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• For Lou Anarumo to succeed with the Colts, he will need some help

Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images The defensive coordinator changed, but nothing will if things stay the same elsewhere. The Indianapolis Colts desperately needed a change on the defensive side of the ball. It was a unit that struggled mightily in 2023 and again in 2024 under Gus Bradley. His propensity for zones and light pressure were problematic, but they were also a symptom of w...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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• Should Anthony Richardson be shut down if Colts are eliminated Saturday?

Jonathan Taylor #28 and Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrate a run in the third quarter while playing the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium — December 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The dynamic backfield duo featuring Taylor and Richardson combined for 288 of Indy’s single-game record-breaking 335 rushing yards against ...2024
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• Is ‘boom or bust’ Colts franchise QB hopeful Anthony Richardson finally settling in again?

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images This is the Anthony Richardson Colts’ fans expected to see following an impressive initial rookie debut. Has he arrived? There’s no question that from a size, arm talent, speed, and athleticism standpoint, that Indianapolis Colts 2nd-year starting quarterback Anthony Richardson could potentially be great. That is, if it eventually all truly clicks on the field. ...2024
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• Will Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce play in Week 13 vs. Patriots?

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With Josh Downs ruled out, Alec Pierce could see an expanded role in Week 13 if he’s able to go. Blaine Grisak breaks down the fantasy football implications. The Indianapolis Colts offense has been inconsistent this season, with a lot of that being because of the quarterback position. Anthony Richardson continues to show flas...2024
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• Colts’ RT Braden Smith will start against the Jets on Sunday

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images The Colts will reportedly have their veteran right bookend available on Sunday against the New York Jets defense. Despite recently being downgraded to ‘questionable’ due to a personal matter, Indianapolis Colts starting right tackle Braden Smith reportedly traveled with the team earlier this weekend and will be starting on Sunday against the New York Jet...2024
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• Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference
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• Should Anthony Richardson be shut down if Colts are eliminated Saturday?
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• Is ‘boom or bust’ Colts franchise QB hopeful Anthony Richardson finally settling in again?
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• Will Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce play in Week 13 vs. Patriots?
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• Colts’ RT Braden Smith will start against the Jets on Sunday
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• Colts’ top brass recently sat down with Anthony Richardson to ‘debrief’ on benching

Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images While the benching reasoning still hasn’t been clarified, we now know that GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen recently sat down with Anthony Richardson. According to The IndyStar’s Nate Atkins, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson recently sat down with both general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen to be ...2024
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• Conspiracy Report Spooktacular: Why Colts owner Jim Irsay benched Anthony Richardson

Colts.com Everything THEY don’t want you to know about Anthony Richardson’s benching. Happy Halloween! If you were looking for one of my post game highlight articles, or some other “normal” article I may write, you’ve arrived at the wrong place. Welcome to the newest Conspiracy Report where I, Chris Shepherd, will examine a nefarious plot and expose it for what it is. Now sure, I won’t be...2024
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• Broncos offense unleashes air assault on the Panthers for fifth win

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Beating the Panthers 28-14, Denver wasn’t the first team to score but once it started, it didn’t stop. On national Tight End Day, it was definitely tight end day in Denver as Adam Trautman and Nate Atkins were big contributors to the Broncos’ scoring efforts as Trautman was the second-leading receiver and the two tight ends each scored a TD. While the P...2024
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• Week 8 PPR RB fantasy football rankings including injury news, sleepers, more

Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images Which running backs will shine in Week 8 for your fantasy football teams? We’ll take a look at all of them in our PPR rankings. Welcome to Week 8 of the NFL season. With so many wide receiver injuries and defenses built to stop the passing game, running backs have had a strong first half of the season. This week we saw two of the best, Saquon Barkley and De...2024
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• Colts Awards & Superlatives: 1st quarter of the season!

