MICHAEL MAROT
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

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kalif Raymond (14) lies in the end zone after a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rolan Milligan (42) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Turnovers, blocked kicks costly for Colts in loss to Titans

By Michael Marot Dec. 01, 2019 07:15 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Everything felt right to Adam Vinatieri.

Tennessee Titans free safety Kevin Byard (31) runs after an interception against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Blocked field goal helps Titans topple Colts 31-17

By Michael Marot Dec. 01, 2019 04:51 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dane Cruikshank and Tye Smith teamed up to make a game

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gets past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Pivotal game could have key playoff impact for Colts, Titans

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2019 04:37 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Forget the big picture, Sure, the

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) catches the ball during warm-ups prior to 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 expect ankle injury to keep Ebron out rest of season

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2019 01:51 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich first learned about

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a touchdown catch past Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Latest loss forces Colts to play catch-up in AFC South race

By Michael Marot Nov. 22, 2019 03:30 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One month ago, the Indianapolis Colts appeared to be in

Indianapolis Colts' Marlon Mack (25) runs past dJacksonville Jaguars' Taven Bryan (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mack’s injury gives opportunity to other Indy running backs

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2019 03:28 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Wilkins eagerly embraces playing a bigger role in

Indianapolis Colts' Nyheim Hines (21) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jaguars trying to plug holes after run defense exposed again

By Michael Marot Nov. 17, 2019 07:02 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone tried everything to

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (7) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts overpower Jaguars with strong ground game in 33-13 win

By Michael Marot Nov. 17, 2019 04:23 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts finally got their offense running

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 Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts continue to believe Vinatieri will solve kicking woes

By Michael Marot Nov. 14, 2019 06:16 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Adam Vinatieri fielded question after question Thursday.

Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) tackles Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Foles ready for emotional return as Jags, Colts square off

By Michael Marot Nov. 14, 2019 03:15 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Foles’ long-awaited return will come with all the