Indianapolis Colts Trade Rumors

Former Colts safety Marlin Jackson visits Eagles
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March 10
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"Finally, a free-agent visit. The Eagles apparently see Marlin Jackson as a free safety, and there seems to be a pretty good chance that Jackson will be signed by the time he is scheduled to meet with reporters today at 11 a.m. at NovaCare. (Though at least one report indicates a pending visit with the Jets.) Yes, he's the Colts cornerback with the anterior cruciate ligament injuries each of the past two seasons, the left in 2009 and the right in 2008. He is the guy who intercepted Tom Brady to seal the Colts' trip to the Super Bowl following the 2006 season. No, he isn't Michael Jackson's brother. That's Marlon. What else do we know? Well, Jackson was a Jason Avant teammate at Michigan, ..."
Giants sign quarterback Jim Sorgi
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March 9
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Jim Sorgi's agent didn't expect a deal on Monday but was hopeful it would come soon. It did. On Tuesday, Sorgi got his contract. The Giants signed Sorgi to a one-year deal after their doctors conversed with some other physicians who have examined Sorgi's shoulder. Obviously, they got the answers they were looking for and the ones Sorgi's agent said he was hoping to provide. "The team doctor talked to (noted orthopedic surgeon) Dr. (James) Andrews. He has a history with Jim," Sorgi's agent, Matt Brei, said by phone. "It was a matter of everybody getting comfortable, so we got the doctors in contact and everything was cleared. That's where a little bit of the holdup was." After six seasons ..."
Colts cornerback Jackson to visit Eagles
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March 8
Philadelphia Daily News
 
"The Eagles, like a lot of other teams, weren't really excited by this year's diluted unrestricted free-agent pool. This morning, we are starting to grasp exactly how unexcited they really are; the only free agent with a confirmed Eagles visit scheduled is Indianapolis corner Marlin Jackson, whose last two seasons have been ended by serious knee injuries. And Jackson, 26, a restricted free agent who wasn't tendered, is scheduled to come here after he visits Baltimore tomorrow. As Eagles coach Andy Reid noted in his Friday-evening radio appearance at the Maxwell Club dinner, the expansion of restricted free agency to everybody with less than 6 years' experience means the UFAs are mostly ..."
Titans should consider another Colt
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March 6
Tennessean
 
"The Titans have a long history of signing former Colts, and vice versa. In the past Tennessee has added guys like linebacker David Thornton, guard Jake Scott, cornerback Nick Harper and tight end Ben Hartsock. Here's another former Colt they should consider: cornerback Marlin Jackson. He would seem to be a guy right up their alley. A first-round pick in 2005, Jackson quickly proved to be a solid player. But he suffered ACL injuries in the past two seasons, including last November. His situation is similar to Keith Bulluck's - recovering and hoping another team gives him a chance after the Colts failed to tender him."
Colts sign Brackett to 5-year deal
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March 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"Linebacker Gary Brackett has agreed to a five-year contract that will keep him with the Indianapolis Colts a source with knowledge of the situation said this morning. Terms of the deal were not immediately available but Colts owner Jim Irsay said last week he intended to make a commitment to Brackett "competitive with some of the top guys at his position." Had Brackett not been signed after discussions that went deep into Thursday night, he would have become an unrestricted free agent and been free to sign with any team."
Brock says he has played last game with Colts
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March 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"Although immediate confirmation was not available, defensive lineman Raheem Brock apparently has played his last game for the Indianapolis Colts. "The superbowl was the last time ull see me in a colts uniform!" Brock tweeted on twitter.com late this afternoon. "Its been real indy." Brock's agent, Kevin Pompey, said he hadn't spoken with Brock but knew the player had a meeting with Colts president Bill Polian today. Brock was under contract through the 2010 season. He was due to make $3.79 million."
Colts, Brackett talk deep into night
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March 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"Negotiations between linebacker Gary Brackett and the Indianapolis Colts continued late Thursday night with the possibility that a new contract will be announced today, a source familiar with the situation said. Whatever the resolution of Brackett's talks, the Colts apparently have said goodbye to another defensive stalwart. "The superbowl was the last time ull see me in a colts uniform?" defensive lineman Raheem Brock tweeted on twitter.com late Thursday afternoon. "It's been real indy." Brock's agent, Kevin Pompey, hadn't spoken with his client, but he knew the player had a meeting with Colts president Bill Polian on Thursday afternoon. The Colts made no announcement."
Brackett faces decision today
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March 4
Indianapolis Star
 
