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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Rivers felt like a rookie when he drove to the Indianapolis Colts complex. New season, new facility, new teammates — and those familiar season-opening jitters. Yes, even for a 17-year veteran with eight Pro Bowl appearances, the adrenaline rush is reinvigorating. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rivers ready to begin new chapter as Colts quarterback

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Colts sign starting center to 4-year contract extension

Sep. 03, 2020 08:15 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed starting center Ryan Kelly to a four-year contract extension. Financial terms of the...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) watches as quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts return to practice with plan to combat injustices

By Michael Marot Aug. 28, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (81) makes a catch during practice at the NFL team's football training camp at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Simulated game provides real-time answers for Colts coaches

By Michael Marot Aug. 24, 2020 07:15 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, left, runs after a reception past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colts, Bucs in must-win mode to keep playoff hopes alive

By Fred Goodall Dec. 05, 2019 06:14 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

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

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

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates his winning field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 08:58 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) in the first half of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Colts' Jacoby Brissett is latest starting QB to get hurt

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 05:29 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Tyson Alualu (94) celebrates as a field goal-attempt by Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) goes wide from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez (8) during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Vinatieri misses late, Steelers edge Colts 26-24

By Will Graves Nov. 03, 2019 04:32 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich heads off the field after the Colts defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 19-13 in sn NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Colts continue grinding out victories with physical offense

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2019 07:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 08:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 2012, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) rolls out of the pocket during the team's NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Luck watched one last game from the sideline Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. Then he said goodbye to the NFL. The quarterback heard boos as he walked away from the field, then walked to the podium and made the surprise decision official. The oft-injured star is retiring at age 29. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski, File)
NFL 2019: Injury rash has Colts searching for answers

By Michael Marot Aug. 25, 2019 12:16 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, July 25, 2019 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Andrew Luck will likely miss the rest of the preseason with an injury near the front of his left ankle, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Colts general manager Chris Ballard says the starting quarterback has been dealing with pain in that area since straining his left calf in March. Luck missed all of the team’s offseason workouts and has not participated in full team drills at training camp because of the lingering pain. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
NFL 2019: Injury rash has Colts searching for answers

By Michael Marot Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2017, file photo, Massachusetts running back Marquis Young (8) runs upfield against Mississippi State defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. Marlon Mack looks around the Indianapolis Colts locker room and sees the nameplates changing on a continual basis. On Monday, Aug. 19, the names of Charcandrick West and Marquis Young appeared in running back row. On Tuesday, James Williams joined the group amid an injury rash that has decimated the Colts’ backfield depth. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Injury rash opens door for Colts' revolving running backs

By Michael Marot Aug. 21, 2019 02:32 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Chad Kelly, left, celebrates his touchdown with Krishawn Hogan during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Colts trying to fix sputtering offense before facing Browns

By Michael Marot Aug. 11, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a new conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ballard enjoys these final days before the NFL draft. He pores through the tapes, meets with coaches and scouts and constantly debates where each college prospect belongs on the Colts’ board. Some see this annual ritual as a tedious, emotional grind. Ballard savors every precious moment as he prepares to step into the biggest ring of the offseason. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ballard continues deep defensive dive on final day of draft

By Michael Marot Apr. 27, 2019 08:11 PM EDT