Colts QB questions continue to swirl as free agency looms
1 year, 9 months ago

Colts QB questions continue to swirl as free agency looms

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Yannick Ngakoue, LB Bobby Okereke, WR Parris Campbell, S Rodney McLeod II, DT Tyquan Lewis, LB E.J. Speed, CB Brandon Facyson, WR Ashton Dulin, DE Ben Banogu, OL Dennis Kelly, K Chase McLaughlin, OL Matt Pryor, S Armani Watts, CB Tony Brown, DT Byron Cowart, P Matt Haack RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Khalid Kareem. Ballard prefers to spend money re-signing his own players rather than making a splash in free agency and that could be the case again with the team’s salary cap situation. They can clear an additional $17.2 million in space by releasing veteran QB Matt Ryan and another $2.1 by cutting ties with backup QB Nick Foles.

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Colts owner Jim Irsay says he’s retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen
1 day, 20 hours ago

Colts owner Jim Irsay says he’s retaining GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay insists he’s as frustrated as the team’s fans are about a fourth consecutive playoff absence. About four hours after the Colts completed their season with a 26-23 overtime victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Irsay ended any speculation about possible offseason changes by announcing in a letter to fans that longtime general manager Chris …

Colts use the NFL draft to fill two needs: Improve defense, help QB Anthony Richardson
8 months, 1 week ago

Colts use the NFL draft to fill two needs: Improve defense, help QB Anthony Richardson

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard started NFL draft weekend with two goals. He’s a high motor guy, he’s got nothing else but football and he loves it and that’s what he wants here.” The Colts didn’t pull off the splashy first-day move Indy fans were hoping for and he didn’t follow the conventional wisdom by using early …

NFL teams scramble to catch K.C. as free agency begins -- but the Chiefs aren’t standing still
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL teams scramble to catch K.C. as free agency begins -- but the Chiefs aren’t standing still

Associated Press  

Calvin Ridley is heading to the Tennessee Titans, the highlight of the official start of free agency Wednesday when teams began reshaping their rosters in a quest to unseat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Also Wednesday, the Washington Commanders continued rebuilding their defense by luring six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner from Seattle, and Joe Flacco is headed …

Colts agree to 3-year, $70 million deal with Michael Pittman Jr., AP source says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Colts agree to 3-year, $70 million deal with Michael Pittman Jr., AP source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did everything he could to keep receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off this year’s free agent market. Two weeks after promising Pittman would be in Indy next season — one way or the other — the two sides negotiated a three-year, $70 million deal with $46 million in guarantees as one of three …

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’
10 months, 1 week ago

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’

LA Times  

Rams general manager Les Snead did not make the trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this year. “Definitely hoping Aaron is,” Snead said during a video conference with reporters, adding, “I know Aaron’s definitely approaching the offseason where he’s doing his normal getting away, somewhat trying to get revitalized, with the goal of playing good football.” Donald and quarterback …

Colts are content playing waiting game with Richardson’s progression at quarterback
1 year, 5 months ago

Colts are content playing waiting game with Richardson’s progression at quarterback

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard knows rookie quarterbacks learn best from playing. “You don’t want to put him out there and he’s not ready to handle everything that requires him playing the position,” Ballard said. Then, eventually, he’ll play.” Ballard didn’t say whether Richardson must hit certain milestones or could make his debut in small, specialized packages. “When …

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 release Foles to create roster space, salary cap room
1 year, 8 months ago

Colts release Foles to create roster space, salary cap room

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts released veteran quarterback Nick Foles on Friday, saving about $2 million in salary cap space while creating room for the 12 rookies it added last week in the draft. Those two moves leave Indy with three quarterbacks on the depth chart — Richardson, Gardner Minshew and Sam Ehlinger, who was one of three starters the …

Colts hoping to find new franchise quarterback in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Colts hoping to find new franchise quarterback in NFL draft

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Shane Steichen understands his first draft as an NFL head coach could define his entire tenure. “Then, going back and watching the tape over and over again because again, there’s not a crystal ball to like, ‘Hey, this guy is a guarantee, right?” Many believe Bryce Young and C.J. Steichen spent the past two seasons in Philadelphia helping …

AP source: Colts planning to release Matt Ryan in cap move
1 year, 9 months ago

AP source: Colts planning to release Matt Ryan in cap move

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts acquired Matt Ryan last March thinking he would help them make a postseason run, maybe even win a Super Bowl. Indy also saved an additional nearly $8 million by trading veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore to Dallas for a fifth-round pick, though they’ll use some of that by signing former Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay. …

