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Colts LB Zaire Franklin to sign 3-year, $31.26M extension

Franklin was entering the final year of a three-year, $10 million deal he signed in the spring of 2022, before he became a full-time starter and a centerpiece of the defense. He was scheduled to make $3.36 million in total compensation this season, less than fellow Colts linebacker E.J. Speed ($4 million), who only became […]

Colts 2024 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings

Here’s a breakdown of every 2024 NFL free agent signing by the Indianapolis Colts and how each will impact the upcoming season: Franklin signed a three-year, $31.26 million extension on Monday. What it means: This was a natural next step for the Colts to take as Franklin’s progression from special teams player to team cornerstone […]

18 NFL replacements who helped shaped playoff race

More Teams. More Games. Isaiah Likely makes an impressive one-handed catch and fights to the end zone for a 35-yard TD. (0:17) The Baltimore Ravens faced a fourth-and-7 at the Miami Dolphins’ 35-yard line on Sunday, a situation when quarterback Lamar Jackson would normally look for Mark Andrews. But with the tight end sidelined after […]

NFL 2023 Week 16: Biggest questions, risers and takeaways

To kick off a two-game Saturday schedule, the Pittsburgh Steelers routed the Cincinnati Bengals, whose playoff hopes also took a hit. Later, the Buffalo Bills took control of their playoff destiny with a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, who were playing their first game since firing coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom […]

Colts waive All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard in surprise move

More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee breaks down why the Colts would release a player of Shaquille Leonard‘s quality. (2:04) INDIANAPOLIS — One day after being told he was being benched, linebacker Shaquille Leonard received the surprising news that he was being waived by the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Leonard, a sixth-year pro and three-time […]

Shaquille Leonard frustrated over diminished role with Colts

And that has resulted in increased frustration for the three-time first-team All-Pro selection who is coming off two complicated back surgeries to repair nerve damage. Leonard, the Colts’ weakside linebacker, was told by linebackers coach Richard Smith that he would split reps on early downs and continue to leave the field on third down while […]

Why Shaquille Leonard’s future with Colts is murky

More Teams. More Games. Liz Loza talks about Michael Pittman’s consistency this season and adds why she likes the Colts receiver in Week 10 against the Patriots. (0:37) INDIANAPOLIS — The second game of Shaquille Leonard‘s NFL career was a masterpiece. A linebacker many considered too small for his position (generously listed at 6-foot-2, 230 […]

Colts rue late penalties that keyed Browns’ dramatic win

More Teams. More Games. The Colts commit multiple costly penalties on the goal line, giving the Browns more opportunities to score. (0:49) INDIANAPOLIS — A pair of controversial officiating calls in the final minute of Sunday’s Browns-Colts matchup helped set up Cleveland’s dramatic 39-38 victory and left Indianapolis wondering aloud whether they’d been wronged. Cornerback […]

NFL Week 5 injuries: Amon-Ra St. Brown doubtful; Pickett, OBJ look to play

More Teams. More Games. Field Yates and Mike Clay discuss the possibilities for fantasy managers if Amon-Ra St. Brown misses time. (1:05) Week 5 got started with a bang for the Chicago Bears, who ended their 14-game losing streak with a 40-20 thumping of the Washington Commanders on Thursday night in Landover, Maryland. Justin Fields […]

Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers not at workout amid gambling investigation

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers was not on the field for Wednesday’s offseason workout amid an NFL investigation into his gambling activities. Rodgers is the subject of a league investigation into possible violations of the league’s gambling policy, including possible bets placed on Colts games. Rodgers acknowledged the situation on social media Monday night, […]

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