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Colts | Patrick McAfee financials Fri Mar 7, 01:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts P Patrick McAfee reportedly will make $14.5 million as part of his five-year deal, with $5 million in guarantees, per a source who has seen the contract.
Link to storyBrandon Pettigrew player page
Colts | Not close with Vontae Davis Fri Mar 7, 01:07 PM
The Indianapolis Colts are not close to re-signing impending free-agent CB Vontae Davis, and no deal is imminent.
Link to storyVontae Davis player page
Colts | Patrick McAfee re-signs Fri Mar 7, 09:48 AM
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed P Patrick McAfee to a five-year deal.
Link to storyBrandon Pettigrew player page
Colts | Joe Reitz gets qualifying offer Thu Mar 6, 03:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free agent OG Joe Reitz received a qualifying offer from the team Thursday, March 6.
Link to story Colts | Josh Gordy gets qualifying offer Thu Mar 6, 03:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free agent CB Josh Gordy received a qualifying offer from the team Thursday, March 6.
Link to storyJosh Gordy player page
Colts | Cam Johnson gets exclusive rights tender Thu Mar 6, 03:56 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Cam Johnson recieved an exclusive rights tender from the team Thursday, March 6.
Link to story Colts | Release Samson Satele Thu Mar 6, 03:09 PM
The Indianapolis Colts released C Samson Satele Thursday, March. 6.
| Footballguys view: This frees up a lot of cap room for some potential free agency moves. |
Colts | D'Qwell Jackson will start Thu Mar 6, 01:31 PM
The Indianapolis Colts fully expect LB D'Qwell Jackson to start for them next season since impending free-agent LB Pat Angerer isn't coming back. Jackson is viewed as a better 4-3 inside linebacker, but the Colts run a 3-4 defense. However, Jackson played in a 3-4 scheme with the Cleveland Browns last year and had 141 tackles.
| Footballguys view: Jackson should be successful in helping stop the bleeding against the run. He'll need more help though. |
DQwell Jackson player page
Colts | D'Qwell Jackson signs Thu Mar 6, 09:46 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent LB D'Qwell Jackson (Browns) to a four-year, $22 million deal with $11 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: While Jackson is getting on in years, he's a very solid linebacker and the Colts are desperate for defensive help. The price is also very reasonable. |
DQwell Jackson player page
Colts | Pat Angerer not retiring Wed Mar 5, 05:39 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free agent LB Pat Angerer is not planning on retiring. 'I can still play. I still want to play,'' Angerer said.
Link to storyPat Angerer player page
Colts | Pat Angerer to hit market Wed Mar 5, 11:59 AM
The Indianapolis Colts will not try to re-sign impending free-agent LB Pat Angerer before the start of free agency.
Link to storyPat Angerer player page
Colts | James Jones interested Tue Mar 4, 07:45 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent WR James Jones (Packers) said he'd be interested in joining the Indianapolis Colts if the Packers don't re-sign him.
| Footballguys view: Jones was on the open market last year and didn't draw much interest, and that's why he stayed with the Packers. The market may be a bit warmer for him this offseason, and the Colts could see him as an option if they don't land Eric Decker (Broncos). |
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Colts | Visiting with D'Qwell Jackson Tue Mar 4, 12:24 PM
The Indianapolis Colts will visit with free-agent LB D'Qwell Jackson (Browns) Tuesday, March 4, or Wednesday, March 5.
| Footballguys view: Jackson has been touring the inside linebacker needy teams. He'll probably sign a somewhere lucrative deal that will make the Browns decision to cut him even though they have a lot of cap room look a bit more puzzling in hindsight. |
DQwell Jackson player page
Colts | Won't franchise Vontae Davis Mon Mar 3, 09:03 AM
The Indianapolis Colts want to re-sign CB Vontae Davis but won't use the franchise tag on him.