"Gary Brackett's hopes of a negotiating a contract that will keep him with the Indianapolis Colts have moved into their final day. Brackett's agent, Brian Mackler, confirmed Wednesday that talks continue with Colts president Bill Polian. Unless an agreement is reached before 12:01 a.m. Friday, Brackett will become an unrestricted free agent and be free to sign with any NFL team. Brackett, 29, is a seven-year veteran who has been the Colts' starting middle linebacker since 2005 and their defensive captain since 2007. He is looking for a contract commensurate with those responsibilities, and last week Colts owner Jim Irsay said he was prepared to make a commitment to Brackett "competitive ..."
Irsay says team will make 'competitive' offer to keep Brackett
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February 27
Indianapolis Star
 
"Gary Brackett is intent on maximizing his status as a free agent-to-be, and his team owner made it clear the Indianapolis Colts are ready to do their part. Jim Irsay said Friday that he's willing to make a financial commitment to Brackett, his starting middle linebacker and defensive captain, that will be "competitive with some of the top-notch guys at his position. "I don't know what the final numbers are going to be," Irsay added, "but it's going to be a sizable commitment in terms of getting it done in a multiyear way." The NFL's highest-paid middle linebackers include Chicago's Brian Urlacher, who's working under a five-year, $47.2 million contract; the New York Jets' Bart Scott (six ..."
Colts decide to pass on 'tagging' Brackett
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February 26
Indianapolis Star
 
"As expected, it will take a long-term contract for the Indianapolis Colts to keep linebacker Gary Brackett off the free agent market. The deadline for using the franchise or transition tags passed Thursday. Brian Mackler, Brackett's agent, said Thursday he and the team still were trying to work out a new deal before the start of free agency March 5. The idea of "tagging'' Brackett never was attractive to the Colts. That would have meant a one-year contract of either $9.68 million as a franchise player or $8.373 million as a transition player. Brackett, 29, has been a defensive mainstay since 2005, starting 72 regular-season games."
Colts not likely to 'tag' Brackett
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February 25
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Colts continue to discuss a new contract for Gary Brackett but aren't likely to use the franchise tag to retain their starting linebacker and defensive captain, team president Bill Polian told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Brackett becomes an unrestricted free agent March 5. The deadline for a team to use a one-year "tag'' is Friday."
Gary Brackett Wants To Stay In Indianapolis
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February 22
SportingNews.com
 
"Colts middle linebacker Gary Brackett, one of a handful of players who could generate a lot of interest as an unrestricted free agent when the market opens March 5, wants to stay in Indianapolis. The team would like to re-sign him and the two sides have been talking, The Indianapolis Star reported. In the past, the Colts have often treated linebackers like replaceable parts, allowing them to leave in free agency. But Brackett, 29, is a key leader who continues to be productive."
Colts, Brackett continue to talk
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February 21
Indianapolis Star
 
"March 5 is slipping nearer and with it impending unrestricted free agency for Gary Brackett, but the Indianapolis Colts linebacker's agent, Brian Mackler, and Colts president Bill Polian are speaking. "Gary has expressed his great desire to retire a Colt," Mackler said Friday. "I'm going to do my best to honor his wishes and Bill and I are going to continue to talk." Brackett is a seven-year veteran and the Colts' defensive captain and signal caller, but the Colts historically haven't paid top money to keep their linebackers. Mike Peterson, Marcus Washington, David Thornton and Cato June have left as free agents since 2003."
Colts sign 6 players
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February 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts signed six free agents to futures contracts. They are quarterback Drew Willy, offensive tackle Jaimie Thomas, wide receivers John Matthews and Taj Smith, cornerback Terrail Lambert and linebacker Brandon Renkart."
Dwight Freeney makes pitch for Keith Bulluck
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February 4
Tennessean
 
