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Last Updated: Fri Sep 13, 2024, 11:49 AM

Indianapolis Colts

-- Colts Elevate Two --
Sat Sep 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the Indianapolis Colts have elevated PK Spencer Shrader and CB Chris Lammons from the practice squad.

-- Colts Hosting Leonard Founette --
Mon Sep 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent veteran RB Leonard Founette is visiting today with the Indianapolis Colts, per source.

-- Trey Sermon Practices Wednesday --
Wed Aug 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts RB Trey Sermon (hamstring) practiced on Wednesday.

-- Colts IR Jelani Woods --
Tue Aug 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed TE Jelani Woods (toe) on injured reserve, ending his season.

-- Colts Release Four --
Sun Aug 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have released S Ronnie Harrison, WR Tyrie Cleveland, DE Derek Rivers, and WR Greg Ward.

-- Jelani Woods OUT About Four Months After Turf Toe Surgery --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (toe) underwent successful surgery today for turf toe and will miss about four months. The team is hopeful that Woods can return around Christmas in time for a playoff push.

-- A Mixed Bag for Anthony Richardson --
Fri Aug 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts wanted QB Anthony Richardson to get more snaps before the Sept. 8th season opener against the Texans, and he did Thursday night. It was a mixed bag against the Bengals’ backups. Richardson played five series, leaving in the second quarter. He completed 8 of 14 passes for 86 yards with a touchdown and a pick-six for a 69.3 passer rating. WR Adonai Mitchell caught a 9-yard touchdown pass on the Colts’ first series of the game as Indianapolis went 80 yards in 12 plays. But on the Colts’ second series, Bengals S Jordan Battle intercepted Richardson and returned it 14 yards for a score.

-- Jelani Woods OUT Indefinitely --
Tue Aug 20, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (toe) missed all of last season due to a hamstring injury and he’s set to miss more time early in the 2024 season as well. Woods injured his toe against the Cardinals last Saturday and HC Shane Steichen said he’s going to miss extended time as a result. “I don’t have a timetable on it,” Steichen said.

-- Trey Sermon Strains Hamstring --
Sun Aug 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts RB Trey Sermon suffered a hamstring strain in today's preseason game against the Broncos.

-- Colts Starters Will Play This Week --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox59 reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen says QB Anthony Richardson and the starters will play a series or two in Sunday’s preseason game against the Colts.

-- Anthony Gould Watch --
Fri Aug 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts rookie WR Anthony Gould could see starting snaps with WR Josh Downs (ankle) OUT. Gould has flashed more as a receiver than as a returner during camp.

-- Jonathan Taylor Speaks --
Thu Aug 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor had an ankle injury in 2022 that required a surgical fix when the Colts were done playing and his offseason also featured a contract standoff that kept him away from the team at times. A thumb injury cost him three more games later in the season, but all of those issues are now behind him and he believes that will bring him back to being the player he was while running for 2,980 yards and 29 touchdowns in his first two NFL campaigns. “My rookie year, healthy,” Taylor said. “And I had a really good year. Second year, healthy. Had a really good year. I know what I can do when I’m healthy.”

-- Josh Downs OUT 4-6 Weeks --
Wed Aug 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain today at practice, sources say after the MRI. His recovery time was estimated at 4-6 weeks, which puts him right up against the start of the season.

-- Josh Downs Injures Ankle --
Wed Aug 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

1075the Fan reports Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) had to be helped off the field, putting hardly any weight on his leg. It's an ankle injury for Downs.

-- Colts Activate Chris Lammons --
Mon Aug 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts CB Chris Lammons (ankle) has been activated from the physically unable to perform list. Lammons had ankle surgery this offseason.

-- Samson Ebukam Lost for the Season with a Torn Achilles --
Mon Jul 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts veteran DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles) has suffered a torn Achilles, a source said. His season is over.

-- Anthony Richardson Won't be Limited as a Runner --
Thu Jul 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen says he doesn’t plan on limiting QB Anthony Richardson as a runner this season. “We’re not gonna get away from that,” Steichen said when asked about the possibility of limiting Richardson as a runner.

