Quenton Nelson
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 - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) gets ready to block during an NFL football game between the between the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Two people with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have signed Eric Fisher to play left tackle. Kansas City selected Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft but the Chiefs released their longtime starter in March. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Rehabbing Fisher finds perfect fit as Colts' new left tackle

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher is shown after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Two people with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have signed Eric Fisher to play left tackle. Kansas City selected Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft but the Chiefs released their longtime starter in March. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
AP source: Colts sign Fisher to fill need at left tackle

By Michael Marot May. 10, 2021 12:45 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL team's facility in Indianapolis, in this Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL draft, Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts counting on draft picks to turn up defensive pressure

By Michael Marot May. 01, 2021 07:37 PM 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 guard Quenton Nelson (56) runs downfield to block during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. In a move surprising no one, the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, exercised the fifth-year option on perennial All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson’s rookie contract. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts exercise 5th-year option on star guard Quenton Nelson

Apr. 28, 2021 03:11 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

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) passes during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Philadelphia, in this Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, file photo. Jettisoning a veteran player often comes with a price in the NFL, and not just because of the loss of skill and experience. In most cases, these annual late-winter moves leave a team trying to create more space under the salary cap with a certain amount of dead money. That can put the squeeze on free agent pursuits. The Philadelphia Eagles are the extreme example this year with a $33.8 million charge for trading quarterback Carson Wentz.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Colts open free agency by making Wentz trade official

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2021 05:03 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 - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. The Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade not only has whet fans' appetites for big deals, it's caused a social media frenzy about which quarterbacks are headed elsewhere. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Colts trying to find continuity after making deal for Wentz

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2021 03:50 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz speaks with members of the media after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Philadelphia, in this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, file photo. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
AP source: Eagles send Carson Wentz to Colts for draft picks

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 18, 2021 12:08 PM EST

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 tackle Anthony Castonzo celebrates after making a catch for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, file photo. Catsonzo, the Colts longtime left tackle, announced his retirement Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. The 32-year-old had been an anchor on Indy's offensive line since he was the No. 22 overall draft pick in 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season

By Michael Marot Jan. 12, 2021 01:17 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

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Results of The Associated Press 2020 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (80) celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. Olszewski was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, FIle)
2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (32) plays against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Baker was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)
Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen

By Barry Wilner Jan. 08, 2021 12:02 PM EST

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a sign hoping that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence will be the first pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colts focused on playoffs as Jags look to future in Week 17

By Michael Marot Dec. 31, 2020 04:43 PM EST

Indianapolis heads into critical game without LT Castonzo

Dec. 30, 2020 02:29 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will try to make the playoffs Sunday without left tackle Anthony Castonzo. Coach Frank Reich...