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Indianapolis Colts Sign Former First Round Pick Heyward-Bey
April 1st, 2013 at 9:40 PM
The Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey on Monday, April 1, according to the team's official website.
The deal between Heyward-Bey and the Colts will be for one-year and worth $3 million, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Heyward-Bey, 26, is a 6-foot, 2-inch, 216 pound former first round pick...
Big Winners and Losers in Week One of NFL Free Agency
March 17th, 2013 at 8:02 AM
The first week of NFL free agency is in the books and for all intents and purposes all the moves that will move the needle on the win-loss record for 2013 are complete. Time to take a glance at who came out on top, who lost the most, and what...
Ryan Grigson, Chuck Pagano Happy with Free Agent Haul
March 16th, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and head coach Chuck Pagano expressed great satisfaction with their free agent signings this week. Both indicated that while the team may still be looking at some minor additions, the Colts major free agent action is finished.
Pagano, true to his defensive roots, is most excited...
Indianapolis Colts Add to Defensive Line with Ricky Jean Francois
March 14th, 2013 at 6:55 PM
He was an understudy in San Francisco, but Ricky Jean Francois will get a chance at a starring role with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts signed the fourth year player to a contract today, bringing their free agent haul to six new players.
Since being selected by the 49ers in the...
Indianapolis Colts in the Market for a Backup Quarterback
March 14th, 2013 at 8:45 AM
***PHOTO1***With Drew Stanton headed to Arizona to compete for the starter's job with former offensive coordinator Bruce Arians' Cardinals, the Indianapolis Colts are now in need of a backup quarterback. The Colts still have second year pro Chandler Harnish on the roster, but Harnish spent all of last season on...
Indianapolis Colts Fill Need at Safety with Laron Landry
March 14th, 2013 at 7:54 AM
from the Indianapolis Colts
Ryan Grigson worked late on Wednesday night. He was determined not to let free agent safety Laron Landry leave Indianapolis without having signed a contract. His persistence paid off.
We're ecstatic about this signing," said Grigson. "We feel LaRon is an absolute game changer and a true impact player....
New Indianapolis Colts Excited About Opportunities
March 13th, 2013 at 7:51 PM
The newest members of the Indianapolis Colts were at the Indiana Farm Bureau practice facility on Wednesday to finalize their contracts and meet with the members of the Indianapolis media. Gosder Cherilus, Lawrence Sidbury, Donald Thomas, Greg Toler and Erik Walden all spoke glowingly about their new team and the opportunities...
Breaking Down Indianapolis Colts First Free Agent Signings
March 13th, 2013 at 7:56 AM
The Indianapolis Colts didn't make a splash in free agency, but certainly jumped in the pool with both feet, signing five new players on the first day. Joining the Colts are T Gosder Cherilus, LB Lawrence Sidbury, G Donald Thomas, CB Greg Toler and LB Erik Walden. The Colts also...
Indianapolis Colts First Day of Free Agency Underwhelming
March 12th, 2013 at 8:12 PM
Last year, Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson was nothing short of miraculous in assembling a playoff-caliber roster despite the jettisoning of the majority of the roster and being severely strapped by the salary cap. With $40 million to spend this year and some major free agents in areas where the...
Where the Indianapolis Colts Stand on the Eve of NFL Free Agency
March 11th, 2013 at 8:05 AM
The posturing is over. At midnight, agents and NFL teams can begin to reach actual deals and all the rumors and smokescreens sent out over the past two weeks can be laid to rest.
A lot has happened though since we put out our series of free agency pieces last month....
Indianapolis Colts Have Twice as Much Cap Space as AFC South Rivals
February 28th, 2013 at 8:49 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have said goodbye to Dwight Freeney and Austin Collie and have a decision yet to make on Jerraud Powers and some others. The Colts' AFC South rivals have their own free agency decisions to make, some of which could greatly impact the divisional race in 2013.
The Colts are...
Free Agency Should Heat up Next Week with Combine Over
February 22nd, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Waiting for news on Pat McAfee getting re-signed? Wondering if the Indianapolis Colts have a shot at Dwayne Bowe or another free agent? You'll have to wait a few days while NFL front office personnel and scouts get finished with their business at the NFL Combine.
Very little news has trickled...
Indianapolis Colts Can Upgrade Secondary Through Free Agency
February 15th, 2013 at 8:07 AM
***PHOTO1***Perhaps no unit was more maligned for the Indianapolis Colts this season than the defensive secondary. This off season's crop of free agents combined with ample cap space gives the Colts an opportunity to upgrade that unit significantly.
The only returning players with job security would appear to be CB Vontae...
Free Agency Could Take Indianapolis Colts Linebackers from Good to Great
February 14th, 2013 at 8:25 AM
***PHOTO1***The Indianapolis Colts return a good linebacking corps for 2013. Even with the probable loss of Dwight Freeney, the Colts will be led by OLB Robert Mathis and have a solid group in the middle featuring Kavell Conner, a healthy Pat Angerer and Jerrell Freeman. In Greg Manusky's 3-4 scheme, however,...
Indianapolis Colts Can Shore up Defense Through Free Agency
February 12th, 2013 at 8:44 AM
The old adage tells us that "offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships." That was true for the Indianapolis Colts this year where Andrew Luck guaranteed sellouts at Lucas Oil Stadium and even led them to the playoffs. That was in spite of a defense, however, that often surrendered yards...
Indianapolis Colts Free Agent Needs: Offensive Line
February 10th, 2013 at 7:26 AM
The offensive side of the football for the Indianapolis Colts corrected itself fairly quickly after the departure of Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai and Pierre Garcon. Andrew Luck proved himself to be an elite caliber quarterback in his rookie year. Dwayne Allen and Coby Fleener give the Colts two...
Indianapolis Colts Free Agent Needs: Wide Receiver
February 7th, 2013 at 9:17 AM
As Ryan Grigson and the Indianapolis Colts assess their free agent needs this offseason, wide receiver might not seem like a pressing need compared to other areas on the field. Reggie Wayne returns, having regained his Pro Bowl form this season and TY Hilton emerged as a dangerous deep threat. But...
Will Ed Reed Finish His Career with the Indianapolis Colts?
February 1st, 2013 at 3:56 PM
***PHOTO1*** ESPN's Adam Schefter reported yesterday that soon-to-be free agent safety Ed Reed would certainly consider signing with the Indianapolis Colts when the free agency period begins in March. Reed, who is preparing to play in Sunday's Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, hasn't been shy talking about the possibility of...
Prioritizing Indianapolis Colts Free Agent Re-Signings
January 10th, 2013 at 1:07 PM
The off season is here and we're ready to start looking at what the Indianapolis Colts need to do this off season to improve upon this year's 11-5 record and wild card playoff berth. It won't be easy. The Colts won't get the benefit of sneaking up on opponents next...
Colts Sign Tackle Off Buccaneers Practice Squad
September 11th, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Offensive tackle Bradley Sowell was signed by the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Sept. 11 off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.
The team had an open space on its 53-man roster after releasing backup center A.Q. Shipley and offensive tackle Mike Person on Monday, Sept. 10 and only signing offensive tackle Trai...
