Colts starting safety Khari Willis retiring at 26 years old to pursue ministry
Willis finishes his career with 219 tackles, four interceptions and 3.5 sacks, but the Colts have spent the offseason stocking the safety position.
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Rodrigo Blankenship knows he has to prove leg in Colts kicker competition vs. Jake Verity
Blankenship has made just 3 of 8 field goals (37.5 percent) from 46 yards or more, the second-worst mark for NFL kickers since 2018.
Why Darius Leonard’s back surgery should help ankle fully recover
“My guess is now that the back issue is cleared up, the work that he does (on the ankle) will actually take effect.”
Insider: How Peyton Manning is influencing Quenton Nelson’s approach to leadership
Quenton Nelson on Peyton Manning: “We built a relationship. … He gave me his number and said ‘Feel free to text me anytime.'”
Colts All-Pro LB Darius Leonard having back surgery, will miss time during training camp
Leonard had previously been dealing with an ankle injury.
The Matt Ryan Effect: How the new Indianapolis Colts QB has already made a big difference
The Colts wrap up their offseason program this week with the mandatory minicamp, and Ryan’s effect on Indianapolis is palpable.
Insider: Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. wants to prove to everybody he’s a No. 1 receiver
Pittman Jr.’s goal in 2021 was to double every major statistical category, a high bar he leaped over. Now he has his sights set on something harder.
Insider: Bernhard Raimann’s unlikely NFL path drives Colts’ hope he’s franchise left tackle
Raimann’s work ethic, athleticism and rapid ability to learn and improve have been evident throughout his journey from Austria to the NFL.
Colts sign Phillip Lindsay, a two-time 1,000-yard rusher, as depth behind Jonathan Taylor
Lindsay posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons for Denver in 2018 and 2019, but he’s struggled in the two years since then.
Insider: UDFA Colts RB C.J. Verdell ready to regain 1,000-yard form after remarkable recovery
Verdell’s final season at Oregon was derailed by a broken fibula and dislocated ankle, and he’s already back on the field, less than a year later.