-- Colts Sign Laquon Treadwell --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent veteran WR Laquon Treadwell.

-- Anthony Richardson Will Play in the Preseason --
Wed Jul 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is feeling really good. In fact, GM Chris Ballard says Richardson will work without restrictions during the team’s practices at training camp. Ballard also said that Richardson will likely play in the preseason.

-- Jaguars Extend Tyson Campbell --
Tue Jul 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Jacksonville Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell has signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension with $53.4 million guaranteed. It's the largest contract ever for a cornerback not named to a Pro Bowl.

-- Anthony Richardson Feeling Really Good --
Fri Jul 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) took some time off from throwing as the team’s offseason program came to an end because of soreness in the surgically-repaired shoulder, but said at an event on Thursday that he’s not experiencing any issues at the moment. “I’m feeling really good,” Richardson said. “I’ve been doing it all, you know, we’ve got a game coming up soon, so I’ve got to be ready.” Richardson was asked if he’s been cleared for all activities at training camp and said that “you’ll see next week once I’m slinging that thing again.”

-- Ashton Dulin Rehab Update --
Mon Jul 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin (torn ACL), who tore his right ACL in training camp last year and did not practice at all during spring ball this year, looks like he’s making great strides in his recovery. His latest workout video is very promising as training camp approaches.

-- Anthony Richardson Will Be a Full-Go for Training Camp --
Wed Jun 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the shoulder soreness that Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) suffered from early this month is not a concern for the team heading into training camp. That’s the word from Colts GM Chris Ballard, who says Richardson will be ready to do everything the Colts ask of him in training camp. “He’ll be full-go,” Ballard said. “He was full-go all the way up until the last day of OTAs, and we had two heavy throwing sessions the two days before, and so we backed off a little on the last day.”

-- Shaquille Leonard Watch --
Sun Jun 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indianapolis Star reports free-agent LB Shaquille Leonard is still hoping to play in the NFL this season. If a team calls him, he’ll be ready. “I’m more so just sitting back, getting the body healthy, and whenever the opportunity presents itself, we’ll give it a try,” Leonard said. “I just continue to be me by working hard. If it happens, it happens. If it don’t, it don’t. I think throughout my career I’ve had a great career, even if I do step away from it. . . . I’m enjoying life and just waiting on that opportunity.”

-- James Washington Attempting a Comeback --
Wed Jun 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent WR James Washington has played only two games the past two seasons, with his last coming on Dec. 18, 2022. He has not on a team last season after both the Saints and the Colts cut him in August. Washington, though, is attempting a comeback, announcing his intent in an Instagram video. “I was forgotten about, and I want to show the world I still have it,” Washington said. “People say, ‘He’s done. He’s washed.’ There’s still a lot of meat left on on the bone conditioning-wise, physical-wise. I’m stronger than ever. I train five days a week, and the other two days of the week I’m thinking about it.” ESPN adds Washington has received multiple inquires from teams.

-- Anthony Richardson Rehab Update --
Sat Jun 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) says his shoulder soreness is “nothing to worry about.”

-- Colts Sign 2nd-Rounder Adonai Mitchell --
Thu Jun 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed 2nd-round draft pick WR Adonai Mitchell to a four-year contract. They have signed all their 2024 drafted rookies.

-- Anthony Richardson Dealing with a Sore Shoulder --
Thu Jun 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen says QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is dealing with some soreness in his right shoulder. Steichen inferred it wasn’t a big deal, saying Richardson could play in a game if needed.

-- Daniel Scott Tears Achilles --
Tue Jun 4, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox59 reports Indianapolis Colts S Daniel Scott (Achilles) tore Achilles last week, so he's OUT indefinitely (likely the season).

-- Anthony Richardson Rehab Update --
Mon Jun 3, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) says he's at about 95% right now when asked about his shoulder. Richardson has been participating in OTAs and was reported back in April to be throwing nearly 40 passes per day.

