MICHAEL MAROT
Georgia running back James Cook speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Running backs hoping to change perceptions at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 03, 2022 05:02 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kenneth Walker III believes NFL scouts may be shortchanging this

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Deep group of receivers taking center stage at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 02, 2022 04:45 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — David Bell and Treylon Burks were the first receivers to speak

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL's competition committee considers changing OT rules

By Michael Marot Mar. 01, 2022 07:41 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All the Buffalo Bills wanted in January was one more chance to

FILE - Troy defensive back Blace Brown runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2019. This week’s stodgy, old NFL scouting combine is going Hollywood. The sound of silence will be replaced by music as players work out inside. Results and interviews will appear on the stadium’s video boards. Fans even will be encouraged to cheer. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Glitzier combine could help NFL make decision on host city

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2022 03:55 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This week's stodgy, old NFL scouting combine is going Hollywood.

New Indianapolis Colts NFL football team defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bradley intent on taking Colts' defense to top of league

By Michael Marot Feb. 09, 2022 03:28 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gus Bradley has a simple defensive approach. Play

Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) puts pressure on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Colts' GM hopes to address late collapse in offseason

By Michael Marot Jan. 13, 2022 05:50 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Ballard still struggles to explain the Indianapolis Colts'

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Late-season collapse proves costly, Colts miss playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2022 05:45 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts opened the season with three losses.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) tips a pass to teammate wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) in the end zone for a touchdown over Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts hope to take advantage of 2nd chance to make playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 03, 2022 04:11 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The strain and frustration were evident on coach Frank Reich's

FILE - Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly watches a replay during the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 14, 2021, in Indianapolis. Mary Kate, the infant daughter of Kelly and his wife, Emma, died about two weeks ago. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Grieving Kelly makes emotional return to Colts headquarters

By Michael Marot Dec. 31, 2021 02:37 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly walked into the team's media

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) dives into the endzone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts, Raiders hope to clear up AFC's muddled playoff chase

By Michael Marot Dec. 30, 2021 05:18 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts refused to concede anything after losing

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Revised COVID protocols have Colts making contingency plans

By Michael Marot Dec. 29, 2021 03:39 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich may not know if starting

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman (11) tries to leap over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts take advantage of Ballard's emphasis on roster depth

By Michael Marot Dec. 27, 2021 05:49 PM EST
Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard spent the last two offseasons building

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts follow proven formula to stay in playoff position

By Michael Marot Dec. 20, 2021 05:17 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich challenged his players to

Indianapolis Colts' Matthew Adams, right, blocks a punt by New England Patriots punter Jake Bailey (7) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. The Colts' E.J. Speed ran the ball back for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Uncharacteristic miscues cost Patriots in loss at Indy

By Michael Marot Dec. 19, 2021 01:19 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bill Belichick relied on his characteristically short, sharp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) is knocked out of bounds by New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Taylor helps Colts turn table on Patriots with 27-17 victory

By Michael Marot Dec. 18, 2021 11:26 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor understood the challenge long before he suited up

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) run against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts seeking to get upper hand in rivalry with Patriots

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2021 02:11 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis and New England have seen a little bit of everything

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is tripped up on a run against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts begin renewed playoff push following late bye week

By Michael Marot Dec. 13, 2021 05:04 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich kept stressing the same

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) run against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Long wait for bye week finally ends for Colts, Taylor

By Michael Marot Dec. 09, 2021 02:31 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor already feels as if he has played a full season.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) celebrates with teammates after making a catch for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts looking for ways to maintain momentum through bye week

By Michael Marot Dec. 06, 2021 04:20 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts created the perfect bye week script Sunday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pass-heavy approach proves costly in Colts' latest loss

By Michael Marot Nov. 29, 2021 05:47 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis coach Frank Reich insists he's a run-first guy