Colts QB Gardner Minshew gets the start against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew gets the start against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS at JACKSONVILLE Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Jaguars by 4 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. LAST WEEK: Colts beat Titans 23-16; Jaguars beat Bills 25-20 in London. JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: Veteran DE Dawuane Smoot is expected to make his season debut and play for the first time since tearing an Achilles tendon last December. Smoot had five sacks in 15 games last season and should boost Jacksonville’s pass rush. Minshew went 7-6 with the Jags before losing his final seven starts and playing a role in getting Lawrence to the Jaguars.. Taylor needs 18 yards rushing to pass Randy McMillan for ninth on the Colts career rushing list.. Indy has scored 20 points on its opening possessions of the second half, tied for fourth in the league.. LB Zaire Franklin leads the NFL with 69 tackles and has had 12 or more tackles in each game this season..

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Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans
1 year ago

Surprising Colts control their playoff destiny entering prime-time showdown with Texans

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts weren’t supposed to be here, playing a prime-time game in Week 18 with a chance to make the playoffs. “One thing I’ve learned is how scrappy, how tough this team is,” 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor said after Sunday’s 23-20 win over Las Vegas. “We knew we had tough players, but it’s a different …

Taylor, Minshew help Colts stay in AFC playoff chase with 23-20 victory over Raiders
1 year ago

Taylor, Minshew help Colts stay in AFC playoff chase with 23-20 victory over Raiders

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor and Gardner Minshew spent all week talking about the need to take advantage of this week’s big opportunity. Taylor ran for a season-high 96 yards and one score, Minshew fooled the Las Vegas defense with a 58-yard TD pass on third-and-1, and the Indianapolis Colts used two late defensive penalties to put away the Raiders 23-20 …

Gardner Minshew, Colts bolster playoff chances, beat fading Steelers 30-13
1 year ago

Gardner Minshew, Colts bolster playoff chances, beat fading Steelers 30-13

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Gardner Minshew got the most out of his depleted supporting cast. Minshew matched his career high with three touchdown passes, Indianapolis rushed for 170 yards and the Colts improved their playoff prospects with a 30-13 win over the sagging Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. “He’s just worked his tail off on the scout team all year, he’s just made …

Minshew can’t extend Colts’ win streak, but playoffs are still within reach
1 year ago

Minshew can’t extend Colts’ win streak, but playoffs are still within reach

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Indianapolis Colts had managed to get into playoff contention without their starting quarterback and star running back. “I really do.” The Colts were humming along with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew, who had engineered wins over four struggling teams: Carolina, New England, Tampa Bay and Tennessee. A lot of stuff.” Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson went down with a …

Gardner Minshew has his warts, but Colts have a tenacious QB they ‘love to rally behind’
1 year, 1 month ago

Gardner Minshew has his warts, but Colts have a tenacious QB they ‘love to rally behind’

New York Times  

NASHVILLE — Gardner Minshew dropped back to pass, surveyed the field and stepped up in the pocket. “Playing quarterback in this league ain’t easy,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said of Minshew. “His preparation that he puts into it, his character and the way he goes out and competes.” Minshew’s sixth-career game-winning drive was jump-started by a 55-yard deep ball …

Colts turn to QB Minshew as they try to end an 8-game road skid against the London-weary Jags
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts turn to QB Minshew as they try to end an 8-game road skid against the London-weary Jags

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Indianapolis Colts are perfect on the road this season, having already notched wins at Houston and Baltimore. “It’s a new week, new situation, new team,” Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin said. That’s a big part of this week but playing a divisional opponent can help that.” The Colts, who put Anthony Richardson on injured reserve this week, …

Gardner Minshew looking forward to return to Jacksonville as Colts new starting QB
1 year, 2 months ago

Gardner Minshew looking forward to return to Jacksonville as Colts new starting QB

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — When Gardner Minshew reflects on his magical 2019 season in Jacksonville, he cherishes the moment. Steichen and his offense also played key roles in Minshew’s decision to go to Indy, which also was willing to give him a real chance to fight for the starting job — even after selecting Richardson with the fourth overall pick in April’s …

Colts QB Anthony Richardson to miss at least 4 weeks after going on injured reserve
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson to miss at least 4 weeks after going on injured reserve

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will miss at least four weeks after the Indianapolis Colts put him on the injured reserve list Wednesday. The former Florida star injured the AC joint in his right shoulder when he hit the ground awkwardly at the end of a 4-yard run during Sunday’s win over Tennessee. Minshew has played in four games …

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew prepares for possible start against Ravens

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Quarterback Gardner Minshew joined the Indianapolis Colts knowing the odds. Knowing the reality didn’t make it any easier for Minshew to accept that after one preseason game, his former offensive coordinator in Philadelphia and current head coach Shane Steichen declared 21-year-old rookie Anthony Richardson the starter. “They have to know you’re ready, that you’re dialed in, that you …

Colts QB Gardner Minshew might be NFL’s best backup; if Jets called, would Indy trade him?
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts QB Gardner Minshew might be NFL’s best backup; if Jets called, would Indy trade him?

New York Times  

Anthony Richardson didn’t plan on leaving the second game of his NFL career so soon, not until he’d left no doubt. Notable backup QBs since 2019 Quarterbacks Games Pass Att TD-INT Comp% YPA Passer Rating EPA/Att EPA/Dropback Sacks Jacoby Brissett 52 1049 35-16 62.1% 6.5 85.8 0.12 0.02 72 Gardner Minshew 34 958 45-15 63.2% 7.1 93.4 0.17 0.05 71 …

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20
1 year, 3 months ago

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson played a bit more than one quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans before departing because of a concussion. Richardson rushed for two touchdowns and Minshew threw for 171 yards and a TD in the first win for coach Shane Steichen, who was hired in February after spending the last two seasons as Philadelphia’s offensive …

AP Source: Colts, QB Gardner Minshew agree on 1-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

AP Source: Colts, QB Gardner Minshew agree on 1-year deal

Associated Press  

The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Gardner Minshew have agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t announced the deal, said Minshew’s contract is worth up to $5.5 million, including incentives. Minshew was 1-3 in four starts filling …

Eagles acquire quarterback Gardner Minshew from Jaguars
3 years, 4 months ago

Eagles acquire quarterback Gardner Minshew from Jaguars

LA Times  

Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew is pressured as he makes a pass by Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa during a game last season at SoFi Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded backup quarterback Gardner Minshew to Philadelphia on Saturday for a conditional draft pick in 2022. He started 12 games in 2019, putting up better overall numbers than fellow rookies Kyler Murray …

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