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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett, left, looks for a receiver as guard Braden Smith (72) blocks Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:47 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) after an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. The Siant won 34-7. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Colts bottom out in blowout loss to Saints

By Guerry Smith Dec. 17, 2019 01:40 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates with teammate T.Y. Hilton (13) after a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Colts receiver Hilton active for vs. Saints.

Dec. 16, 2019 07:20 PM EST

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training camp, in Philadelphia. Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of San Francisco and Malcolm Jenkins of Philadelphia are among 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 09:00 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 10:15 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 9 New York Giants at Philadelphia, 8:15 p.m. Eli Manning makes his first start since Week 2...

Bucs' Mike Evans hurts hamstring on TD catch

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:34 PM EST
Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans caught a 61-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and injured his hamstring on the play. Evans...

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) after Leonard intercepted a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2019 04:23 AM EST
NFL CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett’s indefinite suspension for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to throw as he is chased by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Denico Autry (96) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Colts struggle in pass game in 20-17 loss to Texans

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 22, 2019 01:45 AM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts with teammate Will Fuller (15) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Hopkins has 2 TDs, Texans beat Colts 20-17 to top AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 21, 2019 11:26 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans 11/21/2019

Nov. 21, 2019 08:31 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...

Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans' Keke Coutee (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts' improving defense gets boost from Leonard's return

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 10/20/2019

Oct. 20, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich calls a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Colts' defensive struggles provide reason for concern

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2019 06:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts' defense, Raiders' offense seeking breakthrough moment

By Michael Marot Sep. 26, 2019 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets' Trevor Siemian (19) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Garrett leads the league with five sacks in two games. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Ravens-Chiefs more than big defense vs big offense

By Barry Wilner Sep. 20, 2019 12:26 AM EDT