NFL mulls changes to improve officiating, ‘increase accountability’
The NFL is seeking to implement changes to its procedures for how it pays, evaluates, trains and communicates with its game officials, the league told its teams in a memo Wednesday.
Indianapolis Colts
Philip Rivers is on Hall of Fame ballots—and now the Colts’ practice squad
The 44-year-old quarterback (and grandfather) last played an NFL game in 2021 and is eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame—so long as he isn’t promoted to an active roster.
Colts confirm QB Daniel Jones has season-ending Achilles injury, backup Riley Leonard also hurt
It’s a major blow for Jones, who resuscitated his career with an incredibly strong first eight games in his first season with Indy.
Colts QB Daniel Jones likely done for season with Achilles tendon injury
With Jones injured and four winning teams—Seattle, San Francisco, Jacksonville and Houston—left on the schedule, no one should be surprised if Indianapolis doesn’t win again this season.
Mark Montieth: Colts rarely get big-time payoff when gambling with high-level draft capital
While tempting for teams, trading first-round draft picks for established talent is a treacherous strategy.
Mark Montieth: Former Colt helps children from tough circumstances similar to his own
Jackson’s dedication comes from the exceptional challenges of his childhood.
NFL teams flock to Berlin as league eyes more games in Germany
Berlin will be the third German city to host a regular-season game when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons square off Sunday at Olympiastadion.
Jets trade star cornerback Sauce Gardner to Colts in stunning deadline deal, source says
The Jets will receive two first-round draft picks for Gardner, the source said.
Derek Schultz: 1988 Halloween game remains a milestone in Colts history
It was a perfect night for America’s introduction to football in Indianapolis.
Famed guitars, cultural artifacts of Jim Irsay Collection to be auctioned
New York-based auction house Christie’s announced the plan to sell items collected by late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. Irsay said he once turned down an offer of $1.15 billion to sell the collection.
Colts tackle Braden Smith continues to find coping techniques for his mental health struggles
After missing the final five games last season because of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder that led him to contemplate suicide, the veteran lineman is thriving again.
Dramatically improved Colts offense has fans dreaming of a Super Bowl
The Colts are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and you can say it with your whole chest.
Northern Indiana golf course owned by Jim Irsay has a pending sale
The late Colts owner purchased Horseshoe Farms, the formerly public course known as Mystic Hills Golf Club, in 2019 for $1.4 million. It’s one of several Irsay-owned properties that have been listed for sale since his death.
Colts ask to tear down building to create more surface parking
The team now owns at least 102 parcels exceeding 12.3 acres south of McCarty Street and north of Interstate 70.
Column: Indianapolis Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is acting like a boss, no notes
Carlie Irsay-Gordon’s presence on the sidelines provides the antithesis of the way NFL broadcasts normally present femininity, writes The Washington Post’s Candace Buckner.
Carmel estate of late Colts owner Jim Irsay sold for $11.75M
The 9.4-acre property was listed July 30 for $12 million and a sale was pending five days later. The property bordering Crooked Stick Golf Club features a 25,843-square-foot main residence and a 2,700-square-foot guest house.
Host Colts hope to avoid 12th straight season-opening loss
The Colts have missed the playoffs in four consecutive years and are preparing to welcome their eighth opening-day starting quarterback in nine years.
UPDATE: Indiana lakefront estate of Jim Irsay hits market for $19.9M
The nearly 6-acre estate includes an entertainment complex with bowling alley, an indoor pool house, a guest house and an eight-car garage. It is among at least four estates that were owned by Irsay to hit the market in Indiana since his death.
NFL owner secretly relapsed, got ketamine from private doctor before death
Irsay, who died in May at 65, spent the last two years of his life in the throes of a relapse that he and Colts executives repeatedly hid from the public, a Washington Post investigation found.
Derek Schultz: Indy native Brents flew out of the gate as a Colt but lost ground due to injuries
He’s just 25 years old, and the Colts are being patient with their homegrown defensive back.