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Colts | Eric Ebron topped TEs in red zone Fri Apr 19, 12:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Eric Ebron was the league's highest-graded tight end in the red zone in the 2018 season with a Pro Football Focus grade of 85.7.
| Footballguys view: Ebron had a whopping 13 touchdowns in 2018 and that's why he finished as a top-5 fantasy tight end. We'll see if he can duplicate that success moving forward in 2019 as a favorite target in the red zone for QB Andrew Luck. |
Eric Ebron player page
Colts | Darius Leonard aiming to play lighter in 2019 Tue Apr 16, 09:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Darius Leonard weighs 221 pounds at the moment and intends to keep his weight below 225 in order to take advantage of his athleticism.'I'm not a typical linebacker. I'm more of a speed guy, very athletic so if I'm going to play in space, I'm going to need to move. ... I played all my life at 215, 220 and was never over 225. And last year I was injured a lot, that was when I was pretty heavy, so I want to stay down. Hopefully, I can cut some of that down,' Leonard told Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan.
Link to storyDarius Leonard player page
Colts | Two RFAs sign tenders Mon Apr 15, 09:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent WR Marcus Johnson and S Matthias Farley signed their one-year tender offers Monday, April 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMarcus Johnson player page
Matthias Farley player page
Colts | Deon Cain likely to miss workouts Mon Apr 15, 09:37 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Deon Cain (knee) likely will miss all of the offseason workouts but should be ready for training camp, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
| Footballguys view: We've heard this update from Ballard before. There are no known setbacks to Cain's recovery, so we should think he'll be back by training camp. |
Deon Cain player page
Colts | Chester Rogers signs tender Mon Apr 15, 08:41 AM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent WR Chester Rogers signed his second-round tender Monday, April 15.
| Footballguys view: Rogers was a restricted free agent and the second-round tender meant he was likely staying with the Colts. We should see him work as the slot receiver for the Colts this year with T.Y. Hilton and Devin Funchess on the outside. |
Chester Rogers player page
Colts | High ceiling for Deon Cain Sun Apr 14, 10:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Deon Cain (knee) has 'great upside,' according to general manager Chris Ballard.
| Footballguys view: We love Clemson receivers in dynasty formats, and Cain does have great upside if he can stay healthy and improve. Cain was a sixth-round pick out of Clemson in the 2018 NFL draft and his rookie season was cut short by a knee injury suffered in August. The Colts have revamped their WR corps this offseason, but Cain is one to keep tabs on as the pecking order at the position is established in training camp. |
Deon Cain player page
Colts | Jerry Tillery visiting Sat Apr 13, 02:55 PM
Notre Dame DT Jerry Tillery is meeting with the Indianapolis Colts Saturday, April 13.
Link to story Colts | Josh Jacobs visiting Indy Thu Apr 11, 01:58 PM
Former Alabama RB and 2019 NFL Draft prospect Josh Jacobs is visiting with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, April 11, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Jacobs is widely considered the best RB in the 2019 NFL draft. He's a swift runner with plenty of power. He keeps his feet upon contact and Jacobs can be used effectively as a receiver out of the backfield. Once he builds a head of steam, changing direction quickly or smoothly is a problem. The Colts have a jam-packed backfield already but are looking at adding more talent to the position. Jacobs might be the only RB selected in the first round of this draft. |
Colts | Indianapolis hosts Spencer Ware Tue Apr 9, 05:50 PM
Free-agent RB Spencer Ware (Chiefs) visited the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, April 9.
| Footballguys view: Ware has some skill as a runner and receiver but has had trouble staying healthy in the pros. The Colts already have a jam-packed backfield but are just updating their emergency list by taking a look at Ware. |
Spencer Ware player page
Colts | T.Y. Hilton coming off career highs Sun Apr 7, 12:22 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton posted career season highs last season with 90.7 receiving yards per game and a 63.3-percent catch rate despite battling though various injuries.
| Footballguys view: Hilton is a WR1 for Fantasy GMs provided he stays healthy. The Colts didn't upgrade their receiver position (sorry Devin Funchess) as much as we expected them to this offseason. Hilton is Andrew Luck's favorite target and should continue to get plenty of opportunities in the Colts offense. |
T.Y. Hilton player page
Colts | Indianapolis welcomes back J'Marcus Webb Fri Apr 5, 02:03 PM
Free-agent OT J'Marcus Webb re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, April 5, agreeing to terms on an undisclosed contract.
