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• 2024 Colts end of season report card

Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Colts miss the playoffs once again and earn themselves a poor grade Quarterbacks This is quite a tricky one to grade. Anthony Richardson had some bright moments this year, enough to earn him a make-or-break year in 2025. The gutsy game winning drive against the Patriots, his great overall game against the Jets and his insanely...2025
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• Report: Colts interviewed Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda for DC job on Friday

Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Colts recently interviewed one of the ascending young defensive coaches in the league for their defensive coordinator vacancy. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts interviewed current Cleveland Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda for their open defensive coordinator job: The #Colts interviewed #Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda ...2025
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images What Ballard said and what it all means. On Friday January 10th 2025 Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard sat down in front of the media and answered questions until the questions ran out. You can find other accounts of the press conference but these are the questions and answers I found most telling when considering the future of the Co...2025
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• Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images On Friday morning, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard held his annual (and league required) end-of-season press conference, after the franchise finished short of another playoff berth—following an underwhelming 8-9 record during the 2024 season. While in the past, Ballard has insisted on his continued process, showing an air of confide...2025
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• GM: Colts 'not close,' eyes new roster mindset
After trying to build from within and finishing 8-9, the Colts can't lie to themselves about where they stand, general manager Chris Ballard says....2025
• Colts GM Chris Ballard says we knew 'it was going to be a roller coaster' when drafting Anthony Richardson

The Colts' second-year quarterback hasn't been able to stay on the field or play consistently when he's been out there...2025

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• Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference
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• What questions do Colts fans want answered at Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference?

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks at a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center — Feb. 28, 2024. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Ballard will soon be drilled with questions from reporters regarding Richardson, Steichen, the next defensive coordinator, the results of his ‘run it back’ campaign, avoiding improvement through free agency...2025
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• Two notable former Seahawks assistant coaches fired on Black Monday

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Brian Schneider’s 49ers special teams unit made the Seahawks look comparatively amazing. “Black Monday” was not filled with a whole lot of NFL head coach firings, and perhaps that was to be expected given three coaches were canned midseason. Several assistants were let go across the league, including some former Seahawks. We already know that former ...2025
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• NFL mock draft 2025: Titans, Browns get new QBs with top of first-round finalized

Photo by Andrew Wevers/Getty Images Here’s our latest 2025 NFL mock draft. The NFL regular season is done. After 272 football games, we have 14 teams ready for their shot at the Super Bowl. However, the more important thing is that we have 18 teams ready for their shot at revitalizing their franchise via the NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft got a major shakeup on Sunday, with the New England...2025
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• The Colts need a culture reset

Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images I think it’s time to normalize the saying “The Curse of Andrew Luck”. Since Andrew Luck’s first injury in 2015, the Indianapolis Colts have been the face of mediocrity in the NFL. Never good enough to seriously compete and never showing serious potential. Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement in 2018 put the team in a d...2025
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• A hard reset is needed, but will Irsay do it?

SetNumber: X77399 TK2 R12 Disclaimer: This is more of a rant article from a very disappointed Colts’ fan “Insanity is doing the exact same things over and over again, expecting things to change” Vaas Montenegro, Farcry 3 You can tell a lot about how this season went for the Colts based on the amount of articles like this one that have been written not only by myself but also like plenty of...2025
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• Colts have a cultural problem, and there is no apparent fix for it

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Nothing changes if nothing changes The past four seasons, including this one, have ended in major disappointment for the fanbase. To understand where we are right now as a franchise first we have to look at how the past brought us to this position. 2021: After a playoff appearance in 2020, the Colts traded for quarterback Carson Went...2024
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK The personnel moves and the performance of the Colts this season has reflected poorly on the Colts front office and coaching staff. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein You live and die by your decisions. Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen put their cards on the tabl...2024
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• Joe Flacco may not be the Colts’ starting QB, but he’s undefeated against Father Time

Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Week 5’s Quarterback of the Week may be riding the bench in Week 6. Though it may be controversial to award a player the QB of the Week award for a game his team lost, we just do not know how many more chances we are going to get with Joe Flacco. He’s the only quarterback in the NFL who could either never see the field...2024
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• The Biggest Takeaways from the Los Angeles Lakers' 2014-15 Regular Season
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2025
"Colts' Jim Irsay declares Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard will return as team's head coach, GM for 2025 season"

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"If you ask current Colts star linebacker Zaire Franklin, his general manager Chris Ballard will be sending everything ‘that’s not nailed down’ to trade up to get Harrison Jr."

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"Colts GM Chris Ballard says Jonathan Taylor's situation 'sucks' for team, fans and star RB"

2022
"Colts GM Chris Ballard won't commit to Carson Wentz remaining in Indianapolis for 2022 season"

2021
"Colts sign Frank Reich, Chris Ballard to multi-year extensions through 2026 season"

2020
"Colts GM Chris Ballard and Bucs coach Bruce Arians on Thursday said those protesting social injustice can't go back to being silent."

