Robert Mathis
FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas sits on the bench during an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. Thomas is one of five first-year eligible players among 28 modern day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard/File)
Darrelle Revis among Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

Nov. 22, 2022 02:01 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians talks with Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford thorws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
The Latest: Dalvin Cook out for game with shoulder injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) heads to the locker room after a win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game at Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Brady leads Bucs bunch back to Indy for another big game

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Steve McLendon (96) celebrates with free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) after intercepting a pass by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Indy hoping for better results as Brady brings Bucs to town

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:36 PM EST

Former Chicago Bears returner Devin Hester smiles during a retirement ceremony Monday, April 23, 2018 at Halas Hall. Seven first-time eligible former players, including wide receivers Andre Johnson, Steve Smith and Anquan Boldin, are among 26 modern day semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022. Joining them as candidates for induction next year are outstanding kick returner Devin Hester; pass-rushing standouts Robert Mathis and DeMarcus Ware; and run-stuffing defensive tackle Vince Wilfork. Each last played in the 2016 season. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune via AP)
Andre Johnson, Steve Smith among Hall of Fame semifinalists

By Barry Wilner Nov. 24, 2021 01:04 PM EST

New York Jets' Jarrad Davis, left, tries to tackle Cincinnati Bengals' Samaje Perine during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Colts hoping to get prime-time advantage against Jets

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2021 12:11 PM EDT

FILE - This Oct. 30, 2016, file photo shows Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) smiling prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Denver. Ten first-year eligible players, including defensive standout DeMarcus Ware, are among 122 nominees for the 2022 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ware, Mathis among 1st-year eligibles for Pro Football Hall

Sep. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Mathis, the Indianapolis Colts career sacks leader, will be inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor later this year. The ceremony will take place at halftime of its Nov. 28 game against Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay. Team officials announced the rescheduled event Monday, May 17, 2021. Mathis was supposed to become the 17th honoree last season but the induction was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts reschedule Mathis' Ring of Honor ceremony for November

May. 17, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year. The team announced Monday the induction ceremony will take place Nov. 22 when the Colts host the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of Honor

Jun. 15, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

WAITING FOR VERIFICATION- DO NOT MOVE - FILE In this Aug. 29, 2009, file photo, Indianapolis Colts defensive line coach John Teerlinck, front right, looks on during the first quarter of a exhibition NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Longtime NFL assistant coach Teerlinck has died. He was 69. Colts owner Jim Irsay made the announcement in a Twitter post Sunday, May 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Longtime pass-rushing tutor Teerlinck dies at age 69

By Michael Marot May. 11, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dolphins will be ready to face either Colts quarterback

By Michael Marot Nov. 07, 2019 01:19 PM EST

Dwight Freeney to be inducted into Colts' Ring of Honor

May. 02, 2019 08:19 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor later this year. A date for...

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson blocks during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. On Friday, Darius Leonard and Quenton Nelson were rewarded for their remarkable debut seasons by becoming the second set of rookie teammates to be named first-team All-Pro. Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus were the other players to achieve the feat in 1965 and both went on to have Hall of Fame careers with the Bears. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Colts' rookie duo makes historic appearance on All-Pro team

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2019 12:20 PM EST