Link to storyVontae Davis player page
Colts | Interested in Eric Decker Wed Feb 26, 11:00 PM
The Indianapolis Colts are among the teams that have interest in Denver Broncos impending free-agent WR Eric Decker, should he hit the market.
Link to storyEric Decker player page
Colts | Andrew Luck would welcome Jonathan Martin Wed Feb 26, 06:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck said he thinks Miami Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin would be a good fit for the team, and he supports the idea of the Colts bringing his former teammate at Stanford into the fold. 'I'd say I love Jon, we had a great time at Stanford together, still stay in touch with him regularly and I think he's a great man,' Luck said regarding the input he'd provide, if/when (when) he's asked about Martin.
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Colts | Three players may vie to receive tag Wed Feb 26, 03:36 AM
The Indianapolis Colts may designate either CB Vontae Davis, S Antoine Bethea or PK Adam Vinatieri with the franchise tag. Sources indicate Vinatieri is the most likely to be tagged.
Link to storyAdam Vinatieri player page
Antoine Bethea player page
Vontae Davis player page
Colts | Want to upgrade offensive line Mon Feb 24, 03:22 AM
Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson wants the team's offensive line play to improve. Although the unit did give up nine fewer sacks than in 2012, injuries abounded and the interior line play was inconsistent. Grigson realizes he may have to look to the draft for improvements.
Link to story Colts | Two players doing well in rehabs Fri Feb 21, 09:51 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said TE Dwayne Allen (hip) and OG Donald Thomas (quadriceps) are making progress in the recovery from their injuries. Both could be able to participate at some point during offseason workouts but should be ready for training camp.
Link to storyDwayne Allen player page
Colts | Vick Ballard making progress Fri Feb 21, 09:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said RB Vick Ballard (knee) is making progress in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and should be ready to participate no later than training camp.
Link to storyVick Ballard player page
Colts | Reggie Wayne should be ready for camp Fri Feb 21, 09:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said WR Reggie Wayne (knee) is making progress in his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and should be ready to participate no later than training camp.
Link to storyReggie Wayne player page
Colts | Coach has confidence in Trent Richardson Fri Feb 21, 01:40 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said the sky is the limit for RB Trent Richardson and that having a full offseason will help him in preparation for 2014.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if Richardson can get his career back on track this year. The team will continue to feed him the rock as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He needs to be more determined and disciplined as a runner. |
Trent Richardson player page
Colts | Priority is re-signing Vontae Davis Thu Feb 20, 07:08 PM
One of the highest priorities for the Indianapolis Colts this offseason will be re-signing impending free-agent CB Vontae Davis. However, both sides are in the early stages of negotiations, and a deal isn't close to being done. The Colts can re-sign Davis at any point because he is still under contract with the club.
Link to storyVontae Davis player page
Colts | Trent Richardson has surgery Thu Feb 20, 04:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Trent Richardson (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery following the season, but it was 'just a scope.' The surgery shouldn't affect his offseason training.
| Footballguys view: We'll see Richardson get a shot to be the team's lead back in 2014. He was a disappointment during his sophomore season of 2013, but there's still plenty of natural talent there with Richardson. We like him as a value RB3/RB4 for your fantasy team this season. |
Trent Richardson player page
Colts | Cut two Tue Feb 18, 04:41 PM
The Indianapolis Colts waived DE Jake McDonough and released RB Tashard Choice Tuesday, Feb. 18.
| Footballguys view: Choice has bounced around the NFL during his pro career. He may latch on during camp with some team, but making the final roster would be a question mark. |
Tashard Choice player page
Colts | Available cap space likely eaten up Sun Feb 16, 03:08 AM
While the Indianapolis Colts will have more than $30 million to spend, a bunch of big name free agents this offseason are not likely. New contracts for WR T.Y. Hilton and QB Andrew Luck are on the horizon, so much of that cap space will be saved for re-signing current players or cheaper free agents.
