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Jim Irsay, longtime owner of the Indianapolis Colts, shockingly passed away Wednesday. Irsay was 65 years of age. The Colts’ X account confirmed the sudden death of Irsay, who has been with the franchise since 1984. “We are devastated to announce our beloved owner and CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this […]

The Indianapolis Colts opened their wallets and became big spenders to kick off NFL free agency week. That now includes general manager Chris Ballard and owner Jim Irsay keeping a home grown talent in Indy. The AFC South franchise inked wide receiver Ashton Dulin to a new deal, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport Monday. […]

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-23 in overtime to finish the season 8-9. While that was a nice win to end the season, it was a disappointing one in Indy. They had a chance to make the playoffs but lost to the New York Giants in Week 17, which eliminated them. Owner Jim […]

The Indianapolis Colts have internal friction on their hands. All stemming from their disappointing 7-9 season with one more game left. Now, one unanimous veteran player ripped the organization via The Athletic on Thursday. The player, who spoke to Zak Keefer and James Boyd on the condition of anonymity, blasted the lack of leadership inside […]

The Kansas City Chiefs hosted the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football in Week 5. The Chiefs came away with a convincing 26-13 victory and the crowd at Arrowhead Stadium (or GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium) got the assist as they were loud. So loud in fact that Bill Belichick made a note of […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay saw Andrew Luck’s promising career end early because of injuries. The Colts failed to protect their superstar quarterback, letting him take hit after hit and Luck’s sudden and unexpected retirement. But even with Anthony Richardson, the hopeful heir apparent to Luck, as the franchise guy, Indianapolis isn’t letting the past […]

Everybody is excited for the Indianapolis Colts’ upcoming 2024 campaign, including team owner Jim Irsay. However, the upcoming season might be a bit of a different experience for Irsay considering the fact that he still cannot walk as a result of undergoing surgery on his left leg all the way back in December. In a […]

The Indianapolis Colts have the No. 15 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but that’s not stopping owner Jim Irsay of dreaming about Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. Irsay recently admitted “great” interest in Harrison in an interview with Mike Chappell of Fox 59. Of course, the problem is Harrison will likely go in […]

In early January, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay suffered from a severe respiratory illness that left him hospitalized. Irsay’s condition improved but it is not clear if he left the hospital. Nevertheless, Colts executive management provided an update on Irsay at the end of February. Colts provide positive update on Jim Irsay GM Chris Ballard […]

Early last January, the Indianapolis Colts released a statement about team owner Jim Irsay being treated for a “severe respiratory illness.” On Tuesday, Irsay posted an encouraging message on X (formerly Twitter), indicating that his health is trending in the right direction. “On the mend. Grateful for all the messages of love and support,” Irsay […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was found unresponsive at his home by police in early December, per Carmel Police Department documents obtained by TMZ Sports. Irsay was hospitalized after being administered Narcan to which he “responded slightly,” per the documents. Police did not know at the time what substances were in Irsay’s system. That information […]

The Indianapolis Colts revealed that team owner Jim Irsay is suffering from a serious illness. Indianapolis confirmed the status of Irsay via a statement (h/t Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network). “Jim Irsay is currently being treated for a severe respiratory illness. While this unfortunately means he won’t be able to perform with his band […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently took a shot at ESPN reporter Molly Qerim. Jim Irsay vented his anger on Molly Qerim in his official X account on Wednesday. “And on 1st Take, the Woman that preceded Stephen A…how dare you pretend to know me; I don’t know your name and I don’t care to. […]

ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith is in hot water. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is threatening to file a lawsuit against him for his comments on the show, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. #Colts owner Jim Irsay is threatening to sue Stephen A. Smith and First Take for how they spoke about […]

Back in 2014, Indianapolis Colts owner was arrested for DUI. Speaking on the arrest years later, Irsay had some bizarre comments for how things went down. Irsay was pulled over after he was seen driving erratically. Once spoken to by the police, officers had to help Irsay stand as he was struggling to stay on […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently revealed his history with “multiple drugs,” resulting in what could have been death from overdose. Irsay is a former powerlifter who competed in weightlifting tournaments, once weighing over 300 pounds. He spoke on his history with drugs and the ultimate fight he faced following his powerlifting career. “I was […]

Jim Irsay is currently the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, but back in 2014, he was arrested and received a DUI, and he had a lot of drug troubles. When he was arrested, he admitted to having multiple drugs in his system such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and Xanax. Another issue that Irsay was having earlier […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay went full Meek Mill after their 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Irsay was beside himself with emotion after the emphatic win. He led a raucous celebration to the delight of Colts players, coaches, and staff in the locker room. Hold up, wait a minute, ya’ll thought […]

Jim Irsay’s tweets have stirred controversy on social media. The Indianapolis Colts owner’s most recent sentiments on X could land him in hot water with the NFL, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “The NFL communicates with teams on a weekly basis about various calls. Team officials are prohibited from commenting publicly on those discussions. Now, […]

Good news for Indianapolis Colts fans: quarterback Anthony Richardson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Tuesday. Colts owner Jim Irsay gave the update on his official X account. “#5 QB Anthony Richardson’s surgery today in LA was a success! It was a long procedure and his shoulder injury has been repaired. No new surprises were found […]

