MICHAEL MAROT
FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Chiefs made sure they will have Super Bowl MVP Mahomes around as long as possible. Mahomes agreed to a 10-year extension worth $503 million, according to his agency, Steinberg Sports. The deal is worth $477 million in guarantee mechanisms and includes a no-trade clause and opt-out clauses if guarantee mechanisms are not met. It is the richest contract in professional sports history, surpassing Mike Trout’s $426.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Mahomes' big bet on football pays off with $503 million deal

By Michael Marot Jul. 07, 2020 05:58 PM EDT
Patrick Mahomes risked everything when he opted for football over baseball.

Ted Foxworthy, right, hugs his son Jacob Foxworthy as they walked off the track where he received his Speedway High School diploma during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 30, 2020. The ceremony was held at the track to allow for social distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When Ted Foxworthy was diagnosed with cancer, he set two goals: Celebrating his youngest child's 18th birthday and seeing him graduate. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
For father battling cancer, a graduation to victory lane

By Michael Marot May. 30, 2020 05:58 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacob Foxworthy and his parents waited patiently as their

FILE - In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He's also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area. So when in doubt the Colts star confers with his coaches, who are creating safer, more efficient individual workout programs based on data collected the past few weeks. All part of a changing NFL world: high-tech devices supplanting old-school creativity. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2020 12:48 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South

WAITING FOR VERIFICATION- DO NOT MOVE - FILE In this Aug. 29, 2009, file photo, Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach John Teerlinck, front right, looks on during the first quarter of a exhibition NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Longtime NFL assistant coach Teerlinck has died. He was 69. Colts owner Jim Irsay made the announcement in a Twitter post Sunday, May 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Longtime pass-rushing tutor Teerlinck dies at age 69

By Michael Marot May. 11, 2020 09:00 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Teerlinck loved teaching the art of pass rushing. His

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Taylor was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts find new potential weapons in draft to help Rivers

By Michael Marot Apr. 25, 2020 07:37 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts found some new playmakers in this

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Indianapolis. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts grab USC WR Pittman, Wisconsin RB Taylor in 2nd round

By Michael Marot Apr. 24, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts used the first part of this

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2007, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning (18) holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Colts' 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. After selecting him with the top overall pick in 1998, the franchise made a dramatic turnaround. Manning led the Colts to their most successful decade since the 1960s and their first Super Bowl title since 1971. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Manning, Schlichter represent extremes in Colts' drafts

By Michael Marot Apr. 21, 2020 04:29 PM EDT
BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: QB Peyton Manning. After selecting him with the

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 could still be in quarterback market on draft weekend

By Michael Marot Apr. 16, 2020 12:27 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers, Jacoby Brissett and Chad Kelly all have one

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, Lenoir Rhyne's Kyle Dugger, left, intercepts a pass intended for Vanderbilt's Jared Pinkney as the South squad runs drills during practice for the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Dugger made Hickory, North Carolina, a must stop for NFL scouts last fall. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Division II star leads class of small-school draft prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 15, 2020 05:41 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Dugger played most of his college football career in

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Clemson football player Tee Higgins lifts weights during NFL Pro Day in Clemson, S.C. Scouts, front-office executives and even coaches find themselves coping with a whole new process with Americans hunkering down and doctors overwhelmed by the mounting cases of COVID-19. Gone for the most part this year are access to in-person interviews, campus workouts and visits to team headquarters. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Pro day cancellations forcing changes to NFL draft process

By Michael Marot Apr. 05, 2020 11:53 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Polian simplified the NFL's draft process years ago.

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 Mar. 31, 2020 04:43 PM EDT
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