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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck missed the entire 2017 season following shoulder surgery. Given the severity of his injury, opposing teams apparently tried to test Indianapolis’ commitment to their franchise quarterback by calling the Colts for a potential deal at last season’s trade deadline. But despite some concerns about Luck’s long-term health, Colts general manager […]

Low risk, high reward—rarely is that familiar trade phrase ever come across as a bad thing. It’s also what the New York Jets are thinking aloud at this very moment on Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft. Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan has gone back to the Indy well by acquiring defensive lineman Henry […]

Although the Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes to the coaching staff this offseason, their focus for the 2018 NFL season remains the same. That is getting quarterback Andrew Luck as healthy as possible. New head coach Frank Reich has been optimistic about Luck, who is “in the final stages of his rehab” and is back […]

The central focus of discussion around the Indianapolis Colts over the last several months has been the health of star quarterback Andrew Luck. It has been a steady path toward recovery since the end of the 2017 season that has generated a strong level of optimism around the organization. It has put into play the notion […]

Don’t you dare do it. Don’t you dare think these quarterbacks could actually slide in the epic event we’ve come to worship since the early days of ESPN and the 1983 class, the magnificent NFL Draft. Think back to the last few drafts. A year ago, there wasn’t much at the position. Mitchell Trubisky was scooped […]

Since the start of the offseason, the Indianapolis Colts have voiced nothing but optimism about star quarterback Andrew Luck’s recovery from shoulder surgery that occurred more than a year ago. It has been an arduous process that has seen several ups and downs along the way that has tested by Luck and the Colts. Luck […]

In a down 2017-18 season that ended with a 4-12 record, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett was seemingly one of the few bright spots for the team and the front office has really taken notice of that. According to an article written this weekend by Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star, the Colts have turned down […]

The focus around the Indianapolis Colts for much of the last few months has been on star quarterback Andrew Luck’s recovery from shoulder surgery. He has appeared to have hit stride going forward in his rehab moving toward being able to take the field at some point this offseason. The Colts have remained confident in […]

Through more than the last year, Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck has been working his way back from shoulder surgery that has put a question mark on his career. However, Luck finally appears to be heading in the right direction with his rehab work as he’s hedging toward getting back on the field on […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprised people a little when they traded out of the No. 3 spot in the draft in a deal with the New York Jets. But moving back to No. 6 may not keep them from picking up an impactful player like defensive lineman Bradley Chubb. The Colts are in desperate need of […]

Every year, an average of seven new NFL head coaches are hired. The 2018 offseason was no different, as seven teams moved on from their former leaders. Opinions on some of the new hires are mixed, but there is a sense of optimism around them all. What could the records of these coaches look like […]

In the first couple of months of NFL free agency, veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney has remained on the open market after 16 seasons in the league. There hadn’t been much chatter over him nearing a deal to continue his playing career. According to Field Yates of ESPN, Freeney has decided to step away from the […]

The Indianapolis Colts already traded down once as they gave the No. 3 pick to the New York Jets for No. 6 and three additional picks. However, the Colts may not be done dealing just yet. According to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, the Colts are still looking for another trade from No. 6 that can […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Indianapolis Colts this offseason with the addition of head coach Frank Reich, as well as the progress of quarterback Andrew Luck’s health. Meanwhile, Marlon Mack is looking forward to potentially taking on a lead back role in the 2018 NFL season. With the departure of running back Frank Gore, Mack […]

For the first time in his NFL career, tight end Eric Ebron hit the free agent market with an opportunity to play for a team other than the Detriot Lions. Shortly after becoming an available asset on the open market, Ebron quickly latched onto the Indianapolis Colts on a two-year deal worth up to $15 […]

The Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes this offseason. Despite their newfound sense of optimism, there is no denying that the team’s future success hinges on the lingering health of quarterback Andrew Luck. Fortunately, Luck is reportedly making much better progress on the injured shoulder than he was at this point last year. According […]

It has been an arduous road to recovery from shoulder surgery over the last year for Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Andrew Luck. Things continued to move in the right direction over the last few months, putting him potentially on pace to be back on the field well before the start of the 2018 season. This […]

Frank Reich finds himself in a challenging situation in his first stop as an NFL head coach. The Indianapolis Colts are coming off a disappointing 4-12 season and need to plug several holes on both sides of the ball. Owner Jim Irsay and GM Chris Ballard have both acknowledged that the franchise may be a […]

The Indianapolis Colts have spent much of the early offseason restructure their roster to bounce back in a major way next season. The team is holding expectations that Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck will be back in the fold after missing the entire 2017 season due to injury. This set the table for the front office […]

Only the big brothers were ignored. As of this moment, the New York Jets hold the No. 3 selection in next month’s 2018 NFL Draft. It was acquired by picking up the phone and pulling off a massive deal that allowed them to move from No. 6 to the third slot. According to SNY’s Ralph […]