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping to salvage their season as they currently hold a 3-3 record heading into Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns at home. The Browns are fresh off of a huge win in which the 49ers’ 15-game regular season winning streak was snapped at the Dawg Pound in Cleveland. Unfortunately for Colts […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay’s generosity knows no bounds. Irsay gave out thousands of dollars in tips to workers at a Jacksonville, FL hotel this weekend. His incredible gesture left the workers speechless, per the Indianapolis Star’s Dana Hunsinger Benbow. “How many times do we walk into hotels and just walk past people that are […]

The Indianapolis Colts are pumped after signing former All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor to a $42 million contract extension. The signing comes after a summer in which Taylor skipped training camp and requested a trade after expressing his lack of satisfaction with his contract. Colts owner Jim Irsay was among those excited for the signing. […]

Given the keys to the team as the Indianapolis’ Colts franchise quarterback, Anthony Richardson, the fourth pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, was beginning to show the qualities that made him such a coveted prospect. During the early goings of their Sunday clash against the Houston Texans, Richardson scored two rushing touchdowns, giving the team […]

The Jonathan Taylor contract saga between him and the Indianapolis Colts, specifically owner Jim Irsay, continues to get uglier. NFL agents across the league were asked about their candid thoughts on how the situation got to the point of Taylor requesting a trade, and they were not very friendly towards the Colts and Irsay, reports […]

The Jonathan Taylor trade rumors are heating up as several NFL teams are plotting their next move. The running back has officially handed in his trade request to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, and Irsay has said he’s not interested in trading his best player. Still, the latest reports suggest that at least “a couple” […]

Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor is in the middle of a red-hot feud with owner Jim Irsay that blew up in the national news over the weekend. Now, betting odds have been released regarding Taylor’s next team after he requested a trade away from Indianapolis. Colts owner Jim Irsay announced in a bizarre online rant […]

Jonathan Taylor rocked the football world on Friday night after he demanded a trade away from the Indianapolis Colts. This abrupt decision comes after the All-Pro running back concluded a meeting with team owner Jim Irsay, which obviously, did not result in an amenable agreement between both camps with regard to Taylor’s pending extension. Taylor’s […]

Running back Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade away from the Indianapolis Colts, but that doesn’t mean they are obliged to grant his wish. Team owner Jim Irsay said as much after news of the trade request surfaced on Saturday. Irsay shared the Colts’ firm stance that they are not going to trade Taylor, whether […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay wasn’t taking shots at running back Jonathan Taylor after all. Irsay clarified he didn’t direct one of his earlier tweets at Taylor, per ESPN’s Stephen Holder. “The comment wasn’t really directed at Jonathan,” Irsay said on Thursday. “We haven’t exchanged any contract numbers with each other or anything like that. […]

The NFL running backs are all realizing that they need more. Being sidelined in the game and some schematics often does not mean that their skills are less valuable. Sure, the league plays rushing plays less but does that justify paying these skilled athletes? Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay posits otherwise and it may affect […]

The agent of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not hold back in his response to Colts owner Jim Irsay’s accusation that NFL agents are ‘selling bad faith.’ In his fiery rebuttal, Malki Kawa, who represents Taylor, used Irsay’s own words to further drill the point of NFL running backs who just want contracts […]

The sale of the Washington Commanders is now complete as NFL owners approved the transaction that makes a group headed by Josh Harris to be the new owners of the Washington Commanders. Jim Irsay of the Colts was thrilled that the transaction was completed. Jim Irsay: “We’re very happy.” — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 20, […]

Jonathan Taylor underwent ankle surgery back in January that has held him out of the Indianapolis Colts offseason practices. But as training camp approaches, Colts owner Jim Irsay is expecting Taylor to be back to his old self on the field. Taylor’s ankle was described as “healed up,” by Irsay, via the Pat McAfee Show. […]

Colts owner Jim Irsay is never afraid to give his opinion when it comes to quarterbacks. So perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Irsay is already weighing in on a potential QB battle between No. 4 overall pick Anthony Richardson and veteran Gardner Minshew. In an interview on the Pat McAfee Show, Irsay […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell may not be winning many popularity awards with the public, but he might as well be a giant and infinite dollar sign as far as league owners are concerned. Everyone expected him to be awarded a contract extension, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has now all but confirmed it. Although […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said that everyone is hopeful that the Washington Commanders sale to the Josh Harris group will go through before the season, but nothing is done yet, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. “I’m hopeful we get there. But not there yet,” Jim Irsay said, according to Judy Battista of […]

The NFL has seen a lot of great players come and go over the years, which makes ranking the top players to have ever played in the league a very difficult challenge. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently took on the challenge of doing just that, but quickly realized that he made made a pretty […]

Andrew Luck has not played football since he decided to hang up his cleats and retire from the game in 2019. Although he’s retired, his NFL rights are still with the Indianapolis Colts. Indianapolis team owner Jim Irsay knows all about that, as he made clear by his strongly worded tweet Sunday night. “If any […]