Link to story Colts | Indy visiting with Rashan Gary Fri Apr 5, 12:18 PM
Former Michigan DE and 2019 NFL Draft prospect Rashan Gary is getting a visit in Ann Arbor Mich., on Friday, April 5 from Indianapolis Colts personnel.
Link to story Colts | Indy claims Derrick Kindred Tue Apr 2, 04:34 PM
The Indianapolis Colts claimed FS Derrick Kindred off waivers from the Cleveland Browns Tuesday, April 2, according to a source.
Link to storyDerrick Kindred player page
Colts | Indianapolis in contact with Dontrelle Inman Sat Mar 30, 02:01 PM
Free-agent WR Dontrelle Inman (Colts) is still receiving interest from the Indianapolis Colts, but the two sides are not close to an agreement.
| Footballguys view: Inman played in nine games last year for the Colts, catching 28 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns. The Colts went out in free agency and added Devin Funchess but GM Chris Ballard has expressed interest in bringing back Inman. He did work out for the Lions but remains on the open market. |
Dontrelle Inman player page
Colts | Marlon Mack a three-down back? Fri Mar 29, 02:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack can 'carry the load' and 'play on all three downs,' according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyMarlon Mack player page
Colts | Jack Doyle on track for camp Thu Mar 28, 09:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jack Doyle (hip) is still on track to return in time for training camp, according to head coach Frank Reich.
Link to storyJack Doyle player page
Colts | Coach wanted Devin Funchess Thu Mar 28, 09:25 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Devin Funchess was a player that head coach Frank Reich pushed the front office to pursue in free agency. 'I'm so excited about Devin,' Reich said. 'I mean, when I watch his tape, what I see is a big man who is really athletic.'
Link to storyDevin Funchess player page
Colts | Robert Mathis leaves Indy staff Thu Mar 28, 12:36 PM
Indianapolis Colts defensive assistant coach Robert Mathis has left the team's coaching staff and will serve as a consultant, head coach Frank Reich said Thursday, March 28.
Link to storyRobert Mathis player page
Colts | Indy meets with Shane Ray Fri Mar 22, 04:21 PM
Free-agent DE/LB Shane Ray (Broncos) has recently met with the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source.
Link to storyShane Ray player page
Colts | Indy signs Justin Houston Thu Mar 21, 04:02 PM
Free-agent LB Justin Houston (Chiefs) was signed to a two-year, $24 million contract by the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, March 21, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Houston gives the Colts much needed edge rush presence at a reasonable price. They were apparently in on Preston Smith, but lost out to the Packers. They are getting a better, if less durable player right now, one that could help them get past his old Chiefs teams in the playoffs. |
Justin Houston player page
Colts | Luke Rhodes signs tender Wed Mar 20, 09:53 PM
Indianapolis Colts exclusive rights free-agent LS Luke Rhodes signed his one-year tender offer Tuesday, March 19. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Jay Ajayi, Colts keeping in touch Wed Mar 20, 06:24 PM
Free-agent RB Jay Ajayi (Eagles) had a good visit with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 20, and the sides will continue their dialogue. A signing is not imminent, but not out of the question.
| Footballguys view: We'll see where this goes. Ajayi is looking for another fresh start on the open market. The Colts have a nice group of running backs with guys like Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines...but clearly they are looking for more depth at the position. |
Jay Ajayi player page
Colts | Clayton Geathers returns to Colts Wed Mar 20, 11:03 AM
Free-agent S Clayton Geathers (Colts) agreed with the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 20, on an undisclosed deal.
Link to storyClayton Geathers player page
Colts | Aaron Lynch continues free-agent tour in Indy Tue Mar 19, 10:54 PM
Free-agent LB Aaron Lynch (Bears) is scheduled to visit the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, March 20. Lynch has already visited with the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks this week.
Link to storyAaron Lynch player page
Colts | Clayton Geathers talking with Indy Mon Mar 18, 09:44 PM
Free-agent S Clayton Geathers (Colts) is still talking with the Indianapolis Colts about a possible new contract.
