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That's a pretty loaded group of tight ends (the best in the league, in fact) until you look and see that every one of them except for Billy Brown is due to become a free agent in 2020. While some of them may be re-signed, the reality of life in the NFL is that your roster never looks the same...

» Rock Ya-Sin is trying to follow the Darius Leonard approach to his rookie year: Leonard, of course, played his college ball at an FCS school, South Carolina State, and would be selected by the Colts early in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Playing with the same chip on his shoulder...

INDIANAPOLIS — The more you can do, the higher the likelihood that you carve your way onto a roster in the NFL. For Indianapolis Colts 2019 fifth-round pick Marvell Tell III, he could provide help to the Colts in the form of a cornerback, safety and core special teams player. He played a...

———————— » Jay F. (Mineola, N.Y.): “I am a life-long COLTS fan... Both Baltimore and Indianapolis. Shame on you for not mentioning the passing of a Great Colt Gino Marchetti.” Walker: Jay, with all due respect, the Colts had many mentions of the passing of Gino Marchetti that you may have...

INDIANAPOLIS — Dwight Freeney, the dominating defensive end and a cornerstone of the historic Indianapolis Colts teams of the 2000s, will be inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor at Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2019 season, the Colts announced today. Freeney played 11 seasons...

» Darius Leonard was feeling good about his All-Pro rookie campaign, until…: Leonard reported for the first day of the offseason workout program a couple weeks back and was greeted by defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, and he wanted to watch some film with the linebacker. “(We) watched every...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts today signed linebacker Ben Banogu, tackle Jackson Barton, defensive end Gerri Green, center Javon Patterson and linebacker E.J. Speed. The Colts have now signed five of their 10 draft picks from the 2019 NFL Draft. Banogu, 6-3, 249 pounds, was selected...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts today signed nine undrafted free agents, including wide receiver Ashton Dulin, wide receiver Penny Hart, kicker Clayton Hatfield, tight end Hale Hentges, defensive end Jegs Jegede, cornerback Jamal Peters, cornerback Chris Rayford, defensive tackle Johnny...

news Colts Sign Nine Undrafted Free Agents The Indianapolis Colts today signed nine undrafted free agents, including Ashton Dulin (WR), Penny Hart (WR), Clayton Hatfield (K), Hale Hentges (TE), Jegs Jegede (DE), Jamal Peters (CB), Chris Rayford (CB), Johnny Robinson (DT) and Jordan Thompson (DT).

» Linebacker Ben Banogu: the second-round (49th-overall) pick has been assigned No. 52. Those who have worn 52 in the past for the Colts include Greg Bracelin, Ricky Chatman, Buster Davis, A.J. Edds, Randy Edmunds, Cody Glenn, Najee Goode, Lee Gross, Ramon Guzman, D’Qwell Jackson, Ralph Jones...

Similar to Leonard, one concern for Okereke coming into the draft was that he does sometimes get stuck on blocks. He can be taught better hand-fighting techniques and how to use his leverage to get out of those situations. He will also sometimes come in too hot in the run game, missing the...

INDIANAPOLIS — A third unrestricted free agent from the Indianapolis Colts’ 2018 team is signing elsewhere. Veteran linebacker Najee Goode will sign a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. Goode, who will be 30 by Week 1 of the 2019 season...

————————— » The Colts begin action the next night with the second pick of the second round. Immediately, the team has two options: trade back again, or get a guy they love in Temple cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. The answer is clear once the Colts go on the clock. Mike Derice, the area scout who...

—————————— Pro Football Focus Grade: Average Read more: Click here Indianapolis traded out of the first round to gather more picks, several of which they took advantage of on Day 2. Tempe cornerback Rock Ya-Sin has the size and length NFL teams covet at the cornerback position. He’s a...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts’ defensive rebuild was ahead of schedule by the end of the 2018 season, and they are now taking steps to move it to the next level in the 2019 NFL Draft. After selecting cornerback Rock Ya-Sin with their first pick at No. 34, the Colts then drafted TCU...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard on Saturday said the team plans to exercise the fifth-year option on center Ryan Kelly’s rookie contract. The Colts have until May 3 to officially make the move, which would keep Kelly in Indy through at least 2020. Kelly, who...

Following the college season was another big test for Ya-Sin at the Senior Bowl. Only a year removed from being an FCS player, he would really be seeing the cream of the crop for a week down in Mobile, Ala. The event proved to be no problem for Ya-Sin, however. “He was just as tenacious in...

» ROUND 2, PICK 2 (34th overall): Rock Ya-Sin, cornerback, Temple » ROUND 2, PICK 17 (49th overall): Ben Banogu, linebacker, TCU » ROUND 2, PICK 27 (59th overall): Parris Campbell, wide receiver, Ohio State » ROUND 3, PICK 26 (89th overall): Bobby Okereke, linebacker, Stanford » ROUND 4...

I’m sure you know there is a lot of toughness on this offensive line. How big of a part of your game is that? “It has to be. If you’re an offensive lineman you have to be tough. So I really attribute that to the past couple years working on my toughness in this game, but I feel like it’s paid...