MICHAEL MAROT
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.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich looks at his play chart during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts' Rivers embraces his 7th, perhaps final, playoff run

By Michael Marot Jan. 05, 2021 07:14 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Six times, Philip Rivers led the the Chargers to the

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) fumbles the ball as hit by by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Reich believes Colts have winning combination for playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2021 06:53 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — From the start of training camp, Frank Reich kept insisting

FILE -Duke's Jahlil Okafor (15) and Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky (44) battle for the ball at the tip off during the first half of the NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament championship game in Indianapolis, in this Monday, April 6, 2015, file photo. The NCAA announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, that all 67 men's basketball tournament games including the Final Four will be played entirely in Indiana in a bid to keep the marquee event from being called off for a second consecutive year because of the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Men's March Madness will be played entirely in Indiana

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2021 04:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA is giving Indiana an exclusive ticket to showcase

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Taylor-made day sends Colts past Jags, back into playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 03, 2021 07:49 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor got the Indianapolis Colts revved up early.

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a sign hoping that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence will be the first pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colts focused on playoffs as Jags look to future in Week 17

By Michael Marot Dec. 31, 2020 04:43 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts coach Frank Reich made one thing perfectly clear this

Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rivers focuses on playoffs instead of possible career finale

By Michael Marot Dec. 30, 2020 04:55 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The thought crossed Philip Rivers' mind.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich checks his play card as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Colts need quick rebound to keep playoff hopes within reach

By Michael Marot Dec. 28, 2020 04:56 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis got into playoff position by ignoring the

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) goes over Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2020 05:06 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Each week, it seems a different Indianapolis player makes

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after a throw for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Watson tries new approach after frustrating loss to Colts

By Michael Marot Dec. 20, 2020 07:33 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Deshaun Watson choked back tears two weeks ago, blaming

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts recover another late fumble, beat Texans 27-20

By Michael Marot Dec. 20, 2020 04:29 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard made his final

The Indianapolis Colts celebrate a touchdown during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts defeated the Titans 34-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Rivers' revival has Colts surging as Texans rematch looms

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2020 04:27 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers has settled nicely into his new home.

Indianapolis Colts strong safety Khari Willis (37) runs in for a touchdown after making an interception against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Taylor's transformation could help Colts make stretch run

By Michael Marot Dec. 14, 2020 05:18 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor figured it out. When

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) is perused by Houston Texans cornerback Phillip Gaines (29) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
With 2 strong performances, Colts hoping Hilton's on rise

By Michael Marot Dec. 07, 2020 06:22 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — T.Y. Hilton waited 11 games to catch his first touchdown

Indianapolis Colts tight end Trey Burton (80) makes a catch in front of Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Inconsistent play becomes key problem in Colts' playoff push

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2020 05:35 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich routinely warns

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) celebrates kicking a field goal with Rigoberto Sanchez (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts punter schedules surgery to remove cancerous tumor

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2020 12:18 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis punter Rigoberto Sanchez feels fortunate

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Missing pieces prove costly for Indy run defense in key loss

By Michael Marot Nov. 29, 2020 07:54 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts never doubted Pro Bowl defensive