MICHAEL MAROT
FILE - Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard walks the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, Ballard told reporters he would not rush to hire a new coach and could wait until after the Super Bowl if it meant getting the right candidate. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Ballard will be patient in finding right coach for Colts

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2023 03:51 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard learned one key

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday questions a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Poor results send Indy into another offseason of uncertainty

By Michael Marot Jan. 09, 2023 05:49 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Saturday spent Monday thanking players for their effort over

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday questions a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts' Saturday awaits coaching decision; Texans fire Smith

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2023 06:57 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lovie Smith called his final game as the Houston Texans coach in

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger is sacked by Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens (36) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2023 04:48 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Houston coach Lovie Smith kept insisting his team would play for

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs away from New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ehlinger gets start as Colts, Texans vie for draft position

By Michael Marot Jan. 05, 2023 04:55 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Ehlinger's wild, season-long ride will include one last twist

Indianapolis Colts' Zack Moss (21) rushes past New York Giants' Micah McFadden (41) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Colts' worn-down, short-handed defense adding to late swoon

By Michael Marot Jan. 02, 2023 06:48 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts' offense has sputtered all season. Now

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs away from New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Injury to keep Foles out of Colts finale; Ehlinger to start

By Michael Marot Jan. 02, 2023 03:22 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles will miss the Indianapolis Colts season finale against

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers' Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts take step back as pass-protection problems return

By Michael Marot Dec. 27, 2022 05:10 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The sacks are back for the Indianapolis Colts offense and, not

Los Angeles Chargers' Chris Rumph II (94) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Another QB change for Colts produces same futile results

By Michael Marot Dec. 27, 2022 01:03 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have tried just about everything to change

Indianapolis Colts' Jelani Woods (80) makes a catch against Los Angeles Chargers' Michael Davis (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3

By Michael Marot Dec. 26, 2022 11:30 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers tried to keep their postgame playoff

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Cameron Dicker (15) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers face Colts on rebound after historically poor games

By Michael Marot Dec. 25, 2022 12:25 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts players spent the early part of this week

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles away from Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver (99) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colts still playing to win as Chargers chase playoff spot

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2022 09:29 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts haven't changed the game plan.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Colts bench Ryan for 2nd time, will give Foles starting job

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2022 12:26 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles waited all season to start taking snaps with the

Fans cheer during overtime in an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Colts continue to seek answers after historic collapse

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2022 04:10 PM EST
INDIANPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Saturday still believes the Indianapolis Colts made the right

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Disastrous season has Colts mulling more changes after bye

By Michael Marot Dec. 08, 2022 06:18 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts thought they'd be contemplating their

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) makes a touchdown catch against Dallas Cowboys' Kelvin Joseph (1) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Colts continue prime-time flops with disastrous 4th quarter

By Michael Marot Dec. 05, 2022 03:43 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts owner Jim Irsay lobbied the NFL schedule-makers for more

Indianapolis Colts' Alec Pierce (14) cannot make a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Sutton (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Timeout: Colts' Saturday admits mistake in loss to Steelers

By Michael Marot Nov. 29, 2022 05:23 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday spent Monday night

Indianapolis Colts' Alec Pierce (14) cannot make a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Sutton (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts, Saturday mismanage clock at end of loss to Steelers

By Michael Marot Nov. 29, 2022 01:16 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Matt Ryan had the Colts in position to rally.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Najee Harris (22) runs for a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts' Julian Blackmon (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Snell runs for go-ahead TD, Steelers hold off Colts 24-17

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2022 11:38 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season.

APTOPIX—Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) dives to make an interception on a pass to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mike Thomas (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Colts, Steelers eager to show they can shine in prime time

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2022 01:10 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay started asking the question