Jacoby Brissett
FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL team's facility in Indianapolis, in this Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL draft, Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts counting on draft picks to turn up defensive pressure

By Michael Marot May. 01, 2021 07:37 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks to head coach Bill Belichick as their team warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, file photo. Belichick never was one to spent wildly in free agency. But after watching Tom Brady celebrate another Super Bowl in another city, Belichick and his boss, Robert Kraft, had seen enough. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
QB position still in spotlight for Patriots entering draft

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 23, 2021 04:09 PM EDT

With 6th draft pick, Dolphins seek a target for Tagovailoa

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:52 PM EDT
6. MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) LAST SEASON: In Year 2 under coach Brian Flores, the Dolphins doubled their win total to 10 and improved their...

Colts hoping to plug holes along offensive, defensive lines

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:42 PM EDT
21. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-6) LAST SEASON: After starting the season with a loss in Jacksonville, the Jags' only win, quarterback Philip...

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Utah defensive back Terrell Burgess prepares to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Teams are now sending scouts, coaches and general managers across the country for 103 college pro days replacing this year's combine in yet another NFL adaptation to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
AP source: NFL exploring changes to scouting combine

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 21, 2021 10:13 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) watch from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo.By joining the Dolphins, Brissett embraced a No. 2 role behind Tua Tagovailoa, who is being groomed as a potential franchise quarterback — unless Houston's Deshaun Watson goes on the trade block, and Miami pursues him. Either way, Brissett will likely be on the bench at age 28. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Dolphins QB Jacoby Brissett prepares for life after the NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 15, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) watch from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, file photo.By joining the Dolphins, Brissett embraced a No. 2 role behind Tua Tagovailoa, who is being groomed as a potential franchise quarterback — unless Houston's Deshaun Watson goes on the trade block, and Miami pursues him. Either way, Brissett will likely be on the bench at age 28. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
WR Will Fuller agrees to 1-year deal with Miami Dolphins

By Steven Wine Mar. 18, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) passes during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Philadelphia, in this Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, file photo. Jettisoning a veteran player often comes with a price in the NFL, and not just because of the loss of skill and experience. In most cases, these annual late-winter moves leave a team trying to create more space under the salary cap with a certain amount of dead money. That can put the squeeze on free agent pursuits. The Philadelphia Eagles are the extreme example this year with a $33.8 million charge for trading quarterback Carson Wentz.(AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Colts open free agency by making Wentz trade official

By Michael Marot Mar. 17, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Brissett agrees to 1-year deal to be Dolphins backup QB

By Steven Wine Mar. 16, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — Quarterback Jacoby Brissett agreed Tuesday to a $7.5 million, one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, where he'll replace Ryan Fitzpatrick as...

FILE - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller takes up his position during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisc., in this Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, file photo. The Denver Broncos have exercised star linebacker Von Miller's 2021 option. The move engages the final season of the six-year, $114.5 million contract Miller signed in 2016 in the aftermath of his Super Bowl 50 MVP performance. It also guarantees him $7 million of his $17.5 million base salary. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Spend, spend, spend on 2nd day of "legal tampering" in NFL

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, in this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo. om Brady has agreed to a contract extension with the Buccaneers that provides the Super Bowl champions with much-needed salary cap relief and will help the seven-time NFL champion reach a goal of playing until he’s at least 45. Brady posted a picture of himself on Twitter, signing the extension Friday, March 12, 2021, with the message: “In pursuit of 8 ... LFG@ Buccaneers we’re keeping the band together.” (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Nobody comes for free in NFL free agency that begins Monday

By Barry Wilner Mar. 13, 2021 01:20 PM EST

Colts hope to solidify LT, pass rush as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:41 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (11-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: WR T.Y. Hilton, LB Anthony Walker, DE Justin Houston, DE Denico Autry, CB Xavier...

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. The Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade not only has whet fans' appetites for big deals, it's caused a social media frenzy about which quarterbacks are headed elsewhere. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Colts trying to find continuity after making deal for Wentz

By Michael Marot Feb. 25, 2021 03:50 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz speaks with members of the media after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Philadelphia, in this Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, file photo. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
AP source: Eagles send Carson Wentz to Colts for draft picks

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 18, 2021 12:08 PM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New Eagles coach Nick Sirianni values connecting, competing

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2021 07:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts assistant quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady is shown on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Indianapolis Colts made it official Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady has been promoted to offensive coordinator. He will become the NFL's third Black offensive coordinator, replacing Nick Sirianni who took the Philadelphia Eagles coaching job last week.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Brady charting new course with Indianapolis offense in flux

By Michael Marot Jan. 27, 2021 02:28 AM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Eagles hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni as head coach

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2021 01:25 PM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
AP sources: Eagles plan to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 21, 2021 02:41 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a defensive stop against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. Leonard was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ballard contemplates possibility of Rivers returning to Indy

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2021 05:21 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, file photo. Reich, a former quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, returns to Orchard Park, N.Y. for an NFL wild-card football game against the Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Colts' early end serves as motivation for better run in 2021

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2021 04:36 PM EST