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Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won’t be back

INDIANAPOLIS — A determined and disappointed coach Shane Steichen walked into the Indianapolis Colts’ complex Monday morning already knowing his fate. “Since I’ve been a Colt, it was our worst year defensively,” Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said. “Those are going to be the conversations we’re going to have because, obviously, it wasn’t good enough this year,” Steichen said. …

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5 days, 11 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 …

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1 month ago

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen never doubted quarterback Anthony Richardson would return from his benching a better player. “It shows the resiliency that he has even through some of those situations,” Steichen said before addressing last week’s long, time-consuming final drive. “We’ve got a four-game season coming up.” Whether Richardson can progress quickly enough to snap Indy’s three-year …

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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.” That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts over the past two weeks off the field that he could be their starting quarterback. “It was, ‘Hey, Anthony, these are the areas we need to work on and see growth and improvement and he’s made great strides in those areas,” Steichen said. Richardson started Indy’s first four games then missed two …

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2 months ago

Joe Flacco's struggles draw boos from Colts fans and...

Daily Mail

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen heard the boos Sunday. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson during the second half …

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2 months ago

Joe Flacco’s struggles draw boos from Colts fans and questions about another QB change

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen heard the boos Sunday. Two weeks after Steichen announced Flacco’s promotion to starter because the coach believed the longtime veteran gave Indy the best chance of winning, the questions about changing course again and reverting to Richardson began in earnest. Like I said, I’m going to go back and look at everything, but …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Colts Make Major Quarterback Switch as They Aim for Championship

Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen has made a quarterback switch, benching Anthony Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco. Steichen cited the need to win games as the primary reason for the decision, despite Richardson's recent struggles with performance and health. He expressed confidence in Flacco's ability to contribute to the team's success and believes he can develop into a …

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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 …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson tries to ignore the glaring numbers everyone else is talking about. You know I’ve been throwing the football for a long time,” Richardson said Wednesday. Just let it rip.” Richardson’s ability to throw — and run — is what made him such an intriguing prospect that Indy took him with No. While Richardson’s …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. “Obviously, we didn’t do enough,” Richardson said Wednesday, referring to Indy’s 0-2 start. “We were chasing that one play, and we just couldn’t get it,” Moore said Wednesday, expressing regret for his body language during last week’s game. But he also brought his team to the Colts training …

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4 months ago

Alec Pierce’s fast start could help him fulfill the potential Colts believe he possesses

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce spent his first two NFL seasons showing promise. The former Cincinnati Bearcats star produced the best single-game performance of his career — three receptions, 125 yards and his first TD of the season — in Indy’s 29-27 loss to defending AFC South champ Houston. “If I just put the ball in a decent …

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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 …

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7 months ago

Colts rest QB Anthony Richardson on final day of minicamp with soreness in throwing shoulder

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson jogged onto the field for Thursday’s final minicamp practice. It’s just part of the deal.” Richardson’s health has fueled many discussions since he had surgery last fall. “I’ve been dealing with soreness since I started throwing, you know, but it’s hard to listen to the trainers who tell you to sit out for a day. “Everything’s …

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1 year ago

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy’s players cleaned out their lockers and reflected on their accomplishments during coach Shane Steichen’s first season — and what next season might look like. “That’s going to be a really awesome sight …

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1 year ago

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts hired first-year coach Shane Steichen to take them in a new direction. “I just think that every time something happened, we just came closer together.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “He always gives us a chance to win and that’s what you want in your quarterback,” …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss ran through the usually stingy Tampa Bay defense Sunday. Taylor ran for two scores, Minshew added another on the ground and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a late turnover Sunday to preserve a crucial 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay that keeps Indy in the playoff hunt heading into December. I think …

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1 year, 2 months ago

All eyes on Bill Belichick’s job status as Patriots head to Germany to face Colts

Associated Press

— In the past, playing a regular-season game abroad would bring a sense of festivity for a New England Patriots team that is unbeaten in three previous international appearances. After a 24-year run in New England that has included six Super Bowl rings and two decades of dominance in the AFC, the Patriots are 2-7 — Bill Belichick’s worst start …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts were supposed to measure this season’s success by Anthony Richardson’s development. “In this league, there are waves up and down,” Steichen said when the Colts snapped a three-game losing streak with Sunday’s 27-13 victory at Carolina. And heading into last weekend, Indy’s defense had allowed a league worst 28.6 points per game despite leading the …

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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 …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will rehabilitate from season-ending shoulder surgery in Indianapolis, Colts coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday. Steichen said Richardson will remain on the West Coast for “a little bit.” “Just to confirm, Anthony’s surgery went well yesterday,” Steichen said. “The NFL admits and understands that they did not make the correct calls at end of Sunday’s …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Colts QB Anthony Richardson opts for season-ending surgery on injured throwing shoulder

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson has taken the final snap of his rookie season, opting for season-ending surgery on his injured throwing shoulder. “That’s not the news that any of us want to hear, especially when he was doing so well, playing well, everybody’s feeling good about it,” he said of Richardson, “To be kind of shut …

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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 …

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Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won’t be back

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

Anthony Richardson takes crucial confidence-building moments into Colts’ bye week

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

Anthony Richardson is out to prove himself yet again when Colts and Lions square off

Colts give Anthony Richardson the starting QB job for game against Jets and rest of season

Joe Flacco's struggles draw boos from Colts fans and...

Joe Flacco’s struggles draw boos from Colts fans and questions about another QB change

Colts Make Major Quarterback Switch as They Aim for Championship

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

Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off

Alec Pierce’s fast start could help him fulfill the potential Colts believe he possesses

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

Colts rest QB Anthony Richardson on final day of minicamp with soreness in throwing shoulder

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Steichen’s new direction puts Colts on the cusp of the AFC playoffs in his 1st season as coach

Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win

All eyes on Bill Belichick’s job status as Patriots head to Germany to face Colts

Richardson’s season-ending injury changed the first-half equation for the resilient Colts

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

Colts QB Anthony Richardson undergoes season-ending shoulder surgery

Colts QB Anthony Richardson opts for season-ending surgery on injured throwing shoulder

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