"If the Titans don't re-sign Keith Bulluck, All-Pro defensive end Dwight Freeney would like to see the veteran linebacker finish his career with the Colts. "To have a guy who has the experience that he does around the locker room … that would be a tremendous help,'' Freeney said Wednesday. Bulluck and Freeney were teammates at Syracuse and remain friends. Bulluck, recovering from ACL surgery, is slated to become a free agent in March if the Titans don't re-sign him. "He is a tremendous athlete, tremendous talent, and a great guy off the field and I am definitely pulling for him, hoping that his knee comes back together, which I know it will," Freeney said. "Keith has worked so hard at what ..."
Irsay vows to keep Manning long-term
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February 3
Indianapolis Star
 
"Another massive payday awaits Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, whose contract expires at the end of the 2010 season. Owner Jim Irsay reiterated Tuesday the team will address a new deal for the only four-time MVP in league history, and it will be historic. "We know that Peyton's going to be the highest-paid player in the league," Irsay said. "It's something that'll get done. We'll be talking in the offseason." Manning signed a seven-year, $98 million contract in 2004. He's due a base salary of $15.8 million next season. "Peyton's deal is not a hard deal (to get done)," Irsay said. Just expensive. There might be an interesting race between the Colts and New England Patriots to ..."
Colts could be without starting CB
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January 22
New York Post
 
"The Indianapolis Star reports, "The availability of (Colts) starting cornerback Jerraud Powers is in question after the rookie suffered a foot injury during last weekend's divisional win over Baltimore." Mike Chappell writes, "(Powers) did not practice Wednesday and it isn't known if he'll be able to work out this afternoon. If Powers is out, undrafted rookie Jacob Lacey will step in." Lacey appeared in all 16 regular-season games, starting nine."
Seattle's offer to Dungy violated Colts' contract
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January 15
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Seattle Seahawks reached out to former Colts coach Tony Dungy earlier this week to fill their vacant president's position, and opened themselves up to tampering charges in the process. Although Dungy retired Jan. 12, 2009, after seven seasons as the Colts coach, his contract doesn't expire until next month. Basically, he's still property of the Colts. Any team interested in hiring him must first seek permission, which wasn't the case. The Colts will not file tampering charges with the NFL, according to a high-ranking team official who requested his name not be used. But they were on solid ground to do so. The team, the source said, has the Seahawks "dead in the water for tampering for ..."
Sources: Police, FBI team up in probe
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January 15
ESPN.com
 
"Philadelphia police have enlisted the FBI to help investigate whether the fatal shooting of a convicted drug dealer last July is related to an earlier incident in which the victim claimed that he was shot by former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison, ESPN has learned. The victim, Dwight Dixon, was killed in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia on July 21, 2009, when a gunman approached the driver's side of his Toyota Camry and fired four times, shot through the back window, and then fired two more times into the passenger side. Video surveillance taken by a camera at a nearby store shows the gunman -- wearing a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and white sneakers -- fleeing with his ..."
To play or not to play: Leave this call to Manning
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December 27
Detroit Free Press
 columnist Bob Kravitz
"Peyton Manning tried to be circumspect, tried to be political as he danced around the now-weekly questions about playing time. He shrugged, he paused, he stumbled over the words, mentally parsing each one. Yes, he said, everybody would like to play today against the New York Jets, because that's how professional athletes are programmed. But it was up to Jim Caldwell. It was up to Bill Polian. Their team, their call. Nonsense. This ought to be Manning's call, because this is his team, his decade and, ultimately, his legacy. While other men have played a role -- notably Polian, the team's architect -- this run of excellence, this pursuit of perfection that is close enough to touch, this is ..."
Manning will play, but will Painter make his pro debut?
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December 26
Indianapolis Star
 
