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FILE - Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. NFL.com gives the 6-foot-3, 197-pound Williams a grade of 6.18 — an above-average backup who may eventually become a starter _ though it's unclear where that puts him in next week's draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Division II star emerges among NFL's small-school prospects

By Michael Marot Apr. 19, 2022 11:42 AM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Gilmore sees Colts, defense as perfect fit to reboot career

By Michael Marot Apr. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts have solidified their secondary by signing five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, April 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Colts solidify secondary by signing Gilmore

By Michael Marot Apr. 15, 2022 10:52 AM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Colts open free agency with 2 trades, re-sign 4 players

By Michael Marot Mar. 16, 2022 07:37 PM EDT

New Indianapolis Colts NFL football team defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bradley intent on taking Colts' defense to top of league

By Michael Marot Feb. 09, 2022 03:28 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks to the media after an NFL football practice in Henderson, Nev., Friday, July 30, 2021. The Indianapolis Colts hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Reich adds Bradley as Colts new defensive coordinator

Feb. 07, 2022 12:47 PM EST

AFC wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14), of the Buffalo Bills, and NFC cornerback Trevon Diggs (7), of the Dallas Cowboys, leap during an incomplete pass during the second half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Herbert, Crosby send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl's return

By Greg Beacham Feb. 06, 2022 06:00 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Pro Bowl players echo concerns brought by Flores' lawsuit

By Greg Beacham Feb. 05, 2022 08:50 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison tries to get past Green Bay Packers' De'Vondre Campbell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Campbell's bet on himself pays huge dividends

By Steve Megargee Jan. 20, 2022 07:10 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past Chicago Bears' Jaylon Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game on Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Five players, including dynamic pass catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team, announced Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
5 players are unanimous choices for AP's NFL All-Pro Team

By Barry Wilner Jan. 14, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) leave the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Late-season collapse proves costly, Colts miss playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2022 05:45 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 01:43 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) carries the ball up field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts eye playoff berth, Jags brace for 'Klown out' finale

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:21 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) walks off the field after his pass was intercepted by the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No Thursday game doesn't make the pickings any easier

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) dives into the endzone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts, Raiders hope to clear up AFC's muddled playoff chase

By Michael Marot Dec. 30, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates along with teammates Kenny Moore II (23) and Khari Willis after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:53 PM EST

FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden stands on the sideline during an NFL football game in October 1978. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)
Pivotal game for Colts, Raiders could have playoff impact

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 10:10 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Colts won 22-16. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Revised COVID protocols have Colts making contingency plans

By Michael Marot Dec. 29, 2021 03:39 PM EST