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Inside running back Jonathan Taylor’s trade standoff with the Colts
WESTFIELD, Ind. — The large luxury motor coach was parked adjacent to the practice field, practically in the shadow of the north goal post at Grand Park Sports Campus. It was Saturday evening, and the Indianapolis Colts were hosting their biggest training camp crowd of the week. Owner Jim Irsay brought with him a busload […]
Continue reading2023 NFL rookie updates: Notes on 31 first-round draft picks
A few big-name NFL veterans somewhat stole the spotlight at mandatory minicamps by showing up, or not showing up, or delaying showing up. And it kept the news cycle humming. But we also asked the NFL Nation reporters to keep a close eye on their team’s first-round draft picks the entire offseason. Who looks ready […]
Continue readingJeff Saturday impresses Colts players: ‘I care’ about them
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday took his place in front of his new team for the first time, and he did it with a delicate mix of boldness and humility. Saturday bounced around the building Wednesday, conducting his first team meeting with the boundless energy he displayed as a player. At […]
Continue readingColts RBs Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines out vs. Jaguars
INDIANAPOLIS — – The Colts announced Saturday they will be without running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines on Sunday for the key AFC South battle against Jacksonville. Taylor, last year’s NFL rushing champion, will miss his second straight game with an injured ankle. He had missed only one game in his first two seasons, […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts rule out Shaquille Leonard, Tyquan Lewis for Thursday night with concussions
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out two key defenders with concussion symptoms ahead of Thursday night’s matchup with the Denver Broncos. All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard and defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis will not play after sustaining concussions in Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans, coach Frank Reich said. Asked whether the decision was made […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts LB Shaquille Leonard suffers concussion
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard, making his season debut after back surgery, was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans after suffering a concussion in the second quarter. Leonard was injured in a collision with teammate Zaire Franklin when the two players converged on tight end Chig Okonkwo, with Leonard taking […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts LB Shaquille Leonard out for Week 1 against Houston Texans
Leonard has been recovering from offseason back surgery, a procedure aimed at resolving pain in his lower extremities because of an impinged nerve. Although Leonard returned to practice last week on a limited basis, he still isn’t in game shape. He was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, but Reich said that was because the […]
Continue readingMost impactful moves and 2022 offseason goals for all 32 NFL teams
With 2022 NFL free agency winding down, we are looking back on what transpired and looking forward to what’s ahead. While there were a number of significant free-agent signings — left tackle Terron Armstead to the Miami Dolphins, pass-rusher Von Miller to the Buffalo Bills, wide receiver Allen Robinson II to the Los Angeles Rams […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts’ special teams scores TD on Jacksonville Jaguars off blocked punt
Colts linebacker and special teams captain Zaire Franklin went basically untouched on the left side of the line, sprawled his body out and blocked Logan Cooke‘s punt early in the first quarter. Franklin immediately got off the ground and tried — and failed — several times to scoop up the loose ball before fellow linebacker […]
Continue readingIndianapolis Colts place RB Jonathan Taylor on reserve/COVID-19 list
The Colts have placed starting running back Jonathan Taylor on the reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning he’ll miss the game against the Titans. The team also announced that starting center Ryan Kelly has been downgraded to out for the game due to a neck injury. Taylor joins starting defensive lineman DeForest Buckner and Denico Autry on the […]
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