Link to storyAndrew Luck player page
T.Y. Hilton player page
Colts | Donald Brown likely would be No. 3 RB Sat Feb 15, 08:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent RB Donald Brown likely would be behind RBs Vick Ballard and Trent Richardson on the depth chart if he re-signs with the team this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Brown may choose to move on in free agency so he could be closer to a starting job. He finally started playing up to his potential in 2012 and led the Colts in rushing. |
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Trent Richardson player page
Vick Ballard player page
Colts | Aubrayo Franklin may not be back Thu Feb 13, 08:57 PM
The Indianapolis Colts may not be interested in re-signing impending free-agent DT Aubrayo Franklin this offseason because they are looking to improve at defensive tackle.
Link to storyAubrayo Franklin player page
Colts | Justin Anderson cut Mon Feb 10, 04:53 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have waived OG Justin Anderson.
Link to story Colts | Henoc Muamba contract update Mon Feb 10, 03:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts LB Henoc Muamba has signed a three-year deal. The deal includes $107,000 in guaranteed money, but the other financial details were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | David Sims signed Mon Feb 10, 09:38 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent SS David Sims (Eagles) to an undisclosed deal.
Link to story Colts | Rob Chudzinski hired Sat Feb 8, 11:43 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski as a special assistant to the head coach.
Link to story Colts | Adam Vinatieri expected back Fri Feb 7, 11:44 PM
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to re-sign impending free-agent PK Adam Vinatieri this offseason.
Link to storyAdam Vinatieri player page
Colts | Henoc Muamba signs Thu Feb 6, 10:59 PM
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent LB Henoc Muamba (CFL) Thursday, Feb. 6. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Link to story Colts | Pat Angerer may not start if he returns Wed Feb 5, 03:50 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent LB Pat Angerer would not be assured a starting job if he re-signs with the team this offseason.
Link to storyPat Angerer player page
Colts | Trent Richardson to spend offseason studying Wed Feb 5, 03:48 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Trent Richardson plans on spending the offseason studying the playbook and learning the system. "Learn the system, not just memorizing it," Richardson said. "Learning the whole concept of the system. There's a difference between having it memorized and feeling comfortable with the system. I'm going talk to a lot of veteran players, talk to Adrian (Peterson), talk to (LaDainian Tomlinson), talk to Emmitt Smith to make sure I'm the best I need to be next year."
| Footballguys view: We've learned from guys like Ryan Mathews, Donald Brown and Knowshon Moreno that it's unwise to write off a first-round running back too early in his career. Richardson has the natural talent to be a great all-around back. He needs to run with better determination if he wants to start playing up to his potential. |
LaDainian Tomlinson player page
Trent Richardson player page
Colts | Jack Breckner signs Wed Feb 5, 12:56 PM
The Indianapolis Colts signed undrafted free-agent OT Jack Breckner (Arena League) to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Link to story Colts | Mike McGlynn unlikely to return Wed Feb 5, 12:50 PM
The Indianapolis Colts likely will not re-sign impending free-agent OG Mike McGlynn this offseason.
Link to story Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw not expected to return Tue Feb 4, 08:11 PM
The Indianapolis Colts likely will not re-sign impending free-agent RB Ahmad Bradshaw this offseason, because he likely would not accept being behind RBs Vick Ballard and Trent Richardson on the depth chart.
| Footballguys view: Bradshaw's best days are behind him. He's a talented runner and receiver out of the backfield, but staying healthy is a huge problem for the veteran. We'll see what kind of a market he finds this offseason. The Colts will try to bring back free agent Donald Brown this offseason. |
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Colts | Antoine Bethea wants to return Tue Feb 4, 12:31 PM
Indianapolis Colts FS Antoine Bethea has expressed a desire to return to the Colts in 2014. Bethea has taken a noncommittal approach when asked about free agency.