Link to storyClayton Geathers player page
Colts | Jay Ajayi will visit Colts Mon Mar 18, 06:17 PM
Free-agent RB Jay Ajayi (Eagles) is scheduled to visit the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, March 20, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Ajayi only played in four games last year before going down with an ACL injury. The Colts have a good group of running backs in Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines, and Jordan Wilkins but clearly they are looking for more help. We'll see if that's through free agency with a back like Ajayi or in the 2019 NFL draft. |
Jay Ajayi player page
Colts | Kentrell Brice meeting with suitors Fri Mar 15, 02:04 PM
Free-agent S Kentrell Brice (Packers) is visiting with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday, March 15, after spending the day with the Houston Texans on Thursday, March 14. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are also interested in meeting with him at some point, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
Link to storyKentrell Brice player page
Colts | Indy officially signs Devin Funchess Thu Mar 14, 07:14 PM
Free-agent WR Devin Funchess (Panthers) officially signed with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, March 14.
| Footballguys view: Funchess is a big-bodied receiver who has yet to really play up to his potential. The Colts could use a big target like him opposite of T.Y. Hilton. We'll see if Funchess can stay healthy and be an effective weapon for the Colts. He's on a one-year deal, so if he doesn't work out the Colts can easily move on. |
Devin Funchess player page
Colts | Jay Ajayi to visit Colts Wed Mar 13, 08:11 PM
Free-agent RB Jay Ajayi (Eagles) is scheduled to meet with the Indianapolis Colts next week, according to a source. He is scheduled to undergo a physical during the visit.
Link to storyJay Ajayi player page
Colts | Pierre Desir retained by Colts Wed Mar 13, 01:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent CB Pierre Desir was re-signed to an three-year deal Wednesday, March 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyPierre Desir player page
Colts | Indy keeps Chris Milton in the fold Tue Mar 12, 09:35 PM
Impending free-agent DB Christopher Milton re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, March 12, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.75 million, according to a source.
Link to story Colts | Update on two RFA tenders Mon Mar 11, 10:43 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent C Evan Boehm and S Matthias Farley both received the second-round tender offer.
Link to storyMatthias Farley player page
Colts | Second-round tender for Chester Rogers Mon Mar 11, 08:35 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent WR Chester Rogers has received the second-round tender offer, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Grambling State a few years ago, this second-round tender means he's likely going to stay with the Colts. In 2018, Rogers had a career-high 53 catches, 485 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. The Colts added Devin Funchess in free agency but that should not cut that much into Rogers' production. |
Chester Rogers player page
Colts | Four players receive tenders Mon Mar 11, 08:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent WR Chester Rogers, C Evan Boehm and S Matthias Farley received tender offers Monday, March 11. The team also tendered an offer to exclusive rights free-agent LS Luke Rhodes.
Link to storyMatthias Farley player page
Chester Rogers player page
Colts | C.J. Mosley a target for Colts Mon Mar 11, 07:54 PM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent LB C.J. Mosley is receiving interest from the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to storyC.J. Mosley player page
Colts | Indy to add Devin Funchess Mon Mar 11, 07:37 PM
Carolina Panthers impending free-agent WR Devin Funchess plans to sign a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts worth as much as $13 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Funchess is not a top-tier free agent, but he could contribute with an upgrade at the quarterback position with Andrew Luck. The big-bodied veteran had a down year with the Panthers in 2018 and should benefit from a change of scenery. Funchess has the size to be a threat in the red zone, and the Colts should have a high-powered offense. He's got WR2 upside for Fantasy GMs if he hits the numbers he had in 2017. |
Devin Funchess player page
Colts | Corey Moore will not be tendered Sun Mar 10, 06:10 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent S Corey Moore will not receive a tender offer this offseason, according to a source.
Link to storyCorey Moore player page
Colts | Tender offer for Marcus Johnson Fri Mar 8, 07:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts exclusive rights free-agent WR Marcus Johnson received a tender offer Friday, March 8, according to sources.