2019
"Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard just keeps putting more chips on his draft board"

2018
"McDaniels' agent also represents Colts GM Chris Ballard, which could be awkward now"

2017
"Colts hire Chris Ballard as general manager to replace fired Ryan Grigson"

2016
"Chris Ballard, Kansas City Chiefs Trent Kirchner, Seattle Seahawks Chris Grier, Miami Dolphins Brian Gaine, Houston Texans Omar Khan, Pittsburgh Steelers Ballard would be the top choice for me—and hopefully special teams coordinator Dave Toub comes with him."

2015
"Barnes, who played alongside Iverson on the 2005-06 Philadelphia 76ers, told Sports Illustrated's Chris Ballard that he used to watch the 76ers superstar throw between $30,000 and $40,000 at the gentlemen's clubs whenever they went out: Allen was the first guy that showed me how NBA players spend money in strip clubs."

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"China, above any other country, has a torrid love affair with the future Hall of Famer, as Chris Ballard carefully detailed for Sports Illustrated in one of the best sports articles of 2014: As for Kobe, here in China he really is, as the sign reads, "forever young."

• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard says we knew 'it was going to be a roller coaster' when drafting Anthony Richardson
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• Colts DC Candidates: Lou Anarumo

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Find out what ‘The Mad Scientist’ could bring to Indianapolis defensively. The six-year coordinator was once nicknamed ‘The Mad Scientist’ by his players for his efforts against high-powered offenses. Get to know the game-planning savant who isn’t afraid to pivot in-game as he sees fit. Anarumo specializes in coaching defensive ...2025
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• Colts owner pens letter regarding high standards, and then proceeds with mediocrity

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Get ready for more of the same. Since we all know the definition of insanity, I will spare you, but what we are seeing from the owner of the Indianapolis Colts is textbook. Jim Irsay penned a letter to Colts fans expressing his frustrations over how the season ended, stating that the Colts have high standards. He then proceeded to make the same error...2025
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• What questions do Colts fans want answered at Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference?
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• Report: Titans request to interview Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds for vacancy

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts assistant general manager is drawing interest from Indianapolis’s AFC South rivals regarding their recent GM opening. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Tennessee Titans have requested to interview Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds for their GM vacancy—which is at least interesting regarding a...2025
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• Two notable former Seahawks assistant coaches fired on Black Monday
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Colts defensive captain normally leads by example, but he’s starting to speak up more out of much needed necessity. Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner didn’t hold back regarding him and his defensive teammates’ much needed humility following a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw the Horseshoe fall short of the postseason—at least in ...2025
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• Jaguars fire Doug Pederson; Retain general manager Trent Baalke

Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired head coach Doug Pederson. He was 22-29 in his three seasons in Jacksonville. Jags owner Shad Khan also announced that general manager Trent Baalke will be retained. Baalke has been the GM there since 2021. This head coach will be the third one he has hired in his tenure. That’s pretty rare. My biggest concern here is th...2025
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Colts DC Candidates: Lou Anarumo
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• Colts owner pens letter regarding high standards, and then proceeds with mediocrity
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• What questions do Colts fans want answered at Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference?
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• Colts part ways with DC Gus Bradley

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. Bradley had been in charge of the defense for the past three seasons with two different head coaches. He came in to replace Matt Eberflus, who was hired to be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. “I’m appreciative of Gus and the commitment he made to the Colts,” head coach Shan...2025
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• NFL Black Monday: Colts’ Shane Steichen indicates ‘no decision yet’ on embattled DC Gus Bradley

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Colts are still contemplating a change regarding their defensive coordinator position—which could be imminent. According to FOX59/CBS4’s Mike Chappell, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen indicated early on ‘NFL Black Monday’ that “no decision has been made yet” regarding embattled veteran defensive coordinator Gus Bradley—as those evaluat...2025
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• Colts’ Jim Irsay pledges to retain both GM Chris Ballard, HC Shane Steichen in letter

Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Colts appear to be ‘running it back’ completely at general manager, head coach, and quarterback for next season. The Indianapolis Colts published a letter from team owner Jim Irsay on Sunday evening, which pledged that both general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be retained for the 2025 season, despite the disappointing 20...2025
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• Analysis: Colts owner Jim Irsay announces Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will RETURN for 2025

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Ballard and Steichen get to continue developing Anthony Richardson At nearly 8:30 PM Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay posted the following announcement online via his Twitter account: pic.twitter.com/VXFKrz9hnl— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) January 6, 2025 Regardless of how you feel about this decision the fact that Irsay made it now...2025
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• Knee-jerk reactions: Colts close out 2024 season with 26-23 OT win over Jaguars

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images The Indianapolis Colts ended their 2024 season with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Indianapolis Colts will end their 2024 season with an 8-9 record following a 26-23 overtime win at home over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now the team will turn to the future, as changes could potentially take place after another disappointing finish for the Colts. CO...2025
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• A hard reset is needed, but will Irsay do it?
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Report: Colts interviewed Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda for DC job on Friday
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• Looking deeper at Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end of year press conference and what it all means going forward.
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• Colts part ways with DC Gus Bradley
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• Colts’ Jim Irsay pledges to retain both GM Chris Ballard, HC Shane Steichen in letter
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• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports ‘change could be coming for Colts’—with Ed Dodds as potential GM replacement

