MICHAEL MAROT
FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis. Brissett's role has changed. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich doesn't believe anything else will with his now backup quarterback. Brissett lost the starting job two weeks ago when the Colts agreed to sign free agent Philip Rivers to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts looking for ways to get most out of Rivers, Brissett

By Michael Marot 24 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich understands Jacoby

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes speaks to the media after taking part in an NFL training session at the London Irish rugby team training ground in the Sunbury-on Thames suburb of south west London. The salary-cap-strapped Minnesota Vikings have terminated the contracts of two long-time starters: nose tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. The move will clear more than $18.5 million off the team's salary cap. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
AP source: Colts continue building defense by signing Rhodes

By Michael Marot Mar. 26, 2020 07:12 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent cornerback Xavier

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Rivers eager to prove critics wrong after joining Colts

By Michael Marot Mar. 21, 2020 03:40 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All Philip Rivers really wanted was a chance to play one

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner sits on the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Buckner's belated birthday celebration begins with Colts

By Michael Marot Mar. 18, 2020 08:19 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — DeForest Buckner found out the day before his 26th birthday

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Just a little bit. Not knowing where Rivers might be headed if anywhere in 2020 doesn't simplify things at all. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
AP source: Colts agree to 1-year deal with QB Philip Rivers

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2020 04:17 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers spent more than a decade picking apart the

Utah defensive back Javelin K. Guidry stretches at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NFL combine's speed week ends with another fast finish

By Michael Marot Mar. 01, 2020 06:36 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College football's top players turned the NFL's annual

Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Brown, Davis follow different paths on journey to NFL draft

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 04:10 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown bet big on himself

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Dobbins, Taylor add another chapter to running back rivalry

By Michael Marot Feb. 26, 2020 04:25 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor and J.K. Dobbins spent three seasons vying

Tua Tagovailoa talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Tagovailoa looking forward to going full speed in March

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2020 03:42 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa climbed up a couple stairs, then walked to

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, left, and his son Stephen Jones, the team's executive vice president, leave after NFL owners meet to discuss a proposed labor agreement, Thursday Feb. 20, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Cowboys put free-agent plans on hold because of CBA deal

By Michael Marot Feb. 24, 2020 06:12 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephen Jones continues to play the waiting game — just

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ballard to remain patient about Colts quarterback options

By Michael Marot Jan. 02, 2020 01:11 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are willing to give Jacoby Brissett

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack gains yardage against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Reich hoping season's challenges make Colts better team

By Michael Marot Dec. 30, 2019 03:21 PM EST
The Indianapolis Colts started this season with Andrew Luck's impromptu

Carolina Panthers quarterback Will Grier (3) is sacked by Indianapolis Colts' Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts finally find way to close out game

By Michael Marot Dec. 23, 2019 05:49 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Frank Reich kept pleading with the Indianapolis Colts to

Indianapolis Colts' Jordan Wilkins (20) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 07:08 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carolina Panthers interim coach Perry Fewell keeps trying

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (21) runs a punt back for a touchdown past Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6

By Michael Marot Dec. 22, 2019 04:27 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nyheim Hines blew one chance to win Indianapolis' punt

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a touchdown pass that tied Peyton Manning for the NFL record for most career touchdown passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Panthers, Colts try to change script with strong finishes

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2019 06:39 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts still sound motivated.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, left, greets Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. The Saints won 34-7. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Colts seek improvement following playoff-eliminating loss

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2019 06:59 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Frank Reich admits the Indianapolis Colts simply

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2010, file photo, an official signals that the New Orleans Saints will have possession of the ball after an onside kick by Thomas Morstead (6) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Miami. ean Payton risked everything to start the second half of Super Bowl 44. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
NFL at 100: Payton beats Peyton with risky Super Bowl gamble

By Michael Marot Dec. 10, 2019 02:35 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sean Payton risked everything to start the second half of

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal during warm-ups in an NFL game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 in Houston. The Texans defeated the Colts 20-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Colts kicking struggles continue as Vinatieri heads to IR

By Michael Marot Dec. 09, 2019 07:13 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Vinatieri kept trying to kick through the pain.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) reacts after a missed field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Mounting losses will test Colts’ faith in Reich’s mantra

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2019 06:22 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich considers himself a