"Curtis Painter hasn't played a down on game day, but the Indianapolis Colts quarterback has prepared with the same diligence every week of his rookie NFL season. This week was no exception. "I don't think you really can change it," he said. "I think this week more than ever, there's the possibility." Will he or won't he? Coach Jim Caldwell said Friday that "all healthy players" will play against the New York Jets on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium. But exactly whom that will include with six starters questionable or doubtful, in addition to two out, is unclear. "I'm still not going to assign any time period," Caldwell added, leaving open the possibility that a player like quarterback Peyton ..."
Worst 14-0 team ever? Colts will take it
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December 25
Indianapolis Star
 columnist Bob Kravitz
"Today is Christmas, a day for giving, for sharing, and in that generous spirit, I've chosen to give you a piece of my mind on several Colts-related subjects. (It's OK if you didn't get me anything.) Keyshawn Johnson is to analysis what Joe Dean Davenport was to tight-end play. By now, most of you have heard that Johnson called the Colts "the worst 14-0 team" ever. Now, forgetting for just a moment that he's actually, technically correct -- more on that later -- consider how borderline insane that is. Only three teams in the long history of the NFL have gone 14-0. The 1972 Miami Dolphins. The 2007 New England Patriots. And now the Colts. Being the worst 14-0 team ever is like, well . . . ..."
Gonzalez suffers setback
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December 24
Indianapolis Star
 
"The availability of Anthony Gonzalez for the Indianapolis Colts' final two regular-season and the postseason remains in doubt after the third-year receiver did not practice Wednesday. Gonzalez, the team's 2007 first-round draft pick, has not played since spraining a ligament in his right knee in the Sept. 13 season opener against Jacksonville. He suffered a setback during his initial rehabilitation and underwent arthroscopic surgery Nov. 5. Gonzalez went through the Colts' light workout Monday, and team president Bill Polian said on his Monday night radio show the plan was for Gonzalez to practice Wednesday. Barring a setback, Gonzalez was expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's ..."
Colts say let's keep playing
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December 14
Indianapolis Star
 columnist Mike Chappell
"OK, now what? With everything wrapped up except presents under the Christmas tree, what's next for the Indianapolis Colts as they head into the final three games of the regular season? Play it full bore, and see if 13-0 turns into 16-0? Or ease up on the reins and make certain the team is as healthy as possible heading into the division round of the AFC playoffs in mid-January? Only time, and coach Jim Caldwell, will tell. "I've said it before and I'll say it again: I'm playing until they tell me I can't play," center Jeff Saturday insisted after the Colts tied a neat bow around the No. 1 seed and a couple of league milestones with a 28-16 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil ..."
Colts put Sorgi on IR, sign tackle
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December 9
Indianapolis Star
 
"Indianapolis Colts backup quarterback Jim Sorgi was placed on injured reserve today and the team used his roster spot to add some depth at offensive tackle by re-signing Michael Toudouze. Sorgi, in his sixth year, had not practiced the past three weeks with a right shoulder injury. Since Week 9, as a result of the injury, he had been listed as the third quarterback behind rookie Curtis Painter. Sorgi had appeared in one game this season --and it was for only one hand-off. Chad Simpson ran 31 yards for a final score in a 42-6 rout at St. Louis on Oct. 25. Toudouze, a Colts fifth-round selection out of TCU in 2006, also spent time on the practice squad in three years with the team. He played ..."
Colts put QB J.P. Losman through workout
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December 5
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts put former Buffalo Bills quarterback J.P. Losman through a workout Friday. The team's interest in the 2004 first-round draft pick is linked to the uncertain status of veteran backup Jim Sorgi. He has not practiced since suffering an unspecified injury to his right shoulder in a mid-November practice. With Sorgi out, rookie Curtis Painter has served as Peyton Manning's backup in the past three games. Losman passed for 6,211 yards with 33 touchdowns and 34 interceptions during his five-year career with the Bills. He was 10-23 as a starter."
Colts' Freeney ruled out with abdominal injury
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November 29
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts will be without Dwight Freeney for Sunday's AFC South match-up against the Houston Texans. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end and franchise record-holder in sacks has been ruled out with an abdominal injury. Freeney did not practice all week. Freeney has missed nine games during his eight-year career, and seven came at the tailend of the 2007 season when he suffered a foot injury."
Irsay promotes Chris Polian to GM
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November 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"Chris Polian didn't promise more 12-win seasons or AFC South championships on his first day as Indianapolis Colts general manager, but he did pledge continuation of the processes and procedures that have contributed to the NFL's best record over the past 101/2 seasons. "Our core values, our core beliefs, those things don't change," Polian said. "They will remain the core. Adjusting to trends in the league, adjusting to how people play us, adjusting the team on an annual basis, that will always change with the landscape around you." Polian has served five years as Colts vice president of football operations, a title he will retain, and his promotion to general manager was formally announced ..."
Polians will remain in charge
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November 27
Indianapolis Star
 