It’s been a while, but Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is back doing what he’s paid to do: throw footballs. After months of rehab following shoulder surgery, the Colts star has now progressed to the point where he can now throw again, new Colts head coach Frank Reich told the Indianapolis Star’s Stephen Holder. Reich […]

Following their disastrous 2017 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts are looking ahead toward brighter days, to say the least. At the forefront of their comeback is quarterback Andrew Luck, who is still in the process of nursing his lingering shoulder injury. Fortunately, it may not be long before he is back in full swing.  According […]

It has a grueling recovery process from shoulder surgery for Indianapolis Colt star quarterback Andrew Luck that has extended beyond a year. He has experienced numerous setbacks along the way that have further pushed the healing process well past the original timetable. However, Luck appears to be finally hedging toward getting back on the filed at some […]

Ryan Grant has chosen his new team. Less than a week after having his deal with the Baltimore Ravens voided due to a failed physical, the wide receiver has decided to join the Indianapolis Colts. Former NFL wideout-cum-analyst James Jones once again broke the news. FA WR Ryan Grant who visited the Colts and Raiders […]

Former Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron has signed a two-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes that the deal has a maximum value of $15 million based on incentives and bonuses. The 24-year-old was selected by Detroit with the 10th overall pick in the 2014 NFL […]

Vinny Testaverde, Chad Pennington and Mark Sanchez. Those are the last three quarterbacks to lead the New York Jets to the playoffs. Two of them proved to be solid NFL starters, while the other ended up becoming a bust. Nearly six years after Sanchez’s last game, the Jets are finally primed to contend if they […]

The New York Jets will now select third in the 2018 NFL Draft due to picking up the phone and getting business done with the Indianapolis Colts. Initially, in the six hole, Mike Maccagnan has pulled off a trade that sends that sixth pick, the 37th overall selection, 49th and the team’s 2019 second-round pick […]

Wide receiver Ryan Grant is a free agent once again after the Baltimore Ravens decided to void his four-year, $29 million deal due to a failed physical. But Grant is not dwelling on that disappointment and is instead off to continue his search for a new home. He’s first headed to Indianapolis to meet the […]

Tight end Eric Ebron is on the open market for the first time in his career after he was cut by the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. It hasn’t taken the 24-year-old former top-10 pick long to fill up his schedule of free-agent visits as he goes in search of a new home. Ebron will kick […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost a number of contributors this offseason, with wide receiver Allen Robinson leaving for the Chicago Bears and Aaron Colvin signing with the Houston Texans. That doesn’t mean they haven’t been active, as Jacksonville has re-signed Marqise Lee, brought in star guard Andrew Norwell, and now they’re signing another playmaker in Donte […]

One of the glaring areas of need this offseason for the Indianapolis Colts surrounds their future at running back after the decision to let former Pro Bowler Frank Gore walk in free agency. This has put the franchise in position to start anew at the position with young talent to step into the role as […]

There are expected to be several intriguing players on the open market this offseason that could draw a sizeable amount of interest from around the league. New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis is anticipated to be among the vast amount of available talent. The 27-year-old isn’t expected to be brought back by the Patriots […]

When it comes to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief, his time with the team might be up as he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent next week. According to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star, the Colts are unlikely to re-sign and will allow him to leave in free agency this offseason. “Moncrief […]

The battle between sports media giants ESPN and Fox Sports continues as both attempt to bring aboard former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. According to an article written this week by Michael McCarthy of Sporting News, ESPN and Fox Sports are both willing to pay Manning over a whopping $10 million per […]

Through much of the last decade, veteran cornerback Antonio Cromartie was one of the most dependable players at his position in the league. However, he was unable to latch onto a team this past season marking the first time in his NFL career that he didn’t play a single game. This had placed much uncertainty […]

Dion Lewis, formerly of the New England Patriots and free-agent-to-be, is already receiving interest from many teams across the league. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, up to six or seven teams are already thinking about acquiring the services of one Mr. Lewis. The New York Jets, Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis […]

It has been an arduous path to recovery from shoulder surgery for Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl quarterback Andrew Luck over that extended well beyond an entire year. This has entailed him experiencing several setbacks along the way that has only prolonged the process forcing him to miss the entire 2017 campaign. However, Luck finally appears […]

As has been speculated previously, the Indianapolis Colts will indeed not bring back veteran running back Frank Gore for next season. Colts GM Chris Ballard confirmed this to ESPN’s Mike Wells, saying he had already discussed that scenario with Gore even during the season. “We had a discussion. We had it multiple times during the […]

There is plenty of speculation regarding Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant’s  future with the team. As a result, there has been talk about his potential prospects going into the offseason. Bryant will undoubtedly be one of the biggest names on the market at his position. However, former three-time All-Pro wide receiver Reggie Wayne admitted […]