-- Adonai Mitchell Continues to Impress During OTAs --
Fri May 31, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports rookie WR Adonai Mitchell continues to flash his potential during Indianapolis Colts OTAs. Mitchell has made consistent acrobatic downfield grabs in 7-on-7 drills during OTAs. QB Anthony Richardson threw a deep ball down the sideline to Mitchell, who, after beating CB Darrell Baker, contorted his body to make an over-the-shoulder grab that drew a roar of approval from the offense.

-- Anthony Richardson Lookig Smooth in Practices --
Thu May 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is back behind center beginning his second year after his first was cut short by season-ending shoulder surgery. HC Shane Steichen noted this week that the young signal-caller doesn’t look much worse for the wear coming off of his surgery. “I think with any player you have a little rust every once in a while, but he’s been pretty smooth out there so far — completing a lot of balls, completion percentage has been good, knowing where to go with the football, which is a good sign,” Steichen said in his Wednesday press conference. “But I like where he’s at right now big time.”

-- Michael Pittman Jr. Has Knee Scare --
Wed May 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen says that WR Michael Pittman Jr. (knee) just bumped knees earlier today and that he should be fine.

-- Colts Sign 5th-Rounder Anthony Gould --
Tue May 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed 5th-round draft pick WR Anthony Gould to a four-year contract.

-- Colts Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Mon May 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed drafted rookies OT Matt Goncalves and OL Tanor Bortolini to four-year contracts.

-- Adonai Mitchell Impressing in Rookie Minicamp --
Sat May 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts WR Adonai Mitchell is having an impressive rookie minicamp. He just took a crosser to the house from roughly 70 yards out.

-- Colts Sign Five Drafted Rookies --
Thu May 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed drafted rookies DE Laiatu Latu, LB Jaylon Carlies, CB Jaylin Simpson, CB Micah Abraham, and DT Jonah Laulu to four-year contracts.

-- Josh Downs Set to Make a Big Leap? --
Tue May 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter, when discussing WR Josh Downs, noted that slots tend to make a more significant leap in their second season. "Slot receiver ends up being a position where the more you understand what the other guys on offense are doing and what the guys on defense are doing, the better you can play," Cooter said last week.

-- Anthony Richardson Rehab Update --
Sun May 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is expected to have minimal restrictions during the offseason workout program, according to sources.

-- Colts Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Kwity Paye --
Thu May 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indianapolis Colts official website reports the Colts have picked up the fifth-year option for DE Kwity Paye.

-- Ashton Dulin Rehab Update --
Wed May 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin (torn ACL), who tore his ACL tear last year, says he doesn't have a timetable for his return, but he's feeling good. He is already doing some on field work.

-- Matt Ryan Retires --
Mon Apr 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent QB Matt Ryan retired from the NFL after 15 seasons.

-- Drew Ogletree Returns to Colts --
Fri Apr 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox59 reports Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard revealed TE Drew Ogletree is back with team. He had been on the Commissioners exempt list after domestic charges. Those charges were dropped.

-- Ryan Kelly Doesn't Want to Leave --
Tue Apr 16, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indianapolis Star reports Colts C Ryan Kelly wants to re-sign with the team for his next contract. Kelly is entering the last year of his contract. He has been with the Colts since being drafted in 2016 and has the desire to stay, saying “it’s my ninth year here, it’s the last year of my contract, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want another one.”

-- Colts Extend DeForest Buckner --
Mon Apr 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed DT DeForest Buckner to a two-year, $46 million contract extension. He is now under contract through the 2026 season.

-- Andrew Luck Has Never Considered Unretiring --
Sun Apr 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indianapolis Star reports retired QB Andrew Luck was back in Indianapolis on Friday night. He said he has never considered coming back to football. “When I retired, that part of it was put to bed in my mind in a very simple, sort of direct way,” Luck said. “There were a lot of complications around it, you know, certainly tormented inside, as you guys saw that night, but I think that part of it has stayed.”

