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    Colts Debut New Indiana License Plate Design

    INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts, in conjunction with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), today released an updated design for the popular Colts special group recognition license plate. The new plate incorporates the iconic Colts "Horseshoe," one of the oldest and most...
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    Jack Doyle On Building Rapport With Philip Rivers, Embracing Run Blocking Role

    » Doyle completely embraces the challenge of blocking in the run game: Doyle has always been known as a solid blocker at the tight end position, but his services became even more valuable when Frank Reich was hired as the Colts' head coach in 2018. Reich hasn't been shy about his desire for a...
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    T.Y. Hilton Removed From NFI List; WR Malik Henry Waived

    The Indianapolis Colts today placed wide receiver T.Y. Hilton on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, and also waived or released seven players: wide receiver Rodney Adams, running back Darius Jackson, defensive end Jegs Jegede, tackle Cedrick Lang, cornerback Picasso Nelson Jr., tackle Travis...
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    Frank Reich On Starter At Running Back, Considering Three QBs On Roster

    » The Colts aren't considering utilizing more of a "bubble" approach like some other teams: While organizations like the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys have set up their players, coaches and essential staff in hotels near their facilities in an effort to thwart the COVID-19 virus...
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    Brian Baker On His Strategy On Passing Downs, Playing The 'Hot' Hand Up Front, Justin Houston's Consistency

    » Ideally, the Colts will focus more on putting their four best pass rushers on the field on obvious passing downs vs. trying to fit certain positions: In the Colts' base defense, they feature two defensive ends off the edge and a three-tech and a one-tech at defensive tackle. While the team...
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    Jonathan Gannon On Xavier Rhodes Addition, Better Communication In Secondary

    » After coaching Xavier Rhodes for four years with the Minnesota Vikings, Gannon is excited about what Rhodes can do now that he's with the Colts: Gannon was an assistant defensive backs/quality control coach with the Vikings from 2014-17. During that period, Rhodes developed into one of the top...
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    Colts Sign Free Agent Safety Tavon Wilson; Activate Cornerback Jackson Porter From Reserve/COVID-19 List

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent safety Tavon Wilson and activated cornerback Jackson Porter from the Reserve/COVID-19 List. Wilson, 6-0, 208 pounds, has appeared in 110 career games (43 starts) in his time with the Detroit Lions (2016-19) and New England Patriots...
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    Chris Strausser On Quenton Nelson's Drive, Competition At Tackle, Howard Mudd

    » Strausser says Quenton Nelson has a "tremendous desire to be the best that's ever played:" Nelson has already had one of the greatest starts for an offensive lineman in NFL history. Last year, he became just the seventh player since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger to be named First-Team All-Pro in...
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    T.Y. Hilton On Recovery Timeline, Contract Situation, Colts' Offensive Weapons

    » Placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list to begin training camp, Hilton expects to be back on the field soon: This one's pretty short and sweet — while Hilton, who has been nursing a hamstring injury, currently counts towards the team's 80-man offseason roster, he must be physically...
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    Xavier Rhodes On Man-To-Man Emphasis, Linebacker Mentality At Cornerback

    » Rhodes continues to embrace the challenge of playing more zone defense looks with the Colts compared to his mostly man-to-man background: Rhodes mostly played in a man-to-man scheme his first seven NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, but now with the Colts and defensive coordinator Matt...
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    Colts Sign Free Agent DT Taylor Stallworth

    INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts today signed free agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth. Stallworth, 6-2, 305 pounds, played in 18 career games with the New Orleans Saints over the last two seasons (2018-19) and totaled 16 tackles (11 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss, 1.0 sack and one...
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    The Week Ahead At 2020 Colts Training Camp: Aug 10-15

    Other Virtual Fan Opportunities Daily Fan Sweepstakes On each day of Colts Camp, fans will have the opportunity to enter an online sweepstakes for special Colts prizes, including player autographed items, sponsor prizes and other Colts merchandise. Fans may enter at...
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    Frank Reich On 'Very Productive' First Week Of Camp, Jonathan Taylor Impressions, Addressing Safety Position

    You're now one week into the whole team being together for training camp. What were your top takeaways from these first few days, even if you're limited to strength and conditioning and walkthroughs right now? Reich: "Just the introductions to schemes and going from Zoom meetings to getting on...
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    DeForest Buckner On His Goals For 2020, Feeling 'Slept On,' Indy's Offensive Line

    » Buckner has some lofty goals for himself heading into the 2020 season: While everybody knows the Colts' team goal this season — winning a Super Bowl title (more on that a little later) — it's always interesting to hear what specific individual goals the players are trying to achieve heading...
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    Nick Sirianni 1-on-1: On T.Y. Hilton's Redemption, Being Back Around Philip Rivers, Trey Burton Addition

    There definitely seems to be a palpable energy coming from this team so far through the first few days of training camp. What's the dynamic like for you, finally being able to get back into the complex and with the players? Sirianni: "As much as I love being home with my family, it's great to...
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    Dave Hammer On Infection Control Officer Role For Colts, COVID-19 Team Protocols

    Dave, you might be the busiest guy I know right now as the point person at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center handling every health-related need surrounding the Colts. You name it, the virus has affected the team in terms of football operations: team and position meeting rooms moved all...
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    Frank Reich On Players Opting Out, His COVID-19 Contingency Plans, Rookie Observations

    » Reich understands and respects the decisions of his players who have decided to opt-out for the 2020 season: On Tuesday, the Colts announced that linebacker Skai Moore had become their first player to decide to be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list; on Wednesday, Reich said that cornerback...
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    Philip Rivers On Talent At Receiver, Self-Motivation With Few Or No Fans, Decision To Play In 2020

    » Rivers is excited to utilize a "deep" group of receivers, helping add to the unpredictability factor for the offense: Whether it's T.Y. Hilton, Zach Pascal, Parris Campbell or rookie Michael Pittman Jr., or even a number of guys battling for spots behind them, the Colts can boast quite a...
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    Frank Reich 1-on-1: On Start Of #ColtsCamp, Rookie Reps, Reuniting With Philip Rivers

    How good does it feel to be back? I'm sure there's at least some sense of normalcy where you're back at the facility, talking about football after a long offseason filled with things out of your control. Reich: "Yeah, Matt, it's been great, just on a personal level with the coaches, us just...
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