"Owner Jim Irsay has taken a step to ensure the direction of the Indianapolis Colts remains unchanged, and remains under the direction of a Polian. The contracts of team president Bill Polian and son Chris have been extended "through the 2012 season and beyond,'' Irsay said Thursday afternoon. Chris Polian's new deal doesn't alter his daily responsibilities. But after serving as vice president of football operations four seasons, he's now general manager and will assume the day-to-day operation of the franchise whenever his father steps down. Neither Polian was available for comment. Irsay extended the contracts to maintain continuity, similar to how he put the pieces in place as the Colts ..."
Familiar Gonzalez report: He's still 'close' to returning
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November 20
Indianapolis Star
 
"As Anthony Gonzalez has discovered, being "close" to returning from a knee injury isn't close enough. The Indianapolis Colts receiver insisted Thursday afternoon that he's on track and close to rejoining the offense after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee earlier this month. The procedure was deemed necessary after Gonzalez aggravated an injury to the same knee during the rehabilitation process. He first injured the knee in the season opener. "I felt like I was close the last time," Gonzalez said. "So in that sense, it's a little hard to say. I do feel the 'scope I had helped a lot. Now it's just a matter of getting a little flexibility back and all my strength back. "But I ..."
Colts' secondary absorbs more hits
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November 7
Indianapolis Star
 
"Two years ago, it appeared the Indianapolis Colts had the makings of one of the NFL's outstanding secondaries. Two weeks ago, it appeared it was all about to come together. Not this year. Safety Bob Sanders has been placed on injured reserve and will require season-ending surgery to repair a torn biceps, and starting cornerback Kelvin Hayden is expected to miss up to four weeks with a knee injury, the club announced Friday. With the season-ending knee injury cornerback Marlin Jackson suffered in practice Wednesday, free safety Antoine Bethea will be the only member of the projected starting secondary on the field Sunday when the Houston Texans meet the Colts in a key AFC South game at ..."
Colts' injury woes mount: Marlin Jackson, Anthony Gonzalez, Bob Sanders
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November 6
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts have placed cornerback Marlin Jackson on injured reserve and filled his roster spot by signing free agent defensive end Josh Thomas. The club also announced that on Thursday wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery to "clean out loose particles" and safety Bob Sanders visited Dr. James Andrews to get an opinion on the left elbow injury Sanders suffered on Sunday against San Francisco. Jackson tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a non-contact drill on Wednesday and will require season-ending knee surgery. Jackson also suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice last year. Gonzalez aggravated his injury ..."
Stover dressed for success, at last
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October 25
Indianapolis Star
 
"It didn't take long for Matt Stover to convince the Indianapolis Colts he was a suitable temporary replacement for Adam Vinatieri, their ailing place-kicker. Actually dressing for the part was a bit more problematic. In a business teeming with large bodies, Stover is an exception. He's 5-11 and 178 pounds, and fitting him with uniform pants required some scrambling. "My butt's so small,'' Stover said with a smile. "They had (waist size) 34s, but I needed 32s, a pair of 32 regulars.'' With none available, the Colts had to order a pair. The team also provided Stover a special helmet. He jokingly described it as a "Toys R Us'' model. "A lot lighter,'' said Stover, who made further adjustments ..."
Bob Sanders goes through a full practice, seems ready to play Sunday at St. Louis
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October 22
Indianapolis Star
 