-- Colts to Host Xavier Worthy --
Fri Apr 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Texas WR Xavier Worthy is meeting with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday.

-- Anthony Richardson Rehab Update --
Mon Apr 8, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is throwing roughly 40 passes per day. Richardson’s performance coach has asked him to “pump the brakes” on his pass volume, but said Richardson “didn’t want to hear it” when he was viewing a throwing session.

-- Colts Re-Sign Julian Blackmon --
Tue Apr 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Bleacher Report reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed S Julian Blackmon to a one-year contract worth up to $7.7 million, including $3.2 million guaranteed.

-- Colts Host Kareem Jackson --
Thu Mar 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran S Kareem Jackson visited with the Indianapolis Colts this week.

-- Danielle Hunter Took Less to Sign with Texans --
Wed Mar 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts earnestly chased free-agent DE Danielle Hunter, even offering him more money than the Houston Texans, a two-year, $49 million ($48 million guaranteed) deal, ultimately gave him, according to a team source.

-- Anthony Richardson Rehab Update --
Mon Mar 25, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen had a positive update on QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) when visiting with the media at the annual league meeting. “I think he’ll be good to go for spring practice,” Steichen said. “Obviously, we’ve got to limit it and monitor it and don’t go overboard, but I can’t be more excited to get him back going again. His limited sample size that he had in those first five weeks were impressive. I mean, he made some plays that I’ve never seen guys make.”

-- Colts Re-Sign Danny Pinter --
Tue Mar 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed free-agent C Danny Pinter.

-- Colts Sign One --
Tue Mar 19, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent DT Taven Bryan on a one-year contract.

-- Colts Re-Sign Trey Sermon --
Thu Mar 14, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed RB Trey Sermon.

-- Colts Sign Joe Flacco --
Wed Mar 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed QB Joe Flacco to a one-year, $8.7 million contract with $4.5 million guaranteed.

-- Colts Re-Sign Genard Avery --
Wed Mar 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed DE Genard Avery to a one-year contract.

-- Colts to Sign Ronnie Harrison --
Wed Mar 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with S Ronnie Harrison on a one-year contract.

-- Colts Talk to Danielle Hunter --
Tue Mar 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent DE Danielle Hunter has talked with the Indianapolis Colts.

-- Colts to Sign Raekwon Davis --
Tue Mar 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with DT Raekwon Davis on a two-year, $14 million contract.

-- Colts Re-Sign Kenny Moore --
Tue Mar 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed CB Kenny Moore to a three-year, $30 million contract.

-- Colts to Sign One --
Tue Mar 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with P Rigoberto Sanchez.

-- Colts Re-Sign Grover Stewart --
Mon Mar 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed DT Grover Stewart to a three-year, $39 million contract, per source.

-- Colts Re-Sign Tyquan Lewis --
Mon Mar 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed DE Tyquan Lewis.

-- Colts Re-Sign Michael Pittman --
Mon Mar 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have re-signed WR Michael Pittman to a three-year, $70 million contract that can reach up to $71.5 million max, a source said. He gets $46 million guaranteed.

-- Colts Extend Zaire Franklin --
Mon Mar 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts and LB Zaire Franklin have agreed to a three-year, $31.26 million contract extension. Franklin was set to enter 2024 on the final year of a three year contract, but is now under contract with the Colts through the 2027 season.

-- Colts Could Sign Gus Edwards --
Wed Mar 6, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indianapolis Star reports free-agent RB Gus Edwards would be a good fit for the Colts.

-- Colts Franchise Michael Pittman --
Tue Mar 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have franchise tagged WR Michael Pittman.

-- Charges Against Drew Ogletree Dismissed --
Tue Mar 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox 59 reports domestic battery charges brought against Indianapolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree have been dismissed. Court documents filed on Tuesday in Hendricks County show that Ogletree’s charges were dismissed with prejudice. The NFL placed Ogletree on the commissioner’s exempt list after the arrest, which made him ineligible to practice or play for the rest of the season. He would need to be taken off the list before he could have any involvement in the Colts’ offseason program.

