NFL 2021: AFC clearly the deeper, more powerful conference
It’s almost as if the NFL is emulating college football heading into the 2021 seasonSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Colts waive TE Jordan Thomas with injury settlement Colts waived TE Jordan Thomas with an injury settlement on Monday.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Stephen Holder: The Colts have activated left tackle Eric... - The Athletic The Colts have activated left tackle Eric Fisher from the COVID-19 reserve list and, in a corresponding move, released defensive tackle Antw...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fantasy football inside info: Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Palmer and the top breakout pick on every team (UPDATED) We asked our NFL writers to give us a breakout candidate for the team they cover, including Jacob Harris, Josh Palmer and more!
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
From Brooklyn pizza shop to FCS, Colts DT Chris Williams is most unlikely member of 53 Williams had just one scholarship offer in high school, went undrafted from a struggling FCS program and spent his rookie year on the practi...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Colts' Isaiah Rodgers Honored At Alma Mater Howard W. Blake High School With Jersey Retirement Rodgers was honored at the high school in Tampa on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Ryan Kelly - Back from COVID list Kelly (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kelly landed on the COVID list at the start of the week but will quickly rejoin the active roster. The 28-year-old should continue to handle starting duties at center for the Colts in 2021.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts lose Andre Chachere to Eagles on waiver wire, get Marvell Tell on practice squad Indianapolis also brought back fifth-round pick Marvell Tell on the practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Andrew Vollert - Shifts back to IR Vollert (ankle) reverted to Indianapolis' injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's official transactions report.
Impact Vollert is dealing with an ankle issue sustained during the Colts' preseason finale. He spent most of the 2020 season on Indianapolis' practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts LB Leonard Won't Get Vaccinated Until He Has More Information Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard has no problem bringing down ball carriers, but he's not as eager to tackle the COVID vaccine. Leona...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM
Do the Colts use Nyheim Hines enough? The simple answer is no Nyheim Hines wants more: More carries, more catches, more yards, more explosive plays, more touchdowns. And he's earned it.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Insider: Carson Wentz 'optimistic' he will start Colts season opener against Seattle The Indianapolis Colts quarterback has missed practice time to surgery and COVID-19 protocols, but there's more than a week to prepare for S...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THESTARPRESS.COM
Colts LB Darius Leonard is not vaccinated. Here's why, in his own words 'I’m not pro-vax. I’m not anti-vax. I got to learn. When you don’t know a lot about something, you have to educate yourself about it.'
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Colts' Carson Wentz addresses vaccination status: 'It's a personal decision' "I’m not going to go in depth on why, but it’s a personal decision for me and my family," Wentz said. "I respect everybody else’s decision a...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Colts' Carson Wentz addresses vaccination: 'It's a personal decision' "I’m not going to go in depth on why, but it’s a personal decision for me and my family," Wentz said. "I respect everybody else’s decision a...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Colts' Wentz 'I know what's at stake' regarding COVID-19 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz discusses his choice of not getting vaccinated and what effects it can have on the team.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Carson Wentz - Returns to full-team drills Wentz (foot) went through 11-on-11 drills at Thursday's practice, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact A brief stint on the COVID list delayed his return to full-team drills from Monday to Thursday. It shouldn't matter in terms of Week 1 availability, with all signs suggesting the Colts expect Wentz to start against the Seahawks -- a sentiment the QB echoed after Thursday's practice, per George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin. Fellow QB Sam Ehlinger (knee) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, leaving Wentz and Jacob Eason as the only signal-callers on Indy's 53-man roster. Wentz is approaching the front end of his recovery timeline (5-12 weeks) after Aug. 2 foot surgery, seemingly headed for a best-case scenario, albeit with risk of re-injury.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ashton Dulin - Wins roster spot Dulin has made Indianapolis' 53-man roster.
Impact Dulin was in contention for the fifth wide receiver role with Mike Strachan and Dezmon Patmon, but he was outplayed in the preseason by both. Dulin is mostly on the roster for his prowess on special teams and may not be much of a factor as a receiver unless there are several injuries.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wentz still weighing options after return from COVID list
The Indianapolis Colts have activated three starters from the reserve/COVID-19 list: quarterback Carson Wentz, center Ryan Kelly and receiver Zach PascalSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Ehlinger - Lands on IR, as expected The Colts placed Ehlinger (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ehlinger has already been ruled out for the month of September due to a knee sprain, so it's no surprise to see the Colts send him to IR. The rookie sixth-round pick will be eligible for activation as soon as Week 4 against the Dolphins.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dezmon Patmon - Placed on injured reserve Patmon (foot) was placed on injured reserve, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Patmon was a candidate for the fifth receiver role, but hurt his foot in the final preseason game. The severity of his injury isn't clear, but he'll miss at least three games. With T.Y. Hilton out at least several games due to a neck surgery, Patmon may have missed an opportunity to get significant playing time.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Pascal - Returning to practice Pascal was removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday morning, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pascal returns to practice along with QB Carson Wentz (foot) and starting center Ryan Kelly. Pascal's absence coincided with WR T.Y. Hilton's surgery for a disc injury in his neck, ruling the veteran out for at least three games. Pascal seemed to be competing with Parris Campbell for slot snaps earlier this summer, but the Colts may now use him as a replacement for Hilton, at least early on in the season. They kick things off with a Week 1 home game against the Seahawks.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
T.Y. Hilton - Placed on injured reserve Hilton (neck) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Hilton had surgery Wednesday to address a disc issue in his neck. It's unclear if Hilton will be sidelined beyond the three-game minimum, but Colts general manager Chris Ballard said it wasn't a major procedure. Parris Campbell and Zach Pascal should take on increased snaps and target volume opposite Michael Pittman while Hilton is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Wentz - Activated from COVID-19 list The Colts activated Wentz (foot) from the reserve/COVID list Thursday morning, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wentz, WR Zach Pascal and C Ryan Kelly have been removed from the list in time for Thursday's practice. Wentz had been scheduled for a full practice Monday before he was deemed a close contact of a team employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The quarterback thus seems likely to be a full practice participant Thursday, with the Colts preparing to start him Sept. 12 against Seattle -- six weeks removed from foot surgery. Jacob Eason is the backup plan if Wentz can't go, while Sam Ehlinger is likely out until October with a knee sprain.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts activate QB Carson Wentz, C Ryan Kelly from COVID-19 list Colts activated QB Carson Wentz, C Ryan Kelly and WR Zach Pascal from the COVID-19 list.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
