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Feb182021 by adminNo Comments

Eagles to trade Carson Wentz to Colts

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Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade former No. 2 overall pick and 2017 Pro Bowl selection Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. Sources told NFL Network and ESPN on Thursday that the Colts will send a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to the Eagles in exchange for the quarterback. Advertisement The second-round pick becomes a first-round pick in 2022 if Wentz takes 75% of the Colts' quarterback snaps in 2021 or if he takes 70% of the snaps and the Colts make the playoffs. Wentz, 28, completed a career-low 57.4% of his passes for 2,620 yards, 16 touchdowns and an NFL-high 15 interceptions in 12 starts last season. He completed 63.9% of his throws for 4,039 yards, 27 scores and seven interceptions in 16 starts in...

Nov262019 by adminNo Comments

Indianapolis Colts place Pro Bowl TE Eric Ebron on injured reserve

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Nov. 25 (UPI) -- The Indianapolis Colts put Pro Bowl tight end Eric Ebron on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury. The Colts signed tight end Ross Travis to the active roster in a corresponding roster move. The team later added free-agent tight end Matt Lengel to provide depth at the position. Ebron played in the Colts' loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday, recording four catches for 44 yards despite sitting out two days of practice because of his injury. He later said on social media that the ankle has been bothering him since the beginning of the season, but he was hoping to delay surgery until the off-season. "Up to this point, the team and I have done everything in our power to manage the pain and get me out there each and every week," Ebron wrote on Twitter. "My goal...

Nov172019 by adminNo Comments

Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack exits with hand injury vs. Jaguars

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Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Indianapolis Colts starting running back Marlon Mack exited Sunday's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a hand injury. Mack, who was having one of his strongest performances of the season, was knocked out of the game in the third quarter. He rushed 14 times for 109 yards, including four runs of at least 10 yards, and a touchdown before leaving with the injury. The Colts quickly ruled out Mack for the remainder of the game. League sources told NFL Media that Mack's hand injury could be significant. Jonathan Williams became the Colts' primary tailback following Mack's injury. Nyheim Hines backed him up and received snaps as the team's pass-catcher in the backfield. Although Mack has been healthy this year, the third-year running back has struggled with injuries ...

Sep292019 by adminNo Comments

Indianapolis Colts’ Darius Leonard ruled out, T.Y. Hilton doubtful vs. Raiders

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Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard was ruled out and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders, the team announced Friday. Leonard, who led the NFL in tackles (163) as a rookie last season, didn't practice this week and will miss his second straight game, according to the Colts' official injury report. He hasn't practiced since he sustained a concussion in the team's Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans. Leonard will remain out until he passes the league's concussion protocol. Rookie linebacker Bobby Okereke is expected to start at middle linebacker again with Anthony Walker playing on the outside. Hilton suffered a quadriceps injury late in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. He remained ...

May32019 by adminNo Comments

Indianapolis Colts trying out QB Chad Kelly at rookie camp

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May 3 (UPI) -- The Indianapolis Colts invited former Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly to rookie minicamp. Indianapolis is having rookie camp from Friday through Sunday. Kelly was at the camp Friday on a tryout basis. Kelly -- the nephew of Hall of Famer Jim Kelly -- was a seventh-round pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2017 NFL Draft. He didn't take a snap during his rookie campaign, but had a successful 2018 preseason. Kelly completed 66.7 percent of his throws for 466 yards, three scores and two touchdowns in four preseason appearances. He appeared in one regular season game last year for the Broncos, taking a knee for a one-yard loss. The Broncos released Kelly after he was arrested for trespassing in October. The 25-year-old completed 63.9 percent of his throws for 6,858 yards, 50 tou...