"Will he or won't he? For the first time this season, strong safety Bob Sanders participated in all drills Wednesday as the Indianapolis Colts practiced for their Sunday game at St. Louis. The 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year offered no guarantees, but he was bullish. "Definitely," he said. "I feel better than I've felt for a long time. I definitely feel excited about it and hopefully I'll be able to get in there and get some plays." Sanders has been rehabilitating since offseason surgery on his right knee. He has not played this season and began practicing on a limited basis two weeks ago. Pro Bowl end Dwight Freeney sounded like he fully expects his teammate to be on the field at the ..."
During bye week, a handful of injured Colts near their return to action
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October 18
Indianapolis Star
 
"As the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts turn their attention toward returning from a bye weekend and preparing for next Sunday's game at St. Louis, they expect to have several key players back from injury. Cornerback Kelvin Hayden and left tackle Charlie Johnson assure they should be ready. It's also possible two-time Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders finally could see his first action of the season. The oft-injured Sanders, sidelined for 40 of 85 games in his five-year career, is recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee and has practiced on a limited basis for two weeks. "He is hungry, there's no question about that," coach Jim Caldwell said before the team was given four days off. "I ..."
Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini has no interest in trading Josh Cribbs
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October 16
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns coach Eric Mangini said Friday he has "no interest in moving Josh Cribbs." In response, Cribbs' agent J.R. Rickert said, "It is unfair for the Browns to hold Joshua back. They should either give him an extension or allow another team to acquire him. Their current position of doing nothing is no longer fair or appropriate.'' Rickert made it clear that he and Cribbs want the extension -- or a chance to go somewhere else. A source told the Plain Dealer on Thursday that Cribbs would welcome a trade if they won't re-do the deal, which runs through 2012. At least five teams have expressed interest in trading for Cribbs, including Miami, Oakland, Jacksonville and San Francisco, according ..."
Browns' Josh Cribbs reportedly would like trade if new deal can't be reached
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October 16
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Browns receiver Josh Cribbs wants to remain a Brown for the rest of his career, but if the team is unwilling to extend his contract, he'd welcome trade, a source close to the situation said. Cribbs, who signed a six-year extension in 2007 worth $6.77 million, is under contract through 2012. He has made it clear since the off-season that he wants a new deal in the form of a contract extension. In fact, he considered holding out at the beginning of the season. The Browns are believed to be unwilling to trade Cribbs before Tuesday's deadline, a source said. They prefer to hang onto him and perhaps work out a deal in the future. Cribbs is the prototypical player for coach Eric Mangini, one who ..."
Colts waive starting DT Ed Johnson again
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October 14
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts waived starting defensive tackle Ed Johnson for unknown reasons Tuesday in a roster move that will deprive an improving defense of arguably its best run-stuffing lineman. The team declined comment, but Johnson's name appeared on the league waiver wire. A team spokesman said any comment on roster moves would be made today. It's the latest in a series of setbacks for the talented-but-troubled Johnson. The third-year pro had been given a second chance this season after a 2008 release, prompted by an arrest for marijuana possession and speeding. The team cut him after one regular-season game last year. After no other NFL team gave him a look, the Colts re-signed him in ..."
Colts try out kicker; Vinatieri hurting?
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October 14
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts are taking a look at veteran place-kicker Matt Stover, presumably due to concerns about a reported knee injury to Adam Vinatieri. The team has yet to comment on Vinatieri being hurt -- the first mention came from national media reports Monday night -- but Stover has been contacted for a workout, his agent, Jim Steiner, confirmed Tuesday. Stover, 41, broke into the NFL in 1990 but has yet to play this season. He spent the previous 13 years in Baltimore, where he was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2000. The league's fifth all-time leading scorer, with 1,944 points, set an NFL record with his 372nd consecutive extra point last year. He spent five seasons in Cleveland ..."
Still no decision on Sanders for Sunday
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October 10
Indianapolis Star
 