-- Brade Smith Undergoes Knee Surgery --
Thu Feb 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indy Star reports Colts OT Brade Smith (knee) underwent surgery on his left knee. GM Chris Ballard saays Smith’s surgery was a success and he’s “in good shape.”

-- Ballard: Michael Pittman Going Nowhere --
Wed Feb 28, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard said at a press conference from the Scouting Combine that he has been talking with WR Michael Pittman’s agent about a long-term deal and that the two sides will continue to have those conversations over the coming days. Ballard initially called the franchise tag a “tool” and declined to say that he’d use it on Pittman before giving a more emphatic answer later in the session. Ballard said that he expects Pittman to be on the Week One roster one way or another. If Pittman does get tagged, the two sides can continue talking about a long-term deal through the middle of July.

-- Michael Pittman Looks Likely to Remain a Colt --
Thu Feb 22, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Indy Star reports Colts GM Chris Ballard has said the franchise tag is a possibility for impending free-agent WR Michael Pittman. “I don’t want to use it, but it’s a tool,” Ballard said. “If we have to use it, we will.”

-- Anthony Richardson Begins to Throw --
Tue Feb 13, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) has begun throwing after undergoing shoulder surgery in October.

-- Anthony Richardson Rehab Update --
Sun Feb 11, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who sustained a season-ending injury to his throwing shoulder in Week #5 and underwent surgery on his AC joint Oct. 24th, appears to say he’ll be back throwing again soon.

-- Michael Pittman Could be Franchise Tagged --
Mon Feb 5, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ColtsWire reports impending free-agent WR Michael Pittman likely will be a candidate for the franchise tag if he and the Indianapolis Colts are not able to reach a long-term contract.

-- Colts Could Franchise Tag Michael Pittman --
Fri Jan 12, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman is on track for free agency this offseason after playing out the final year of his rookie deal and he said this week that he “wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I didn’t explore every option and find the best fit” to continue his career. “I care deeply about him,” Colts GM Chris Ballard said. “We have a really good relationship. It’s an honest one — almost too honest I think sometimes. But that’s what I love about him. The guy is competitive. He’s tough. He cares. He wants to win. We’re going to work to get him back. . . . Pitt is a good football player for us and hopefully he still remains a Colt.” Pittman won’t come cheap, but Ballard said the market for top receivers is going to be what it is and you “have to have gas in your car and if it’s $4 a gallon, it’s $4 a gallon.” He said using the franchise tag, which would carry a salary north of $21 million, is something he’d prefer not to do, but left it on the table as a way to ensure that Pittman continues to play football for the Colts in 2024.

-- Jim Irsay Seriously Sick --
Tue Jan 9, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is being treated for a severe respiratory illness. The team added that Irsay is receiving “excellent care.” “We’ll have no additional information at this time and we ask that you respect the privacy of Jim and his family as he recovers,” the Colts said.

-- NFL Places Drew Ogletree on CEL --
Sat Dec 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the NFL has placed Indianapolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree on the Commissioner Exempt List.

-- Andrew Ogletree Arrested; Facing Domestic Battery Charges --
Fri Dec 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts TE Andrew Ogletree was arrested Friday and booked on charges of “domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury” and “domestic battery committed in physical presence of a child less than 16, knowing child present and might be able to see/hear,” both of which are felonies. Ogletree, who was at practice Friday, was booked into Hendricks County Jail in Danville, Ind and was not given bond. “We are aware of the disturbing allegations involving Drew Ogletree,” the Colts said in a Friday statement. “The team takes these matters seriously. We have notified the NFL and are in the process of gathering more information. We will have no further comment at this time.” Ogletree’s agent Brian Hamilton said he did not have a comment on Ogletree’s arrest “at this time.”

-- Colts IR Julian Blackmon --
Tue Dec 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed S Julian Blackmon (shoulder) on injured reserve.

