Tag: Colts

Byers: Reich’s Colts still have much to play for

By JUSTIN BYERS ISL Contributor Despite a 1-4 start, this year’s Colts team has a tremendous amount of heart under Frank Reich’s leadership. This was evident in the 38-24 Thursday Night Football loss to the New England Patriots in Foxborough. After an emotional loss to the Houston Texans four days prior, many would have expected […]

Colts QB Andrew Luck out 2-6 weeks

From the Indianapolis Colts: The Indianapolis Colts announced Tuesday that quarterback Andrew Luck incurred abdominal injuries during Sunday’s victory over the Denver Broncos. “The injuries happened at the end of an early fourth quarter scramble when Andrew was doing everything he could to get us the win,” said coach Chuck Pagano. “Andrew was sore after the game […]

Colts sign Josh Cribbs, place Ahmad Bradshaw on IR

From the Indianapolis Colts: The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent return specialist Josh Cribbs and free agent tight end Weslye Saunders to the active roster. The team placed running back Ahmad Bradshaw on Injured Reserve and waived outside linebacker Victor Butler. The Colts also signed running back Michael Hill to the practice squad and […]

Colts announce preseason opponents

From the Indianapolis Colts: The Indianapolis Colts have announced their preseason opponents. Dates and times are yet to be finalized. The Colts will open the preseason with a Week 1 road contest at the New York Jets. The meeting is only the second between the two teams in preseason play as the Jets claimed a […]

Colts sign Hakeem Nicks

From the Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts signed unrestricted free agent wide receiver Hakeem Nicks on Friday, the team said in a news release. “Hakeem is a big, tough, and highly competitive wide receiver who knows what it takes to win,” said General Manager Ryan Grigson. “His big-play potential requires attention from the defense every […]

Tri-Central’s George Gilbert is Colts Coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: George Gilbert of Tri-Central High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Coach Gilbert was nominated and selected for this award after Tri-Central defeated Eastern Hancock 20-10 in the Class 1A State Championship to earn the school’s first […]

Donald Brown sparks Colts in 22-14 win over Titans

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — With the game on the line, Donald Brown showed why the Indianapolis Colts elevated him to starting running back. The fifth-year back who wrestled the job from Trent Richardson ran six times for 46 yards and a touchdown on the decisive drive to help the Colts […]

Rams control Andrew Luck in 38-8 win over Colts

By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor/The Sports Xchange INDIANAPOLIS — There was no chance of a stunning comeback for Andrew Luck this time. The Colts quarterback has become known for his late-game magic, but he made too many mistakes to add to his reputation and got little support in St. Louis’ 38-8 win on Sunday. Luck […]

Colts LB Robert Mathis named AFC Defensive Player of the Month

From the Indianapolis Colts The NFL has announced that Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October. This marks the third time Mathis has earned the award in his career. In the month of October, Mathis compiled 11 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and […]

Colts QB Andrew Luck is AFC Offensive Player of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts  The NFL announced Wednesday that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 7. This marks the second time Luck has earned the award in his career. “It’s a true honor and very indicative of a great team win over a good […]