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Which Colts are deserving of some awards for their performances through the 1st quarter of the NFL Season? MVP: Bernhard Raimann, Left Tackle While the Colts entire Offensive Line could be nominated for this award, special value has to be given to franchise Left Tackle Bernhard Raimann. He ranks 6th among all Tackles (5th for LTs) in pass pro grade with j...2024
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""— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) January 10, 2025 Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Health, Consistency, and Competition at Quarterback #Colts GM Chris Ballard on Anthony Richardson: "I don't think we can completely stamp it."

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"— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) December 27, 2024 Colts running back Jonathan Taylor earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his phenomenal performance with 218 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the Week 16 win."

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"Report: Eagles’ Roy Istvan Considered a ‘Top Candidate’ for Colts O-Line Coach Opening - Stampede BlueAccording to the IndyStar’s Nate Atkins, Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach Roy Istvan is considered a ‘top candidate’ to fill the Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach vacancy on newly named head coach Shane Steichen’s coaching staff."

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"Via Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star, Bradley expressed his excitement in joining the Colts and taking over a defense that had players make the Pro Bowl from each level of [more]"

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" However, no such reports have been made about the Jacksonville Jaguars, who had Jack in for a workout in the last two weeks, per Nate Atkins of Pro Football Weekly."

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• For Lou Anarumo to succeed with the Colts, he will need some help
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• Is ‘boom or bust’ Colts franchise QB hopeful Anthony Richardson finally settling in again?
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• Conspiracy Report Spooktacular: Why Colts owner Jim Irsay benched Anthony Richardson
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• Anthony Richardson can still be a homerun for the Colts

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images This isn’t the seventh inning stretch. There is still plenty of time for the young quarterback. Major League Baseball got its dream World Series as the Dodgers and Yankees are set to square off for the game’s biggest prize. The Indianapolis Colts got an ideal pairing as well when they hired Shane Steichen and drafted Anthony Richardson. While each a...2024
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• Colts Awards & Superlatives: 1st quarter of the season!
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• Colts DC Gus Bradley admits lighter boxes to slow down Texans pass attack led to run defense derailing

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Colts run defense was poor in Week 1, and they’ll have to make some adjustments headed into Lambeau Field. Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley acknowledged on Tuesday that his defense’s deployed “lighter boxes” to provide extra help in the secondary against the Houston Texans star studded passing game—led to ensuing run defense ...2024
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• Colts injury updates ahead of Thursday night’s preseason finale against Bengals

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts had quite a few injury updates come in ahead of the preseason finale, some of them that are very key ones. The Indianapolis Colts have quite a few injury updates ahead of Thursday night’s preseason finale matchup on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals. Here’s a few of the bigger injury updates: Colts tight end Jelani...2024
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• Recap and highlights of the Bengals’ joint practice with the Colts

Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Colts are in town. Ahead of their preseason finale on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Indianapolis Colts for a joint practice on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights from the session. Newly signed running back Zack Moss got his first look at his old team after signing with the Bengals as a free agent. Bengals RB Zack Moss ...2024
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• Colts takeaways from 1st minicamp practice—as rookie AD Mitchell continues to turn heads

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts rookie 2nd round pick AD Mitchell continues to make plays throughout the early offseason practices—and we’re taking notice. The Indianapolis Colts kicked off their first practice of mandatory veteran 3-day minicamp—which will be the local media’s last look until NFL training camp kicks off later in July. While there were quite ...2024
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• Colts holding out WR Michael Pittman Jr. for veteran minicamp due to banged knee

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colts plan to be cautious with their lead wideout during veteran minicamp this week—holding him out. According to his head coach Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts are going to hold out Michael Pittman Jr. for veteran minicamp this week as a precaution, after their lead wideout banged knees during a practice play on May 22nd ...2024
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• For Lou Anarumo to succeed with the Colts, he will need some help
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• Should Anthony Richardson be shut down if Colts are eliminated Saturday?
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• Will Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce play in Week 13 vs. Patriots?
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• Colts CB Kenny Moore II has pointed postgame comments following third straight loss

Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Frustrations are starting to boil over for veteran leaders of the Colts locker room—particularly on defense. Indianapolis Colts veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II made some pointed comments post-game, following his team losing its third straight game—as the Horseshoe fell 30-20 to the Buffalo Bills at home on Sunday (via WTHR’s Do...2024
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• Broncos offense unleashes air assault on the Panthers for fifth win
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• Week 8 PPR RB fantasy football rankings including injury news, sleepers, more
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• Colts DC Gus Bradley admits lighter boxes to slow down Texans pass attack led to run defense derailing
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• Colts Training Camp Quick Hits: ‘Day 12’

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images That’s a wrap at Grand Park for Colts training camp... with some joint practices next week still ahead of their road preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their final training camp practice at Grand Park on Thursday evening (Day 12 of 12) with a consecutive joint practice session with the Arizona Cardinal...2024
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• Colts takeaways from 1st minicamp practice—as rookie AD Mitchell continues to turn heads
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• Injuries, holdouts, and more from the first NFL OTA sessions

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Takeaways from early OTA sessions around the NFL. The NFL’s organized team activities (OTAs) are in full swing closing out the month of May, with veterans and rookies alike reporting for voluntary spring workouts and some light, non-padded sessions on the field. Here’s a look at some of the biggest storylines emerging out of OTAs, including injury updates...2024
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• Colts Awards & Superlatives: 1st quarter of the season!
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• Colts Training Camp Quick Hits: ‘Day 11’; Cardinals and Horseshoe Hall of Famers In-Town

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The end is near for Colts camp, but this may have been the most exciting day yet—with the Arizona Cardinals and Horseshoe Hall of Fame legends in-town. We’re almost to the finish line, as the Indianapolis Colts training camp wrapped up Day 11 of 12 with its first of back-to-back joint training camp practices with the Arizona Cardinal...2024
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• Notes From the Final Practice Prior to Preseason Game 1

Jay Robins, Stampede Blue The Colts had their final practice before facing the Broncos. Alec Pierce: Player of the Day Alec Pierce was the go to target of the 1st team offense, quite literally being the 1st target on every single series. He had 3 catches for 1 TD and a massive deep catch to start the day. Him and Anthony Richardson connected with aerial performance that awed attendees wit...2024
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• Colts takeaways from 1st minicamp practice—as rookie AD Mitchell continues to turn heads
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• Colts ‘Day 2’ OTAs Quick Takeaways

Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here’s what members of the local Indy media were able to highlight from Wednesday’s ‘Day 2’ Colts OTA. The Indianapolis Colts held ‘Day 2’ of OTAs on Wednesday, and members of the local Indy media were able to take in some of the first looks of this year’s squad during 11-on-11 work—including how the right surgically repaired throwin...2024
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• Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. clarifies recent comments admittedly made out of frustration

Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. walked back recent comments that were made following a tough loss. Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. clarified recent comments he made out of frustration following the team’s controversial loss to the Cleveland Browns this past weekend (via 1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen): Michael P...2023
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• ‘Everyone’s raving’ about Colts LB Shaquille Leonard’s recovery from 2nd back surgery
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images There’s been encouraging signs so far at Colts camp regarding Shaq Leonard being back to his ole’ Maniac self. According to The MMQB’s Albert Breer, everyone around Colts camp has been ‘raving’ about former NFL All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard’s recovery from a second back surgery to finally correct a lingering nerve issue in his...2023
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• Colts training camp ‘Day 5’ takeaways: Anthony Richardson returns, but ‘rocky’
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colts top rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson returned to the field, but was rocky getting back into full pads. The Indianapolis Colts had Tuesday morning training camp practice with a ‘Salute to Service’ as the honoring theme. The biggest story of the day (besides the ongoing Jonathan Taylor saga) may have been the return of rook...2023
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• Reggie Wayne: Marvin Harrison Jr. is a better prospect than his dad
Marvin Harrison Sr. was a first-round draft pick of the Colts in 1996 and had a Hall of Fame career, but his son may one day eclipse his accomplishments. That’s the word from Reggie Wayne, who played alongside Harrison for eight years and is now the Colts’ wide receivers coach. Wayne told Nate Atkins of [more]...2023
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• Takeaways from New Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen’s Introductory Presser
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images New Colts head coach Shane Steichen brings a gifted offensive mind with a fresh voice and new perspective. The Indianapolis Colts introduced new head coach Shane Steichen on Tuesday afternoon, fresh off of his Super Bowl appearance as the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator. Here are a few takeaways: No Shortage of Interested Candidates Chris ...2023
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• The Linc - Rules analyst would be “shocked” if the NFL doesn’t outlaw the Eagles’ QB sneaks
Photo by Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/17/23. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Quarterback Push Could Be Outlawed by NFL Next Season - The 33rd TeamPushing a ball carrier to help move him forward has been legal in the NFL since 2005 and in the college game since 2013. But amazingly, the Eagles really have been the first tea...2023
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• Pernell McPhee Is Quickly Becoming the New Face of the Chicago Bears Defense
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• Jay Cutler Finally in Perfect Situation in Chicago Bears Offense
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• Chicago Bears Outside Linebacker Sam Acho Could Be a Surprise Starter on Defense
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• Does Indianapolis have any issues attracting or pursuing free agents?

General Manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center — February 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images The Colts entered free agency with the seventh-highest cap space, so is it fair to blame inertia against the front office or could there be another underlying issue? First tim...2024
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• Colts’ Hall of Famer Edgerrin James mediated to help repair relationship with Jonathan Taylor

Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports The Colts turned to one of their franchise’s all-time running back greats to help mend their once fractured relationship with Jonathan Taylor. Indianapolis Colts team owner Jim Irsay indicated on Saturday that Hall of Fame running back Edgerrin James mediated to help repair the franchise’s once fractured relationship with star workhorse Jonathan Taylor (via...2023
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• Will Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce play in Week 13 vs. Patriots?
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• The Linc - Rules analyst would be “shocked” if the NFL doesn’t outlaw the Eagles’ QB sneaks
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• Key Takeaways from Colts GM Chris Ballard’s end-of-season press conference
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• Colts’ RT Braden Smith will start against the Jets on Sunday
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• Colts CB Kenny Moore II has pointed postgame comments following third straight loss
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• Colts’ top brass recently sat down with Anthony Richardson to ‘debrief’ on benching
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• Conspiracy Report Spooktacular: Why Colts owner Jim Irsay benched Anthony Richardson
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• Broncos offense unleashes air assault on the Panthers for fifth win
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• Anthony Richardson can still be a homerun for the Colts
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• Conspiracy Report Spooktacular: Why Colts owner Jim Irsay benched Anthony Richardson
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• Colts tight end Jelani Woods’ hamstrings look fully healed

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images After a disappointing 2023 season that never happened due to lingering hamstring injuries, Colts tight end Jelani Woods looks all the way back after recent workouts. After having hamstring injuries that ultimately ended his 2023 season before it began, Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods looks as though those hammies have fully healed per his ...2024
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• Quick takeaways from Colts Jonathan Taylor’s press conference before returning to practice

The Indianapolis Star-USA TODAY NETWORK Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to media members for the first time since entering a contentious contract dispute and being placed on PUP. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to the media for the first time since starting a contentious contract dispute with the franchise all offseason—and after being recently activated for...2023
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• Quick takeaways from Colts Jonathan Taylor’s press conference before returning to practice

The Indianapolis Star-USA TODAY NETWORK Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to media members for the first time since entering a contentious contract dispute and being placed on PUP. Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor spoke to the media for the first time since starting a contentious contract dispute with the franchise all offseason—and after being recently activated for...2023
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• Anthony Richardson injury updates: Colts QB exits Texans game, enters concussion protocol

Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports The Colts rookie was taken to the locker room in the first half against Houston Anthony Richardson’s second NFL game saw him join rare company. But it remains unclear if the rookie will be able to finish the contest against the Houston Texans. Richardson was taken to the blue medical tent during the first half Sunday, and then was seen walking from the tent t...2023
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