-- Colts Workout Jarvis Landry --
Tue Dec 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent veteran WR Jarvis Landry worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday.

-- Colts Sign Tyler Goodson --
Tue Dec 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed RB Tyler Goodson to the active roster.

-- Colts Suspend Two for Rest of Regular Season --
Tue Dec 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have placed CB Tony Brown and WR Isaiah McKenzie on Reserve/Suspended list for three games for conduct detrimental to the team.

-- Colts Sign One --
Mon Dec 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent OT Jared Veldheer.

-- Al-Quadin Muhammad Suspended Six Games --
Wed Dec 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL has suspended Indianapolis Colts DL Al-Quadin Muhammad without pay for the next six games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

-- Shaquille Leonard Mulling Options --
Wed Nov 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent LB Shaquille Leonard, who has visited the Eagles and Cowboys, is expected to make a decision over the weekend.

-- Darius Leonard to Draw Interest --
Wed Nov 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran LB Darius Leonard cleared waivers today, per source. He is now a free agent. Teams expected to have some level of interest include the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.

-- Colts Release Darius Leonard --
Tue Nov 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former All-Pro and Pro Bowler Indianapolis Colts LB Darius Leonard was one of the game's best. But his playing time dipped this year, which he's spoken publicly about. Now, he's been waived.

-- Colts Workout Sammy Watkins --
Mon Nov 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts worked out free-agent WR Sammy Watkins.

-- Zack Moss Fading Away --
Mon Nov 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor played 45 of 61 snaps on Sunday and ran 21 passing routes with 5 targets in the game. Meanwhile, RB Zack Moss played just 13 snaps and ran only 3 passing routes without a target. Moss' snap count has decreased for four weeks in a row.

-- More Work Coming for Jonathan Taylor --
Thu Oct 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Indianapolis Colts HC Kevin Stefanski saays his team anticipates RB Jonathan Taylor getting more work as they prepare to face the Browns this weekend. “You know, we’re ready for that, if that’s what it is,” Stefanski said. “I think they have multiple guys. They can put a bunch of guys in there, have a ton of respect for RB Jonathan Taylor, and we do anticipate that his workload increases as the games go on here. But they have multiple guys that can hurt you with the ball in their hand.”

-- Anthony Richardson Lost for the Season --
Wed Oct 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) will undergo season-ending surgery.

-- Grover Stewart Suspended Six Games --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indianapolis Colts DT Grover Stewart has been suspended six games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substance policy.

-- Colts Working to Acquire Jerry Jeudy --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

AtoZSports reports the Indianapolis Colts have had trade talks to acquired Denvedr Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy.

-- Colts to Ramp Up Jonathan Taylor --
Wed Oct 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Colts.com reports the Colts will ramp up RB Jonathan Taylor's workload in practice this week, starting with Wednesday's full-pads practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

-- Colts IR Anthony Richardson --
Wed Oct 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have officially placed QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. He's out the next 4+ games.

-- Gardner Minshew Will Start This Week --
Mon Oct 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen says QB Gardner Minshew will start this week against the Jaguars.

-- Colts RBs Snap Count Watch --
Mon Oct 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PFF reports Indianapolis Colts RB Zack Moss played 53 of 66 snaps on Sunday against the Titans. He ran 19 passing routes and saw 2 targets. Meanwhile, RB Jonathan Taylor debuted to 10 snaps with 4 passing routes and one target.

-- Jonathan Taylor Will Play on a Snap Count Moving Forward --
Sat Oct 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports a new contract doesn't mean an unleashed RB Jonathan Taylor. The Colts are going to be smart with his usage considering he hasn't played since last year because of his ankle. The Colts will have him on a count and ramp up his workload over the next month, per source.

-- Colts Extend Jonathan Taylor; He Will Play Sunday --
Sat Oct 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports RB Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts have reached agreement on a three-year, $42 million contract extension, including $26.5 million guaranteed, that makes him one of the league’s highest-paid RBs and clears him to make his season debut Sunday against the Titans.

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