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Why the Colts fired Frank Reich, and what’s next
As Frank Reich met the media after Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the New England Patriots, a game during which the Indianapolis Colts went 0-for-14 on third-down conversion attempts, the veteran coach seemed resigned to his fate. “The offensive performance, that’s why I was brought here,” Reich said. “That’s my responsibility … it starts with me. […]
Continue readingNFL Week 9 takeaways: Lessons, big questions for every game
It’s Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season — and as we reach the halfway point, we should start seeing whether some contenders are in it for the long haul. To start the week off, the Philadelphia Eagles remained undefeated with a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Of eight games in […]
Continue readingJacksonville Jaguars blank Indianapolis Colts in ’embarrassing’ loss for hopeful contender
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Just two games into the 2022 season, the Indianapolis Colts already find themselves at a critical juncture. The Colts suffered their third shutout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the past five seasons, losing 24-0 at TIAA Bank Field to fall to 0-1-1 with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs looming […]
Continue readingNFL training camp updates 2022: Eagles and Chiefs build QB-WR chemistry, Patriots turn to slip ‘n’ slides and Colts’ defense dominates
The 2022 NFL training camps continued on Thursday with action around the league. Offenses and defenses worked in one-on-ones, and quarterbacks took steps forward in building chemistry with new receivers. Can A.J. Brown be the receiver Philadelphia has been looking for? And will Marquez Valdes-Scantling get on the same page with Patrick Mahomes and help […]
Continue readingHighest-paid NFL players: Tracking most money guaranteed, per year at every position
Who are the NFL’s highest-paid players at every position? Many stars have scored big paydays in 2022 and reset the market, but there are a few whose deals from previous years have carried over as the peak for their positions. Just this month, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick got a four-year extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers that […]
Continue readingNFL minicamp storylines include Tom Brady’s return, Aaron Rodgers’ new receivers
Eleven teams are scheduled to open their mandatory three-day minicamps this week, and 18 more will follow next week. The Miami Dolphins held their camp last week, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals aren’t holding minicamp this year. Teams already have been going through organized team activities, but this marks the first time many […]
Continue readingNFL mock draft 2022 with all trades: Bill Barnwell proposes deals for all 32 picks, with swaps for Kyler Murray, DK Metcalf, Jimmy Garoppolo
It’s time for one of my favorite annual traditions. After reading dozens of NFL mock drafts without a single trade in sight, I’m compelled to go way too far in the opposite direction. I present the 2022 mock draft of trades, where I’ll provide a plausible (to me) swap for each of the 32 picks […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts signing CB Stephon Gilmore to two-year, $23M contract, source says
The Indianapolis Colts are giving cornerback Stephon Gilmore a two-year, $23 million contract that includes $14 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gilmore becomes the second veteran addition to the Colts’ secondary this week, after Indianapolis signed safety Rodney McLeod on Thursday. Cornerback was a position of need for the Colts after they […]
Continue readingSource: Indianapolis Colts hiring former Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley for same position
Bradley is taking over a defense that’s led by linebacker Darius Leonard and defensive lineman DeForest Buckner. The Colts finished second in the NFL in takeaways last season with 33. They were ninth in the league in points and 16th in yards allowed per game in 2021. Bradley will have to find at least new […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts lead way with NFL-best seven Pro Bowl selections
The Indianapolis Colts led the NFL with seven selections for the Pro Bowl as the league announced this year’s teams. The Colts had three players selected on offense (running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, guard Quenton Nelson), three on defense (tackle DeForest Buckner, linebacker Darius Leonard, cornerback Kenny Moore II) and one on special […]
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