Colts begin training camp with another new quarterback in mix
1 year, 5 months ago

Indianapolis Colts begin training camp with another new quarterback in mix

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS CAMP SITE: Westfield, Indiana KEY ADDITIONS: Head coach Shane Steichen, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, QB Anthony Richardson, QB Gardner Minshew, K Matt Gay, DE Samson Ebukam, DT Taven Bryan, CB JuJu Brents, WR Josh Downs. KEY LOSSES: QB Matt Ryan, QB Nick Foles, LB Bobby Okereke, DE Yannick Ngakoue, WR Parris Campbell, S Rodney McLeod, CB Isaiah …

Colts’ loss to Eagles shows Indy is still a fatally flawed team despite changes
2 years, 1 month ago

Colts’ loss to Eagles shows Indy is still a fatally flawed team despite changes

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Some of the veterans stayed back as the locker room emptied out, sitting silently in their chairs, reliving another game they’d let slip away in a season that’s already lost. As much as Jeff Saturday has given the Colts in the 13 days he’s been interim head coach, as much as Matt Ryan’s return seemed to spark a …

Colts’ 2021 draft takeaways: Best picks, left tackle questions, biggest needs left and more
3 years, 7 months ago

Colts’ 2021 draft takeaways: Best picks, left tackle questions, biggest needs left and more

New York Times  

Seven picks, and not a single sure-bet offensive tackle among them? Here’s a rundown of what stands out about the Colts’ 2021 draft class: The picks • Kwity Paye, defensive end, Michigan, first round, 29th • Dayo Odeyingbo, defensive lineman, Vanderbilt, second round, 54th • Kylen Granson, tight end, SMU, fourth round, 127th • Shawn Davis, safety, Florida, fifth round, …

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