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Colts | Coby Fleener defends Trent Richardson trade Fri Jan 31, 02:58 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Coby Fleener defended the trade that sent RB Trent Richardson to the team. 'I still think it was a great trade for us,' Fleener said. 'Our front office has done an awesome job putting together teams from Day One. I think that acquisition is going to be huge for us and pay dividends in the future.'
| Footballguys view: We've learned from the likes of Knowshon Moreno (Broncos), Ryan Mathews (Chargers) and Donald Brown (Colts)--never write off a first-round back too soon. We'll see if Richardson can run tougher and play up to his potential in 2014. |
Trent Richardson player page
Coby Fleener player page
Colts | Adam Vinatieri wants to continue Fri Jan 31, 09:30 AM
Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri, 41, said he wants to kick for two or three more years. He's an impending free agent.
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Colts | Dominic Rhodes wants to return Mon Jan 27, 09:56 PM
Free-agent RB Dominic Rhodes (Colts) said in a satellite radio interview Monday, Jan. 27, that he is attempting a comeback at age 35. He is hopeful of getting a chance with a team during organized team activities (OTAs).
| Footballguys view: Good luck with that. Running backs are dime a dozen in the NFL. There are quality backs 10 years younger than Rhodes who can't see the field. We'd be surprised if he made it onto an active roster. |
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Colts | Andrew Luck added to Pro Bowl Sun Jan 19, 11:04 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck will play in the 2014 Pro Bowl in place of Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson.
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Russell Wilson player page
Colts | Josh McNary could start in 2014 Fri Jan 17, 09:23 PM
The Indianapolis Colts are high on LB Josh McNary and could start him at inside linebacker next season.
Link to story Colts | Pep Hamilton turns down Vanderbilt Fri Jan 17, 02:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton turned down Vanderbilt University's head coaching job in order to stay with the Colts Friday, Jan. 17.
| Footballguys view: Hamilton will be staying with the Colts, and that's good news for Andrew Luck. We'll see if he can continue to be more creative with the way he uses Luck in the offense. |
Colts | Reggie Wayne update Fri Jan 17, 08:57 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne (knee) will start doing straight-ahead running next week. 'Ahead of schedule and that's all I can ask for,' Wayne said. 'I've been walking quite often. That's basically the next phase; I get to run on the treadmill.'
| Footballguys view: Good news for Wayne and the Colts here. The veteran wide receiver is a huge piece of the passing game, and he'll once again be a favorite target of Andrew Luck in 2014. |
Reggie Wayne player page
Colts | Looking for Bjoern Werner to be stronger Thu Jan 16, 11:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson said the team wants LB Bjoern Werner to get stronger this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Werner is already fast and quick off the line of scrimmage. If he gets stronger then we'll see him be able to shed blockers quicker in order to get after the quarterback. |
Bjoern Werner player page
Colts GM: No regret over Richardson trade Thu Jan 16, 05:27 PM
INDIANAPOLIS -- Trent Richardson's numbers this season did not validate the Indianapolis Colts giving up a first-round pick to acquire the running back from the Cleveland Browns in September. And even though Richardson failed to be productive, Colts general manager Ryan Grigson isn't second guessing himself over the decision to trade for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
| Footballguys view: The Colts might publicly say it was a good trade, but as Wells points out, the numbers don't bear it out. We hope that Richardson at some point turns it around, much like Marshawn Lynch did but he has a long way to go. He certainly doesn't play like he did in Alabama. |
Trent Richardson player page
Colts GM: No regret over Richardson trade Thu Jan 16, 05:27 PM
INDIANAPOLIS -- Trent Richardson's numbers this season did not validate the Indianapolis Colts giving up a first-round pick to acquire the running back from the Cleveland Browns in September. And even though Richardson failed to be productive, Colts general manager Ryan Grigson isn't second guessing himself over the decision to trade for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
| Footballguys view: The Colts might publicly say it was a good trade, but as Wells points out, the numbers don't bear it out. We hope that Richardson at some point turns it around, much like Marshawn Lynch did but he has a long way to go. He certainly doesn't play like he did in Alabama. |
