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FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, right, talks with center Ryan Kelly (78) who warms up during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Reich is always considering new approaches to finish the job. So this offseason, he made a proposal to Kelly.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players

By Michael Marot May. 18, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) gets ready for the snap during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. If the Colts pass on taking a left tackle or pass rusher with their first pick at the NFL Draft, it could be because they have additional options. The Colts have debated plugging three-time All-Pro Quenton Nelson into Anthony Castonzo's old spot at tackle. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts add to pass rush, use 2nd-round pick on DE Odeyingbo

By Michael Marot Apr. 30, 2021 09:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 file photo, Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) reaches in on Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. With Oregon's Penei Sewell likely to be long gone, two other heralded tackles could be available to the Vikings at No. 14: Northwestern's Rashawn Slater and Virginia Tech's Christian Darrisaw. Slater has a random connection to Minnesota: His father, Reggie Slater, played in the NBA for the Timberwolves in parts of two seasons.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Indianapolis Colts add pass rusher Kwity Paye of Michigan

By Michael Marot Apr. 29, 2021 11:13 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL Draft in Cleveland, April 29-May 1, 2021, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. But Irsay isn't tipping his hand about which way — or perhaps a third way — the Colts are leaning, certainly not with general manager Chris Ballard calling the shots. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts look to shore up offensive, defensive lines in draft

By Michael Marot Apr. 23, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Colts hope to solidify LT, pass rush as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:41 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR T.Y. Hilton, LB Anthony Walker, DE Justin Houston, DE Denico Autry, CB Xavier...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a defensive stop against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. Leonard was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ballard contemplates possibility of Rivers returning to Indy

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2021 05:21 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. Reich, a former quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, returns to Orchard Park, N.Y. for an NFL wild-card football game against the Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Colts' early end serves as motivation for better run in 2021

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2021 04:36 PM EST

Bills host ex-AFC East rival Colts for 1st time in playoffs

The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 10:43 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (11-5) at BUFFALO (13-3) Saturday, 1:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 6 1/2 ...

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich looks at his play chart during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts' Rivers embraces his 7th, perhaps final, playoff run

By Michael Marot Jan. 05, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watches as the Colts warm up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry , left, runs past Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Henry led the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing last season before running the Titans to their first AFC championship game in 17 years. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL races go down to the wire in AFC South and NFC East

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Colts take on reeling Jaguars with playoff spot at stake

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE (1-14) at INDIANAPOLIS (10-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Colts by 12 1/2 ...

Surging Colts hope to pounce on reeling Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:43 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (10-4) at PITTSBURGH (11-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Steelers by 3 RECORD...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) goes over Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2020 05:06 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:18 PM EST

The Indianapolis Colts celebrate a touchdown during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts defeated the Titans 34-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Rivers' revival has Colts surging as Texans rematch looms

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2020 04:27 PM EST

Colts go for sweep of Texans with eyes on AFC South lead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 01:08 PM EST
HOUSTON (4-9) at INDIANAPOLIS (9-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Colts by 6 1/2 RECORD VS....

Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock pass in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Honey Badger having best season of his career

By Dave Skretta Dec. 16, 2020 04:52 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell, center, leads a huddle with teammates after working out prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Campbell finalist again for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

Dec. 15, 2020 03:45 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Philip Rivers set to face Raiders for record 29th time

By Josh Dubow Dec. 10, 2020 02:46 PM EST