Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp
5 months, 1 week ago

Colts’ Samson Ebukam expected to miss season after suffering torn Achilles tendon in training camp

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam is expected to miss the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday’s training camp practice. Coach Shane Steichen confirmed Ebukam’s status after Tuesday’s workout, Indy’s first in full pads. Latu suffered a career-threatening neck injury at Washington then transferred to UCLA for his final two college seasons and produced the Bruins highest two-year sacks total since Anthony Barr in 2011-12. Even if he gets around the edge and the quarterback steps up, boom, he is turning and running and trying to go get him.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season!

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Colts returning to Anthony Richardson as QB1 vs. Jets, Shane Steichen says
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Colts returning to Anthony Richardson as QB1 vs. Jets, Shane Steichen says

New York Times  

The Indianapolis Colts are going back to Anthony Richardson. 4 pick will regain his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets and for the rest of the season, coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday. “Over the last two weeks, he’s made strides in those areas.” The decision comes on the heels of arguably quarterback …

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Colts can’t improve until Shane Steichen, Anthony Richardson accept reality

New York Times  

HOUSTON — It was an unprecedented leap of faith. Instead of owning up to his troubling day, there was Richardson himself claiming to be a “great passer,” as if he hadn’t only completed 10-of-32 passes, including just two in the first half. “If I make the plays that I should’ve made, then maybe this game turns out different,” said Pittman, …

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements
3 months, 1 week 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 counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return
4 months, 1 week ago

Colts counting on Richardson-Taylor pairing to help change the conversation with a playoff return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS EXPECTATIONS: The Colts have heard all about the streaks. To do that, second-year coach Shane Steichen needs second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to deliver in two key areas — staying healthy and throwing consistently well enough to win. Richardson should have more help this season with all five starting offensive linemen back, 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor happy …

Colts use the NFL draft to fill two needs: Improve defense, help QB Anthony Richardson
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Colts have found their offense since firing Frank Reich. The defense has been a different issue

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Indianapolis Colts were struggling mightily on offense last season when owner Jim Irsay decided to fire coach Frank Reich in the middle of his fifth season. “It stings a lot when you lose three games, especially the way it’s been going,” Colts defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis said. It’s basically a game every single day and you …

Newfound depth is helping fuel the Colts’ ride into AFC South lead
1 year, 3 months ago

Newfound depth is helping fuel the Colts’ ride into AFC South lead

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen tailored his offense around rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson and 2021 NFL rushing champ Jonathan Taylor. With Richardson suffering his third injury in four games Sunday and being ruled out of next weekend’s matchup at Jacksonville with an AC joint injury in his throwing shoulder, and Taylor still working his way into game condition …

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 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 …

Colts’ worn-down, short-handed defense adding to late swoon
2 years ago

Colts’ worn-down, short-handed defense adding to late swoon

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ offense has sputtered all season. Despite losing three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard for all but 10 quarters because of injuries, the Colts’ defense was the team’s strength for much of the year. And the last four losses have come in embarrassing fashion — allowing 33 fourth-quarter points at Dallas, watching Minnesota rally from a 33-point …

Colts take step back as pass-protection problems return
2 years ago

Colts take step back as pass-protection problems return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The sacks are back for the Indianapolis Colts offense and, not surprisingly, so are the losses. Just when it seemed the offensive line was starting to gel after allowing 14 sacks in Matt Ryan’s four starts, Nick Foles replaced Ryan as the starter Monday night and went down seven times in another ugly prime-time loss, 20-3 to the …

Disastrous season has Colts mulling more changes after bye
2 years, 1 month ago

Disastrous season has Colts mulling more changes after bye

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts thought they’d be contemplating their playoff possibilities during their bye week. “We’re going to look at everything — no position in particular, but everybody — and look and see what we think is going to be best,” Saturday said following last week’s 54-19 drubbing in Dallas. Matt Ryan, the 2016 league MVP who team owner …

Keefer: 10 takeaways from Chris Ballard discussing new Colts Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo and more
3 years, 7 months ago

Keefer: 10 takeaways from Chris Ballard discussing new Colts Kwity Paye, Dayo Odeyingbo and more

New York Times  

After missing out last year because of COVID-19, Colts general manager Chris Ballard welcomed reporters back to the team’s West 56th facility Thursday for a lengthy session recapping this year’s draft picks — and plenty more. “I couldn’t be any more excited about a kid,” Ballard said, noting he heard from at least one team about how ticked they were …

Colts’ 2021 draft takeaways: Best picks, left tackle questions, biggest needs left and more
3 years, 8 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, …

What we learned from the Colts’ bold offseason
4 years, 6 months ago

What we learned from the Colts’ bold offseason

New York Times  

New quarterback, new offensive playmakers, new defensive cornerstone. That’s gonna allow the linebackers to run free and make more plays.” Hilton wants to finish career in Indy “I wanna be a Colt for life,” the 30-year-old wide receiver said last month. “When it’s time to get back out there, everybody’s going to feel me.” Colts receiver T.Y. “I’m 100 percent,” …

As Clay Matthews’ fill-in, Samson Ebukam hopes to go beyond his one-game fame
5 years, 3 months ago

As Clay Matthews’ fill-in, Samson Ebukam hopes to go beyond his one-game fame

LA Times  

Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam is set to start against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. It was one of the most productive performances by a defensive player in NFL history — and Rams linebacker Samson Ebukam produced it on “Monday Night Football” in only his second season. “I don’t want to be known by one particular game,” Ebukam said Monday. …

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