Malik Hooker
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

Indianapolis Colts' DeForest Buckner (99) recovers a fumble by Green Bay Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Rookies make big impact as Colts stay in playoff contention

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (13) runs around Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts still looking for consistency halfway through season

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) walks off the field with a team trainer after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Barkley, 49ers hit with potentially season-ending injuries

By Dave Skretta Sep. 20, 2020 07:50 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Taylor makes hefty workload pay off as Colts beat Vikings

By Michael Marot Sep. 20, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Rivers looks to rebound from 2 interceptions in Colts opener

By Michael Marot Sep. 16, 2020 05:26 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (29) follows a play during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The Colts have decided not to exercise their fifth-year option on Hooker, which could make him an unrestricted free agent after next season. Team officials faced a Monday afternoon, May 4, deadline to extend the deal but opted against it. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Colts decide not to exercise 5th-year option on Hooker

May. 04, 2020 08:34 PM EDT

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

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

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Williams (33) is tackled by Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Kamalei Correa (44) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:37 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) yells before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 12:22 PM EST

Miami Dolphins defensive back Steven Parker (26) runs to the sideline after an interception in the end zone against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) is tackled by Houston Texans' Phillip Gaines (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Red alert: Broncos, Colts prepare for test of strengths

By Michael Marot Oct. 24, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

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

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Justin Houston (99) reacts after tackling Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Leonard returns to Colts' practice following bye week

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Colts shut down Mahomes, Chiefs offense in 19-13 victory

By Dave Skretta Oct. 06, 2019 11:43 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) is helped from the field after he was injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 08:58 PM EDT

Mack and Hilton active, Hill out for Colts-Chiefs matchup

Oct. 06, 2019 07:19 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Colts running back Marlon Mack and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton are active for the Colts' Sunday night trip to Kansas City, while Chiefs wide...