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FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Vinatieri used his strong leg to become the NFL’s

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) talks with head coach Frank Reich during NFL football practice, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts welcome Wentz with open arms as workouts wind down

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 05:05 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz spent the past two weeks working out in a

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, right, talks with center Ryan Kelly (78) who warms up during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Reich is always considering new approaches to finish the job. So this offseason, he made a proposal to Kelly.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players

By Michael Marot May. 18, 2021 02:38 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich is always considering

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) gets ready to block during an NFL football game between the between the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Two people with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have signed Eric Fisher to play left tackle. Kansas City selected Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft but the Chiefs released their longtime starter in March. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Rehabbing Fisher finds perfect fit as Colts' new left tackle

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2021 05:57 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Fisher needed a fresh start. The Indianapolis Colts

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher is shown after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Two people with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have signed Eric Fisher to play left tackle. Kansas City selected Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft but the Chiefs released their longtime starter in March. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
AP source: Colts sign Fisher to fill need at left tackle

By Michael Marot May. 10, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When the Indianapolis Colts didn't select a left tackle in

FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL team's facility in Indianapolis, in this Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL draft, Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts counting on draft picks to turn up defensive pressure

By Michael Marot May. 01, 2021 07:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard gambled

FILE - Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) gets ready for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. If the Colts pass on taking a left tackle or pass rusher with their first pick at the NFL Draft, it could be because they have additional options. The Colts have debated plugging three-time All-Pro Quenton Nelson into Anthony Castonzo's old spot at tackle. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts add to pass rush, use 2nd-round pick on DE Odeyingbo

By Michael Marot Apr. 30, 2021 09:10 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — General manager Chris Ballard expects his first draft pick

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 file photo, Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) reaches in on Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. With Oregon's Penei Sewell likely to be long gone, two other heralded tackles could be available to the Vikings at No. 14: Northwestern's Rashawn Slater and Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw. Slater has a random connection to Minnesota: His father, Reggie Slater, played in the NBA for the Timberwolves in parts of two seasons.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Indianapolis Colts add pass rusher Kwity Paye of Michigan

By Michael Marot Apr. 29, 2021 11:13 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kwity Paye just wanted a chance to hear his name called

FILE - Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL Draft in Cleveland, April 29-May 1, 2021, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. But Irsay isn't tipping his hand about which way — or perhaps a third way — the Colts are leaning, certainly not with general manager Chris Ballard calling the shots. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts look to shore up offensive, defensive lines in draft

By Michael Marot Apr. 23, 2021 04:25 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay understands the need to

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton celebrates a catch during the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Hilton tested the free-agent market and came to the same conclusion he made last summer — he wanted to stay in Indianapolis. So on Wednesday, March 24, the longtime Colts receiver agreed to a one-year contract worth $10 million and $8 million in guaranteed money. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts bring back Pro Bowl receiver Hilton on 1-year deal

By Michael Marot Mar. 24, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — T.Y. Hilton tested the free-agent market and came to the

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) passes during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Philadelphia, in this Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, file photo. Jettisoning a veteran player often comes with a price in the NFL, and not just because of the loss of skill and experience. In most cases, these annual late-winter moves leave a team trying to create more space under the salary cap with a certain amount of dead money. That can put the squeeze on free agent pursuits. The Philadelphia Eagles are the extreme example this year with a $33.8 million charge for trading quarterback Carson Wentz.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Wentz says goodbye to Eagles, welcomes fresh start in Indy

By Michael Marot Mar. 18, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
Carson Wentz says he appreciated the opportunity to play in Philadelphia.

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) passes during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Philadelphia, in this Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, file photo. Jettisoning a veteran player often comes with a price in the NFL, and not just because of the loss of skill and experience. In most cases, these annual late-winter moves leave a team trying to create more space under the salary cap with a certain amount of dead money. That can put the squeeze on free agent pursuits. The Philadelphia Eagles are the extreme example this year with a $33.8 million charge for trading quarterback Carson Wentz.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Colts open free agency by making Wentz trade official

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts made their big offseason splash last

FILE - Indiana head coach Teri Moren looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland in College Park, Md., in this Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, file photo. This week, No. 9 Indiana begins a new quest — dethroning No. 7 Maryland as tourney champs in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Hoosiers begin next quest by chasing Big Ten Tourney title

By Michael Marot Mar. 08, 2021 03:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Hoosiers have been checking boxes all season.

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. The Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade not only has whet fans' appetites for big deals, it's caused a social media frenzy about which quarterbacks are headed elsewhere. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Colts trying to find continuity after making deal for Wentz

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2021 03:50 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's already been a busy offseason for Indianapolis Colts

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts assistant quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady is shown on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Indianapolis Colts made it official Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady has been promoted to offensive coordinator. He will become the NFL's third Black offensive coordinator, replacing Nick Sirianni who took the Philadelphia Eagles coaching job last week.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Brady charting new course with Indianapolis offense in flux

By Michael Marot Jan. 27, 2021 02:28 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Brady takes over an Indianapolis Colts offense in

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) walks back to the huddle after a time out in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, the 39-year-old Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2021 10:02 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Philip Rivers first started tossing footballs as a

FILE - Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a defensive stop against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. Leonard was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ballard contemplates possibility of Rivers returning to Indy

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2021 05:21 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard heard the

FILE - Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo celebrates after making a catch for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, file photo. Catsonzo, the Colts longtime left tackle, announced his retirement Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. The 32-year-old had been an anchor on Indy's offensive line since he was the No. 22 overall draft pick in 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season

By Michael Marot Jan. 12, 2021 01:17 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Anthony Castonzo first arrived in Indianapolis in 2011

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. Reich, a former quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, returns to Orchard Park, N.Y. for an NFL wild-card football game against the Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Colts' early end serves as motivation for better run in 2021

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2021 04:36 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich figured he'd spend

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Frank Reich passes against the Houston Oilers in an NFL football game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Jan. 3, 1993, file photo. Reich rallied the Bills from a 35-3 deficit to a 41-38 win in overtime. Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich returns to Orchard Park for an NFL wild-card football game against the Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hickey, File)
Reich remains focused on game with return to Buffalo looming

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2021 02:52 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Frank Reich's heart never really left Buffalo.