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, C Garrett Bradbury, RB Alexander Mattison, K Greg Joseph, CB Duke Shelley, TE Irv Smith Jr., CB Chandon Sullivan, LS Andrew DePaola, OT Oli Udoh, DE Jonathan Bullard, QB Nick Mullens, CB Kris Boyd, C/G Austin Schlottman, WR Olabisi Johnson. NEEDS: The Vikings are mired in a salary cap …

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency

Associated Press  

NFL free agency kicks off next week and the biggest questions surround two star quarterbacks who aren’t on the list. The league’s legal tampering period opens Monday and plenty of free agents will be on the move when players can officially start signing new deals Wednesday. “But until we have any conversations, we’re still in a good spot.” The most …

Colts hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as their head coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Colts hire Eagles OC Shane Steichen as their head coach

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Shane Steichen accepted his dream job on Tuesday. “We felt Shane had a lot of that offensive magic that can be hard to find, knowing we’re going to have a young quarterback to develop,” Irsay said. Steichen becomes the Colts’ fourth coach since 2017 and they’re likely to be starting yet another different quarterback on opening day, extending …

Colts candidates: Analyzing options — Sean Payton? DeMeco Ryans? — readers suggested
2 years ago

Colts candidates: Analyzing options — Sean Payton? DeMeco Ryans? — readers suggested

New York Times  

The Colts have an advantage over many teams heading into the offseason: They get to ponder who their next head coach will be ahead of Black Monday, the day after the regular season ends when several coaches will be relieved of their duties. The Michigan Wolverines coach, who has his team in the College Football Playoff for the second straight …

Colts owner Jim Irsay pulls plug on Matt Ryan; are Chris Ballard, Frank Reich next?: Kravitz
2 years, 2 months ago

Colts owner Jim Irsay pulls plug on Matt Ryan; are Chris Ballard, Frank Reich next?: Kravitz

New York Times  

A few months from now, the Colts will be scouring the first round of the NFL Draft in search of a quarterback whom they hope will last in Indianapolis for longer than 10 minutes. With Sam Ehlinger being tabbed to replace the now-benched Matt Ryan, the Colts have will have used seven starting quarterbacks since 2018. Does anybody trust Ballard, …

2022 NFL free agency: The best available players, from Jadeveon Clowney to Odell Beckham Jr.
2 years, 8 months ago

2022 NFL free agency: The best available players, from Jadeveon Clowney to Odell Beckham Jr.

New York Times  

With NFL free agency under way, the list below offers the best remaining available players. Daryl Williams, OT/OG, Buffalo Bills The Bills signed him to a three-year, $24 million deal last offseason, but Williams didn’t play as well in 2021, and the team released him. He signed a one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Bengals last offseason and started 12 …

Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR
2 years, 9 months ago

Patriots enter free agency eyeing upgrades at LB, WR

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, RB Brandon Bolden, OL Trent Brown, LB Jamie Collins, DT Carl Davis, K Nick Folk, TE Troy Fumagalli, LB Dont’a Hightower, CB J.C. Jackson, OL Ted Karras, S/ST Brandon King, ST Matt Slater, RB James White. Both were big parts of their defensive success last season, but New England’s cap room …

Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need
2 years, 9 months ago

Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH STEELERS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Joe Haden, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Eric Ebron, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, G Trai Turner, S Terrell Edmunds, LB Miles Killebrew, WR James Washington, QB Josh Dobbs, WR Ray-Ray McCloud, CB Arthur Maulet, C B.J. NEEDS: The Steelers enter free agency technically with one quarterback on the roster in Mason Rudolph, though they plan to …

NFL free agency signing grades: Shaquil Barrett, Matt Judon, Aaron Jones and more
3 years, 9 months ago

NFL free agency signing grades: Shaquil Barrett, Matt Judon, Aaron Jones and more

New York Times  

With NFL free agency set to begin on March 17, this is where you can find analysis of every noteworthy deal that is signed. Grade: B The Broncos’ three-year deal with Ronald Darby Ronald Darby was a free agent last offseason and had to settle for a one-year, $3 million contract. Grade: B The Broncos’ $27 million deal with Shelby …

What you need to know about NFL free agency and the reduced salary cap
3 years, 9 months ago

What you need to know about NFL free agency and the reduced salary cap

LA Times  

The NFL’s 2021 business year begins Wednesday, and the marketplace will be filled with high-profile free agents as teams have to shed costs in the wake of a bizarre season of fake crowd noise and cardboard fans. Although that’s still gobs of money to cover player salaries — more than was allotted three years ago — it’s a significant step …

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