The possibility of the NFL adding another game to the season appeared to be on the horizon in the near future after the league went from 16 to 17 games in 2021. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell floated the idea in April of adding the additional game and moving the Super Bowl to Presidents Day weekend. Goodell later clarified that player …
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Colts' Chris Ballard rips critical reports around draft pick in expletive rant
The Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Adonai Mitchell out of Texas in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, giving quarterback Anthony Richardson another weapon in the arsenal. In the wake of the pick, Colts general manager Chris Ballard came out hot when talking to reporters and slammed unnamed sources who had been critical of Mitchell in …
Read More »Colts owner Jim Irsay denies he overdosed when police found him unresponsive in December
Last December, police were called to Jim Irsay’s home around 4:30 a.m. ET and found him in bed unresponsive and cold during what authorities called a “suspected overdose.” However, the Indianapolis Colts owner denied the authorities’ report. “It wasn’t an overdose,’’ Irsay said to Fox 59 in Indianapolis. “I don’t know why when you have your name in the paper …
Read More »Dwight Freeney says Tom Brady was one of the toughest NFL QBs for him to sack
Dwight Freeney sacked dozens of different NFL quarterbacks throughout his 16-year NFL career, primarily spent with the Indianapolis Colts. So when the soon-to-be Hall of Famer was asked by Keyshawn Johnson on Johnson’s podcast, “All Facts No Brakes,” who were among the toughest quarterbacks for him to sack in his career, Freeney said his top choice would surprise some people. …
Read More »NFL mock draft: Nick Wright has Bears pair Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr.
The 2024 NFL Draft is just a week away. As teams prepare to make their picks, Nick Wright of “First Things First” released his third mock draft on Monday. Here’s Wright’s latest mock draft, with updated odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. 2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings | Top 10 QB prospects | Top 10 RB prospects | Top 10 WR prospects …
Read More »Ex-NFL star Vernon Davis breaks silence on brother Vontae's death
Two-time Pro Bowl defensive back Vontae Davis died this week at the age of 35. His brother, ex-NFL tight end Vernon Davis, spoke about his brother’s death in an interview with the Daily Mail. Vernon said Vontae collapsed after stepping out of a sauna. Police say no foul play is suspected, and Vernon said Vontae “never showed a history” of …
Read More »Pat McAfee pays emotional tribute to former teammate Vontae Davis: 'If you knew him, you loved him'
Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee took a moment to remember his late friend and teammate Vontae Davis. The former NFL cornerback was found unresponsive at a home in Florida earlier this week, Miami television station WSVN reported on Monday. Davie Police and the Broward County Medical Examiners Office responded to the scene, which authorities later said belonged to Davis’ …
Read More »Vontae Davis, two-time NFL Pro Bowler, dead at 35
Vontae Davis, a former NFL defensive back who was a two-time Pro Bowler, has died, Illinois men’s basketball coach Chester Frazier wrote on social media Davis was 35. Davis played in 10 seasons in the NFL and retired in the middle of a game while he was a member of the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Miami Dolphins …
Read More »Joe Flacco admits he was 'a little bit surprised' Browns decided to move on, but 'grateful' to land with Colts
Joe Flacco won a Super Bowl a little more than a decade ago with the Baltimore Ravens. His 11-year run with the Ravens came to an end after the 2018 season. He has become somewhat of a journeyman quarterback in the years since. Last offseason, every NFL team passed on the opportunity to sign Flacco. But, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun …
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