Photo by Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that change could be coming for the Colts organization, with the GM spot as the top possibility. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on ‘Sunday NFL Countdown,’ Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen’s job status appears safe headed into the 2025 campaign. However, team owner Jim Irsay and his daughters could be con...2025
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• The Colts need a culture reset
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• Colts have a cultural problem, and there is no apparent fix for it
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• Should the Colts keep Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen?
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• Arrowheadlines: Tamba Hali is working out with young Chiefs pass rusher

Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, April 25 The latest KC Chiefs legend Tamba Hali is training DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah in the art of pass rush | A to Z Sports Last offseason, Chiefs legend Tamba Hali took former first-round draft pick George Karlaftis under his wing, training him in various martial arts. The work helped pave the way to a career season fo...2024
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• Matt Barnes Says Allen Iverson Routinely Dropped $40K at Strip Clubs
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• Colts GM Chris Ballard won't commit to Carson Wentz remaining in Indianapolis for 2022 season
The former Eagles QB's first season in Indy ended in disappointing fashion...2022
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• Will Steph Curry's MVP Case Lose Its Shine as Warriors Begin to Rest?
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• McDaniels' agent reportedly told him spurning Colts was the biggest mistake of his career
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• Arrowheadlines: Make time before kickoff Thursday for 2 Chiefs documentaries

Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK Chiefs headlines for Friday, September 1 The latest NFL Network to air Kansas City Chiefs double feature ahead of opener | FOX 4 The first feature is “America’s Game: 2022 Kansas City Chiefs” and will have in-depth interviews with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones to help tell the s...2023
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• Pre-Snap Reads 5/7: Are the Seahawks on the right path?
Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Read! The question posed is maybe an overly simplistic one. At the same time, an important one: are the Seattle Seahawks on the right track? The draft has concluded. Free agency still lingers on. Rookie mini-camps will start soon. We’ve heard from the professionals. Now, let us hear from you! Leave your comments below. Seahawk...2023
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• 2024 Colts end of season report card
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• Colts owner pens letter regarding high standards, and then proceeds with mediocrity
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• What questions do Colts fans want answered at Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference?
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• Report: Titans request to interview Colts assistant GM Ed Dodds for vacancy
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• Two notable former Seahawks assistant coaches fired on Black Monday
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of
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• NFL Black Monday: Colts’ Shane Steichen indicates ‘no decision yet’ on embattled DC Gus Bradley
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• Colts captain DeForest Buckner calls out ‘egos’ regarding ‘worst Indy defense’ he’s been a part of
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• Analysis: Colts owner Jim Irsay announces Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will RETURN for 2025
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• Colts owner announces decision on HC Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard

Despite recent speculation that Colts general manager Chris Ballard‘s job could be in danger, team owner Jim Irsay has released a statement on X announcing that Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will be returning to lead the team in 2025....2025
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• ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports ‘change could be coming for Colts’—with Ed Dodds as potential GM replacement
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• After another lost season, are much needed changes finally coming for the Colts?

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Another embarrassing loss seals the Colts season, and as we wrap up a ‘lost decade’ of football, meaningful changes appear long overdue. The Indianapolis Colts suffered one of their most embarrassing losses yet in recent franchise memory, when in a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Horseshoe fell to the lowly New York Giants (2-13...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: Tamba Hali is working out with young Chiefs pass rusher
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• DeForest Buckner’s contract restructure might suggest Colts going ‘all-in’ for 2025

Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK As it stands, the Colts’ cap maneuver added two voidable years to the end of DeForest Buckner’s freshly minted extension, providing financial flexibility for the near future. The Indianapolis Colts recently extended DT DeForest Buckner to two more years, ensuring financial sustainability and continuity across the defensive front. What happened n...2024
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• Chris Ballard’s reticence to change his approach will end up losing him the job

Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images “A mistake repeated more than twice, is a decision” Paulo Coelho Chris Ballard is a complete fraud and has done NOTHING to make the @Colts better in his LONG tenure as Blue Nation G.M. The Snead trade to the Titans is the last straw for me and am now ashamed that my team has the worse G.M in the NFL #pathetic— The Legend from Finebaum (@TheLegend120139...2024
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• The Linc - A.J. Brown dissatisfied with the Eagles’ coaching staff

Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/2/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... A.J. Brown and Eagles coaches are embroiled in a feud as the team loses its fourth of five games - InquirerThe Eagles have a problem. It wears No. 11, and it wears headsets, and it’s tearing the team apart. For the second consecutive game, superstar receiver A.J. Br...2024
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• The Colts have given Jonathan Taylor permission to seek trade

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Taylor and his agent are contacting other teams Multiple insiders are reporting that the Indianapolis Colts and general manager Chris Ballard have given star running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade: Sources: The #Colts have given star RB Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, and conversations to find potential ...2023
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