Don’t look for Dwight Freeney to latch on with a Super Bowl contender this year.
After 16 NFL seasons, Freeney is signing a one-day contract to retire with the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced Thursday. More
NEW YORK — The New York Jets shook up the NFL draft on Saturday by soaring three spots to No. 3 overall in a stunning swap with the Indianapolis Colts. More
In 2012, the Indianapolis Colts spent a pair of early-round draft picks on tight ends Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen. As of today, neither player is on the roster. More
INDIANAPOLIS – New Colts general manager Chris Ballard says he has the utmost respect for franchise quarterback Andrew Luck but made sure to point out Monday that in order for the franchise to reach the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl, the Colts have to do it as a team. More
The Chiefs director of football operations, Chris Ballard accepted an offer to become the new general manager for the Indianapolis Colts. More
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The San Francisco 49ers have competition for the man they hope to hire as general manager.
The Indianapolis Colts have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings assistant GM George Paton, in addition to Seattle Seahawks executives Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer, people with knowledge of the search process told USA TODAY Sports. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team has publicly confirmed candidates.
The 49ers…
INDIANAPOLIS – After 17 days, Jim Irsay has finally broken his silence. More
FILE – In a Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler yells on the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis. More
At times, the Steelers’ 28–7 win over the Colts on Thanksgiving night felt like a microcosm of what has thus far been a frustratingly uneven season for a team that still has visions of a Super Bowl run. They start off looking as though nobody has a chance at ever stopping them, with three straight touchdown drives. Then, they’re forced to punt twice in a row to start the second half and their defense allows their opponent to stick around, the game feeling closer than it should be. And then, things swing back, and they firmly reclaim control, their defense making some big plays and their offense putting the game far out of reach.
Thursday night was the latest up in a season of ups and downs for the Steelers. But will they be able to avoid taking another tumble as their season heads into the homestretch?
That’s the great unknown. The flaws are there, even if they’re disguised by what was a pretty happy holiday for the Steelers and their fans. They beat the Colts by 21 points in Indianapolis. They put up 369 yards of total offense and the quarterback and receiver tandem that they are undoubtedly quite grateful for, Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown, connected for three touchdowns. They improved their record to 6–5 and as a result leapfrogged over the Ravens and into first place in the AFC North. And yet, it’s at times difficult to look at the Steelers and see a true Super Bowl contender.
Their defense leaves a lot to be desired, even on a night when it forced two impressive and crucial goal line stands that ended up being…