MICHAEL MAROT
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Solid start keeps Campbell's comeback hopes on track in Indy

By Michael Marot Aug. 10, 2022 02:59 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Parris Campbell keeps answering the same old questions.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) prepares for practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Gilmore appears to have found right landing spot in Indy

By Michael Marot Aug. 08, 2022 05:59 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Stephon Gilmore arrived at training camp two weeks ago with an

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) breaks up a pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11)during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts already seeing impact of Bradley's defensive scheme

By Michael Marot Aug. 06, 2022 03:12 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — DeForest Buckner always appreciated watching Gus Bradley's

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watch drills during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts trying to plot Taylor-made plan for rushing champ

By Michael Marot Aug. 04, 2022 04:24 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Matt Ryan first noticed Jonathan Taylor's natural instincts on

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) prepares for practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Season-ending debacle motivates Colts in return to pads

By Michael Marot Aug. 02, 2022 07:25 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts pulled on their helmets and pads

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watch drills during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, July 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
QB Ryan challenges Colts to keep up with quick-paced tempo

By Michael Marot Jul. 28, 2022 06:14 PM EDT
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Matt Ryan spent 14 seasons winning over coaches, teammates and

FILE - Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis (37) defends during an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. Willis announced in a Twitter post on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, that he has decided to retire so he can pursue a career in the ministry. (AP Photo/Larry French, File)
Willis opts to retire from Colts, pursue ministry at age 26

By Michael Marot Jun. 15, 2022 06:59 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Khari Willis found there was more to life than football.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich talks with quarterback Matt Ryan, right, and quarterback Nick Foles during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ryan finding perfect fit in Colts offense, locker room

By Michael Marot Jun. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Ryan followed his regular routine this offseason.

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent quarterback Foles to a two-year deal on Monday, May 23, 2022, to back up Matt Ryan. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
QB Nick Foles reunites with Frank Reich, signs with Colts

By Michael Marot May. 23, 2022 04:01 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Now Nick Foles and Frank Reich can start diagramming the "Indy

FILE - Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard stands on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Indianapolis, Aug. 15, 2021. Ballard may use the draft to revamp Matt Ryan's supporting cast. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Ryan hopes smooth transition creates instant success in Indy

By Michael Marot May. 01, 2022 12:12 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Ryan thought he'd experienced virtually every conceivable

FILE - Cincinnati wide receiver Alec Pierce catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU on Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. Pierce was selected by the Indianapolis Colts during the second round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Colts spend draft weekend plugging holes, adding depth

By Michael Marot Apr. 30, 2022 07:54 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard began the

Jake Kline, of Missouri, shows off his new Indianapolis Colts chain at Fremont Street Experience as the NFL football draft is in town Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Colts take WR Pierce with 1st draft, plug offensive holes

By Michael Marot Apr. 29, 2022 09:01 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alec Pierce woke up Friday morning, anticipating a phone call

FILE -Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. This year's NFL draft prospects reluctantly recall their personal COVID-19 experiences. Some consider them inspirational reminders of obstacles already overcame. Others sound more reminiscent of old war stories. And while the stories change, each comes with unforgettably vivid detail and heartfelt emotion about a challenging two-year battle to pursue their dreams.(AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL draft class faced major challenges in COVID-19 battles

By Michael Marot Apr. 28, 2022 03:06 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This year's NFL draft prospects reluctantly recall their

Former Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder watches the game action from the field during an NCAA football intrasquad scrimmage, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
1st NIL draft class could have long-lasting impact on NFL

By Michael Marot Apr. 26, 2022 12:56 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Desmond Ridder spent the days leading up to last year's NFL draft

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Colts may use draft on offense after beefing up defense

By Michael Marot Apr. 22, 2022 01:18 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Coach Frank Reich welcomed a whole new cast to the Indianapolis

FILE - Defensive tackle Haskell Garrett, right, runs a drill during Ohio State football pro day in Columbus, Ohio, March 23, 2022. Josh Paschal and Garrett count themselves among the lucky ones. They understand only a tiny fraction of football players get a chance to play in the NFL, and even fewer overcome frightening experiences like theirs to become legitimate draft prospects. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Life-changing experiences fuel NFL path for Paschal, Garrett

By Michael Marot Apr. 20, 2022 02:30 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Paschal and Haskell Garrett count themselves among the lucky

FILE - Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. NFL.com gives the 6-foot-3, 197-pound Williams a grade of 6.18 — an above-average backup who may eventually become a starter _ though it's unclear where that puts him in next week's draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Division II star emerges among NFL's small-school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 11:42 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fayetteville State cornerback Joshua Williams recites the Kyle

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Gilmore sees Colts, defense as perfect fit to reboot career

By Michael Marot Apr. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Stephon Gilmore searched patiently for the right place to jump

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Colts solidify secondary by signing Gilmore

By Michael Marot Apr. 15, 2022 10:52 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts waited patiently to make a splash in free

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan speaks during a news conference at the NFL team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. After 14 seasons in Atlanta, Ryan joined his new team Tuesday, March 22, 2022. In his first public comments, he thanked the Falcons for the success and memories he built during his tenure as the best starting quarterback in franchise history. But the soon-to-be 37-year-old Ryan also embraces his role with Indy. The Colts believe Ryan can make them a Super Bowl contender by stabilizing a position that has had six different opening day starters over the past six seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ryan eager for new start in Indy after 14 seasons in Atlanta

By Michael Marot Mar. 22, 2022 04:55 PM EDT
Matt Ryan was ready for a change and Indianapolis seemed like the perfect place to