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Longtime San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is now officially a member of the Indianapolis Colts. With Rivers still getting acclimated to playing for another team for the first time in his NFL playing career, while notably attempting to do so during quite the unique offseason, the veteran signal-caller continues to heap […]

T.Y. Hilton is getting adjusted to his new quarterback in Philip Rivers and the veteran wideout of the Indianapolis Colts has nothing but praise for Rivers. While he enters a pivotal year in his career, Hilton believes the sky is the limit for him and Rivers (via Colts Wire). “We had a couple throwing sessions […]

The AFC South turned out to be one of the most competitive divisions during the 2019 season. Even though the top seed Houston Texans only notched a 10-win record, the fourth-place Jacksonville Jaguars were not too far behind and grabbed six wins of their own. The margins between the teams were rather slim and every […]

Teams are preparing for the impact that artificial crowd noise will have on the game with no fans in stadiums to begin the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, it appears Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is already familiar with it thanks to the time he spent going against the Indianapolis Colts throughout his career. According […]

The Indianapolis Colts remain to be of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL. Some excellent decision-making and strategic trades pulled off by the front office changed the fate and contributed to the rich winning culture that the franchise now possesses today. The margins between the trades below are relatively thin because […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a team meeting where all the players and coaches are registering to vote. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett and head coach Frank Reich led the effort, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. The Colts are in a team meeting, and all players and coaches are registering to vote right now as part of that […]

The New York Jets cancelled their practice on Thursday in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake. The Jets were set to hit the field at 9:20 a.m. The team provided no immediate details on the decision, though it follows the move by teams and athletes across sports on Wednesday and Thursday who opted against […]

There had been some speculation surrounding the absence of Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell at training camp practice. It appears the team has since provided some clarity on bis situation. According to Stephen Holder of The Athletic, Campbell is in concussion protocol after he was involved in a minor car accident: Quick practice update: […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has already paved the way from the NFL to the WWE, others now simply have to follow in his footsteps. Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee took it to heart and saw an opportunity to make his own appearance in the squared-circle. Enter superstar Adam Cole. WWE NXT […]

Andrew Vollert made a name for himself on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” with the Los Angeles Chargers, but he’s hoping to pave a path in his career with the Indianapolis Colts. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts have claimed Vollert off of waivers on Friday. Indianapolis Colts claimed Hard Knocks’ standout and former Chargers’ tight […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 94 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 94 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 94 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan complete their 2020 NFL preview series, finishing […]

At 38 years old, Philip Rivers threw 20 interceptions in 2019—or, one per every $1.25 million the Indianapolis Colts are paying him to be their starter for the 2020 season. Rivers threw 23 touchdowns in 2019, posting 4,615 yards with a 66.0 completion percentage (88.5 QB rating). The head-scratching interceptions (and eight fumbles) plagued the […]

Jacoby Brissett has already worn a lot of hats for the Indianapolis Colts. Now, it seems he could be a hybrid, of sorts. With Philip Rivers slated to take over as the starter in Indy, Colts head coach Frank Reich said he might deploy Brissett in a role similar to that of New Orleans Saints […]

Jacoby Brissett will be handing over the starting quarterback job on the Indianapolis Colts to Philip Rivers in 2020. Despite being relegated to a backup role again this season, Brissett promises to be an NFL starting quarterback again at some point in his career. “I still believe in myself,” Brissett told reporters Friday, via Mike […]

Longtime Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning reacted to the passing of former Colts coach Howard Mudd after the assistant passed away Wednesday. Manning called Mudd the “best offensive line coach in NFL history” and also stated Mudd “will be missed by many” (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Peyton Manning pays respects to the late Howard Mudd […]

Indianapolis Colts legend and long-time offensive line coach Howard Mudd was in a motorcycle accident a few weeks ago. Tragically, things took a turn for the worst. Zak Keefer of The Athletic took to Twitter to share the awful news: Mudd has sadly passed away. Awful news to share: Howard Mudd, the longtime Colts assistant […]

Xavier Rhodes is making the switch from the Minnesota Vikings to the Indianapolis Colts this season and he’s already a fan of the defense he’ll be playing in. While he’s played man-to-man coverage for the majority of his career, Rhodes spoke out on the ‘much easier’ defensive schemes in Indianapolis. “It’s so much easier,” Rhodes […]

The Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in the second round (34th overall pick) of the 2019 NFL Draft. It appears he is already impressing his new coaching staff. According to Kevin Hickey of Coltswire.com, Indianapolis offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni is lauding Michael Pittman for his “great hands.” “Yeah, we go work him […]

Coming off from a fresh loss in the Super Bowl LIV, defensive lineman DeForest Buckner went on to take his talents from San Francisco to Indianapolis. He hopes to bring his veteran presence to a revamped Colts team that is looking to make it back to relevance. The former Oregon Duck shared his sentiments with […]