Link to storyMarcus Johnson player page
Colts | Tyrell Williams of interest to Colts Wed Mar 6, 03:21 PM
Free-agent WR Tyrell Williams (Chargers) is expected to be pursued by the Indianapolis Colts in free agency. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports anticipates Williams will demand $12 million annually.
| Footballguys view: The Colts have over $100 million to spend in free agency. They are looking for upgrades at the wide receiver position for guys behind T.Y. Hilton. Williams has a nice size/speed combination and is looking for a larger role than he had with the Chargers in recent years. It seems like a good fit on paper, we'll see if this comes to fruition. |
Tyrell Williams player page
Colts | Margus Hunt lands extension Tue Mar 5, 01:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Margus Hunt on Tuesday, March 5, received a contract extension with the team. No terms of the deal were immediately announced. Hunt was set to become a free agent March 13.
Link to storyMargus Hunt player page
Colts | Indy wants Clayton Geathers back Mon Mar 4, 09:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent S Clayton Geathers is one of the players that the Colts would like to re-sign this offseason, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyClayton Geathers player page
Colts | Marcus Johnson says he is cleared Thu Feb 28, 02:30 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Marcus Johnson (ankle) posted on his official Twitter account this week that the team doctors have officially cleared him. 'After a full four-month recovery process, the Doc officially cleared me today. Just wanted to let the world know I'm extremely thankful (and) that it's back to (business),' Johnson tweeted.
Link to storyMarcus Johnson player page
Colts | Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown not fits for Indy Wed Feb 27, 08:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell and WR Antonio Brown are unlikely to receive much interest from the Indianapolis Colts, according to comments made by general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Frank Reich on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
| Footballguys view: The Colts have over $100 million in cap space but it sounds like they're not going to consider either of the superstar players from the Steelers. They are in a Super Bowl window and adding a talent like Bell (or Brown) could put them over the top. It sounds like they'll move in a different direction to continue building towards a championship. |
Antonio Brown player page
Le'Veon Bell player page
Colts | Deon Cain on track for camp Wed Feb 27, 06:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Deon Cain (knee) is on track for the start of training camp, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
| Footballguys view: Cain was a sixth-round pick out of Clemson in the 2018 NFL draft. He missed all of his rookie season due to this knee injury. Cain has a great size/speed combination and could develop into a quality no.2 wide receiver for the Colts if he stays healthy. We like the dynasty upside of Cain, but know that the Colts should add competition at the position this offseason. |
Deon Cain player page
Colts | Three will be allowed to hit market Wed Feb 27, 06:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent WR Dontrelle Inman, CB Pierre Desir and S Clayton Geathers will be allowed to test the free-agent market this offseason, according to general manager Chris Ballard.
Link to storyDontrelle Inman player page
Pierre Desir player page
Clayton Geathers player page
Colts | Jack Doyle out until camp Wed Feb 27, 02:34 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jack Doyle (hip) underwent hip surgery this offseason and is doing fine. The goal is for him to be recovered in time for training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Colts have Eric Ebron as their top tight end, so Doyle can take all the time he needs to heal. We'll know more about his status for 2019 once August hits. |
Jack Doyle player page
Colts | Dontrelle Inman wants to stay in Indy Wed Feb 27, 02:30 AM
Impending free-agent WR Dontrelle Inman is hopeful about returning to the Indianapolis Colts in 2019 and wants to finish his career with the team. Inman told CBS Sports Radio that 'he doesn't want to go anywhere else' and 'it would feel amazing to finish in Indy.'
| Footballguys view: Inman appeared in only nine games in 2018, catching just 28 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns. Expect the Colts to upgrade their WR corps whether or not they decide to keep Inman around for 2019. |
Dontrelle Inman player page
Colts | Ross Travis re-signed Tue Feb 26, 04:16 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent TE Ross Travis was re-signed to a one-year contract extension Tuesday, Feb. 26. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Colts love multi-tight end sets and Travis will give them the ability to have more two and three tight end looks. Colts GM Chris Ballard was with the Chiefs when Travis originally signed with them. |
Ross Travis player page
Colts | Tender offer likely for Matthias Farley Mon Feb 25, 10:14 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent S Matthias Farley likely will receive a tender offer this offseason.
Link to storyMatthias Farley player page
Colts | Two DBs likely to receive interest Mon Feb 25, 10:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent CB Pierre Desir and S Clayton Geathers likely will receive interest from other teams if they hit the free-agent market.
Link to storyPierre Desir player page
Clayton Geathers player page
