Brian Hoyer
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady calls signals at the line of scrimmage against the Miami Dolphins in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Dolphins signed seven potential starters, but none will help their chances of overtaking the New England Patriots in the AFC East as much as Tom Brady did by bolting from Boston for Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
QB quest new for Patriots, but familiar for AFC East foes

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 59 minutes ago

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott speaks to the media following an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass. The team that appears closest to overtaking New England is the Bills, who went 10-7 last season, their best since 1999. They have a sense of stability for a change with Sean McDermott entering his fourth year as coach, and they're especially eager to embrace this new era in the AFC East after going 3-32 against Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Miami, Jets, Bills hope to capitalize on Brady's departure

By Steven Wine 2 hrs ago

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time. The veteran quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.05 million. AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 23, 2020 02:59 PM EDT

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

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks to the sideline after throwing an interception late in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Patriots in unfamiliar spot entering offseason of unknowns

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 05, 2020 05:55 PM EST

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

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 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

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

Dolphins defensive back Steven Parker (26) rolls away with the ball after stripping it in the end zone from Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The play was rule an interception by Parker. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
As misses mount, questions return for Colts, Vinatieri

By Michael Marot Nov. 11, 2019 05:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins running back Kalen Ballage (27) waves to fans as he leaves the field following the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. The Dolphins defeated the Colts 16-12. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Make it 2 in a row - takeaways help Dolphins' turnaround

By Steven Wine Nov. 11, 2019 04:07 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (12) celebrates a first down after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL ICYMI: Not only is Lamar Jackson a QB, he might be MVP

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 11, 2019 03:13 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) carries against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts' sputtering offense proves problematic in latest loss

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2019 09:24 PM EST

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) is congratulated after hitting a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Dolphins cash in on Colts turnovers, earn 2nd straight win

By Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2019 07:36 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans edge Chiefs in Mahomes' return; Packers hold on

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive back Steven Parker (26) runs to the sideline after an interception in the end zone against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Kyle Allen throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Latest: Minkah's magic leads Steelers past Rams 17-12

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:08 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Brian Hoyer (2 ) is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Watt was penalized on the play. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
QB Hoyer to make 1st start with Colts; Brissett ruled out

Nov. 09, 2019 01:02 PM EST

El quarterback de los 49ers de San Francisco Jimmy Garoppolo lanza un pase en la primera mitad del juego ante los Cardenales de Arizona, el jueves 31 de octubre de 2019, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Ross D. Franklin)
49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 07, 2019 11:43 PM EST