Players throughout the league continue to weigh their options with the risks involved in playing the 2020 NFL season amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers, the decision was made once he decided to keep his career going. Rivers’ illustrious stint with the Los Angeles Chargers came to an end with […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a huge move this offseason with the signing of veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year $25 million deal. Rivers is set to take over the reigns as the team’s main playmaker in their bid to bounce back from a rather disappointing 2019. Now, Colts general manager Chris Ballard has nothing […]

The Cleveland Browns haven’t found much success over the last 20 years, but through the team’s history, they’ve been one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Cleveland has made some very shrewd trades over the years, and here are the five best. 5. Trent Richardson, 2013 If we were looking only at the end result […]

Before the 2020 season gets going, one of the Indianapolis Colts’ major offensive pieces already took a hit. Four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver TY Hilton recently went down with a mild hamstring injury. Although there was no final ruling on the severity of the injury, the situation is clearly something to keep an eye on. […]

Indianapolis Colts fans finally have their first glimpse of what veteran quarterback Philip Rivers will look like in the team’s traditional blue home uniforms. Adam Schefter of ESPN tweeted out some images from Rivers’ first photo shoot. Philip Rivers in his new uniform, via @Colts. pic.twitter.com/IcWatFN7gi — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 1, 2020 The Colts […]

Philip Rivers, similar to other players that joined new teams this offseason, has had to get accustomed to the way the Indianapolis Colts conduct their franchise. Chris Ballard, the general manager of the Colts, spoke about Rivers’ drive to ‘buy in’ and win (per Jim Ayello in the Indianapolis Star). “He has a tremendous internal […]

The Indianapolis Colts had been hesitant to discuss the status of kicker Adam Vinatieri throughout the course of the offseason. With training camp set to begin, it seems general manager Chris Ballard has made a decision. According to Zak Keefer of The Athletic, Ballard indicated that Vinatieri will be left out of the kicking competition: […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been an active team this offseason, putting together a contending roster for the 2020 season. While speaking about the current roster on 107.5 The Fan, head coach Frank Reich seemingly complimented GM Chris Ballard in being able to compile such a deep roster. “I think Colts fans should be really excited […]

The Indianapolis Colts have typically been known for having generational talents at the quarterback position, even dating back to their days in Baltimore. From Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, the Colts have had the good fortune of having especially noteworthy signal-callers, and in the process have been as influential in any franchise […]

Indianapolis Colts guard Quentin Nelson is widely considered as one of the NFL’s premier offensive lineman. It appears his skill set stretches beyond the gridiron and onto the hardwood. Nelson’s raw power off the line of scrimmage for the Colts has helped him kick off his career with back-to-back first-team All-Pro honors. His attributes clearly […]

The Indianapolis Colts have featured some iconic NFL players throughout their history, but the team has also rostered some players whose fans don’t usually associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for the Colts. 5. Tony Siragusa, 1990-1996 “Goose” is typically known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens, […]

Jack Doyle is going to be catching passes from Philip Rivers in the upcoming season with the Indianapolis Colts. But the veteran tight end still remembers not being a huge fan of Rivers at one point. During a video interview with Larra Overton of the team’s official website, Doyle admitted that he couldn’t stand Rivers […]

Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Chad Kelly made a bold claim on where he stands among the league’s gunslingers. Surprisingly, he seemed to have put himself on the same pedestal as that of 2019 NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson. The fourth-string quarterback voiced his sentiments on Twitter: Beside @Lj_era8 , I’m faster than every quarterback […]

The reactions to the Madden ratings continue to roll in. This time, it’s Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard. Speaking with ESPN on a SportsCenter Special, Leonard was not pleased with his 85 overall rating given to him for Madden 21 by EA Sports. “I think it sucks honestly,” the Colts LB said. “I think the […]

It’s official: Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jonathan Taylor is one of the fastest RB’s in the league. Per Madden 21’s player ratings, his raw speed and talent earned him a 93 speed rating, which ranks fourth in the entire league. Only three players were ranked by EA Sports to be faster than the 21-year-old […]

An NFL defensive assistant coach slammed Indianapolis Colts lineman Quenton Nelson after his poor showing against Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward. Instead of doubling down on the criticism, Heyward defended Nelson. The Steelers defensive tackle responded to an article about the Top 10 offensive linemen in the NFL. The article slammed Nelson for being […]

Jacob Eason was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the 16th pick all the way in the fourth round (122nd overall). While many believed Eason to be one of the premier quarterback prospects in the draft, it seems the glut of talent at the position — as well as the ready availability of them in […]

The Indianapolis Colts, formerly of Baltimore, are best known for having some legendary quarterbacks throughout franchise history, but the team has boasted some excellent running backs as well. Here are the three best running back in Indianapolis Colts history. Honorable mention: Lenny Moore, 1956-1967 Moore was the ninth overall pick in 1956, and over his […]

Prior to becoming a spot-starter for the Indianapolis Colts, quarterback Jacoby Brissett was still trying to build on the promise he showed with the New England Patriots. However, the Patriots were already secure enough under center with Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo, which led to them flipping Brissett to the Colts for wide receiver Phillip […]