INDIANAPOLIS – As the April NFL Draft neared, the internal conversation crystallized. Let’s find a disruptive pass rusher. A closer. The offense was top-10 in scoring the previous season and possessed the requisite returning skill players to put sufficient points on the board. The blueprint: get a lead, fuel the crescendoing noise in the indoor stadium and turn the pass … [Read more...] about Laiatu Latu’s rookie path with Colts might mirror Dwight Freeney’s in 2002
Colts (again) hope to end Week 1 futility streak
INDIANAPOLIS – As the Indianapolis Colts prepare for their season opener against the Houston Texans on Sept. 8, the team looks to break a streak of futility dating back to 2013. That's the last time the team notched a Week 1 win, a 21-17 victory against the Raiders (who still played in Oakland back then). In that season opener, Andrew Luck (18-23, 178 yards, 2 passing … [Read more...] about Colts (again) hope to end Week 1 futility streak
Colts kicker Matt Gay dealing with groin injury; status for Sunday opener versus Houston uncertain
INDIANAPOLIS – The status of two integral offensive components is uncertain as the Indianapolis Colts ramp up preparations for Sunday’s season-opening showdown with the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kicker Matt Gay is dealing with a groin injury and wideout Josh Downs is still in rehab mode with a high ankle sprain. Coach Shane Steichen was unable to offer much of … [Read more...] about Colts kicker Matt Gay dealing with groin injury; status for Sunday opener versus Houston uncertain
Colts consider RB Leonard Fournette as veteran depth
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ pursuit for veteran depth at running back has included working out Leonard Fournette. The team put Fournette through a workout along with roughly a half-dozen other players, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Colts’ running game revolves around 2021 NFL rushing champion Jonathan Taylor, but there’s uncertainty … [Read more...] about Colts consider RB Leonard Fournette as veteran depth
Colts CB JuJu Brents on track for opener after ‘freaky’ broken nose
INDIANAPOLIS – It’s the mantra of virtually every NFL player. Control the controllables. Do everything conceivable on a daily basis to prepare yourself for the next practice or next game and do as much as possible from a training aspect to limit the risk of injury in a violent line of work. Simply put, JuJu Brents’ latest brush with injury was completely out of his … [Read more...] about Colts CB JuJu Brents on track for opener after ‘freaky’ broken nose