"Safety Bob Sanders practiced for the third time this week on Friday, and the Indianapolis Colts' injury report listed him as doubtful for the Colts' game at Tennessee on Sunday. Doubtful, according to NFL guidelines, means there is a 75 percent chance a player will not play, but Sanders didn't rule himself out. "Not sure yet. We haven't made a decision on that," Sanders said after practice. "If you hear anything, you'll hear it from coach Caldwell." Colts coach Jim Caldwell was noncommittal when he spoke with the media earlier in the day. "Not real sure at this point," Caldwell said. Sanders had surgery on his right knee during the offseason. The 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year has ..."
Colts' Sanders could play Sunday
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October 9
Indianapolis Star
 
"Safety Bob Sanders practiced for the third time this week on Friday, when the Indianapolis Colts injury report listed him as doubtful for the Colts' game at Tennessee on Sunday. Doubtful, according to NFL guidelines, means there is a 75 percent chance a player will not play, but Sanders didn't rule himself out. "Not sure yet. We haven't made a decision on that," Sanders said after practice. "If you hear anything, you'll hear it from coach Caldwell.""
Hayden, Jackson doubtful for Sunday
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October 9
Indianapolis Star
 
"Kelvin Hayden doesn't expect to play when the Indianapolis Colts square off against AFC South rival Tennessee in Nashville on Sunday night, and Marlin Jackson might be a spectator as well. The veteran cornerbacks are dealing with injuries: Hayden wants to make certain a hamstring issue is fully resolved and Jackson aggravated an injury to his right knee in Sunday's win over Seattle. What to do? "Next guy up," rookie cornerback Jerraud Powers said Thursday. "That's sort of been the motto since training camp started. If Kelvin's down or if Marlin's down, we're not worried about it. We've all got faith in each other as a secondary." Powers and Tim Jennings should remain the starters Sunday, ..."
Colts to wait and see on Freeney's injury
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September 29
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts are in a holding pattern regarding the health and availability of Dwight Freeney. The team's four-time Pro Bowl defensive end and career sack leader underwent a magnetic resonance imaging test Monday to determine the severity of an injury to his right quadriceps he sustained in Sunday night's win at Arizona. Team president Bill Polian was unable to offer a prognosis on Freeney on his Monday night radio show. He had yet to meet with the team's medical staff. "We'll get the results of the tests, but my sense is we'll probably have to play it be ear as the week goes on,'' Polian said. "But I have not received any bad news at this point.'' Conversely, Polian noted ..."
Colts unsure if Freeney will play Sunday
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September 28
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Colts said today that they don't know if Dwight Freeney will be able to play in Sunday's home game against Seattle. The Pro Bowl defensive end was scheduled to have an MRI today. After Sunday night's 31-10 victory at Arizona, Freeney said he "felt something pop" in his right quadriceps. "Dwight has spoken to a couple of you and expressed he had an injury in a certain area," Colts coach Jim Caldwell said today. "We've reserved comment until the MRI." Freeney had two sacks against the Cardinals. Since the Colts didn't return until 4 a.m. today after the Sunday night game, the players were not required to come to the Colts complex until later in the day and the normal Monday media ..."
Irsay: Don't worry about Manning's contract extension
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September 18
Indianapolis Star
 
"Peyton Manning's seven-year contract runs through next year, but Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said this week he expects to have a new contract in place for his franchise quarterback before the 2010 season begins. "With Peyton, it's about the last thing you worry about," Irsay said. "You know that he's going to be with the top guys at the position. It comes down to just getting things worked out and moving things forward. I expect it to quietly get done, but there are no conversations going on with the season going on." Irsay knows that as long as Manning plays at or near the level of his first 11 years, the Colts will be a winner. But the owner has ulterior motives for keeping ..."
Source: Colts to sign Baskett
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September 17
ESPN.com
 
"The Indianapolis Colts will sign former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Hank Baskett on Thursday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts have been in the market for a receiver since losing Anthony Gonzalez to a knee injury. After releasing Marvin Harrison in a cost-cutting move in February, the Colts expected two former first-round picks, receivers Reggie Wayne and Gonzalez to step up. But Gonzalez sprained ligaments in his right knee Sunday and is expected to miss several weeks. The Indianapolis Star, citing a source, reported Thursday that Gonzalez won't require surgery and hopes to return after the Colts' Oct. 18 bye -- meaning he will miss four games."