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Colts | Painter hopes to make roster
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:40:49 -0700

Mike Carmin, of the Lafayette Journal & Courier, reports Indianapolis Colts QB Curtis Painter said he hopes to make the final roster and possibly compete for the No. 2 quarterback job.

Colts | Session expected to play weakside LB
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:34:48 -0700

Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Indianapolis Colts LB Clint Session is expected to start at weakside linebacker this season.

Colts | Wheeler sees time with first team during offseason
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:29:29 -0700

Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Indianapolis Colts LB Philip Wheeler worked with the first-team defense at strongside linebacker at times during offseason workouts. He is currently favored to hold off LB Freddie Keiaho for the starting strongside linebacker job during training camp.

Colts | Justice says playing two positions getting easier
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:28:01 -0700

John Oehser, for Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts OL Steve Justice said he is getting more comfortable with playing guard in addition to center for the team. "It's getting more comfortable. I was used to always having the ball in my hands. I was used to playing center, but to have to learn center then guard for me was tough. Then, to be able to switch the play in my head if I was playing right guard, left guard . . . I think in my second year it's coming a lot easier. Now, it's just getting techniques down and remembering it faster," Justice said.

Colts | Andrus signed
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:10:32 -0700

Scott Levine, of Murray Hill Marketing Inc., reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent PK Shane Andrus (Buccaneers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Colts | Lilja injury update
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:09:24 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts OG Ryan Lilja (knee) has experienced no setbacks during his latest rehabilitation. He's continuing to work at regaining the strength in his right leg and participating in portions of the team's offseason program with an eye on being ready for the start of training camp."I've been getting better for the last three months and that's all I can ask for," Lilja said. "I don't see any reason why I'm going to stop getting better in the next six weeks. Every time we test it, it responds really well. I'm not where I need to be, but hopefully I will be in six weeks."

Colts | Owner wants improved running game
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:57:49 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said the team's rushing offense last season was not good enough and must be improved upon in 2009. The Colts ranked No. 31 in yards per game and No. 32 in yards per attempt. The 3.4 yards-per-attempt average was the fifth lowest in club history. "Our ability to rush the football was completely unacceptable last year,'' Irsay said. "It was more of a miracle that we were able to disguise the problem so much and go so far and do so much with it being such a problem."

Colts | Competition for No. 3 receiver spot
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:26:17 -0700

Paul Kuharsky, of ESPN.com, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Pierre Garcon, WR Austin Collie and WR Roy Hall are the prime candidates for the team's No. 3 wide receiver spot.

Colts | Moore, Mudd to return
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:16:00 -0700

ESPN.com reports Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said Saturday, June 6, that former coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd will begin their roles as team consultants Aug. 1, according to the Indianapolis Star. While Moore, the former offensive coordinator, and Mudd, the former offensive line coach, won't work under those titles any more, Irsay said they will perform similar duties. "They're coming back," Irsay said. "They're coming back as consultants and they're going to be involved big time. Jim Caldwell will determine what that will be."

Colts | Giguere recovering from broken leg
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:28:54 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Sam Giguere (leg) is recovering from a broken leg. He has a chance to be ready to return for the start of training camp. He suffered a fractured fibula early in OTAs.

Colts | Justice could be back for training camp
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:27:50 -0700

Updating previous reports, Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts OL Steve Justice (back) has a chance to be ready for the start of training camp after having back surgery recently.

Colts | Ugoh recovering from surgery
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:30:06 -0700

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts OT Tony Ugoh (knee) had arthroscopic knee surgery this offseason to clean out his right knee. Ugoh has been practicing.

Colts | Justice recovering from surgery
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:25:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts C Steve Justice (back) underwent back surgery this past week.

Colts | Gonzalez misses practice but could return soon
Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:42:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez (leg) did not practice Sunday, June 7, due to an injured right leg. Gonzalez suffered the injury Saturday, but head coach Jim Caldwell is not giving any details on the injury. Gonzalez stayed on the field after hurting his leg, but spent the remainder of Saturday's practice stretching out. Caldwell said Gonzalez may return to the field Tuesday, June 9, or Wednesday, June 10.

Colts | Freeney would like to see some time on offense
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:32:28 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney said he wants to contribute on offense... even if just for one play. "I'm going to talk to Peyton (Manning)," Freeney said. "One red-zone play, that's all I need. Just one. I want to catch the ball." When told of Freeney's wishes, team president Bill Polian didn't sound too eager to grant those wishes. "I've got two words for that: Lis Franc," Polian said. Technically speaking, it's just one word, but the point is clear. Freeney suffered a Lisfranc injury during 2007 and missed the last part of the season and playoffs.

Colts | Addai recently had surgery
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:11:26 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (knee) said he recently underwent surgery to clean debris from his knee. He said the rehab from the surgery is going well. He is expected to be fully recovered by the start of training camp.

Colts | Vinatieri undergoes hip surgery
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:30:28 -0700

Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (hip) underwent surgery on his right hip to relieve nagging discomfort. The condition existed for more than a year, but recently became more bothersome. The surgery is not expected to cause any problems regarding Vinatieri's availability for the 2009 season.

Colts | Brackett expects to be ready for camp
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:01:50 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts LB Gary Brackett (leg) said he expects to be ready for the start of training camp.

Colts | Lilja participating in practice
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:54:43 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts OG Ryan Lilja (knee) has been participating on a limited basis during practice this offseason after missing the entire 2008 season because of two knee surgeries.

Colts | Novak scheduled to work out
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:33:13 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Indianapolis Colts are scheduled to work out unrestricted free-agent PK Nick Novak (Chiefs) Thursday, June 4.

Colts | Brackett to be ready for training camp
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:27:15 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts LB Gary Brackett (leg) anticipates he will be ready for the start of training camp as he continues to recover from a broken right leg that forced him to miss the end of last season.

Colts | Lilja taking part in OTAs
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:06:50 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts OG Ryan Lilja (knee), who missed last season after undergoing two surgeries on his right knee, is going through limited participation during the team's OTAs that included working in positional drills. "He appears to be coming along very well," head coach Jim Caldwell said.

Colts | Manning challenges young receivers to step up
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:05:32 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Peyton Manning said he has challenged some of the team's younger wide receivers to emerge as the No. 3 receiver this season. "Every one of those guys, I've told them, 'There's a receiver's spot open right now,' " Manning said. The candidates, Manning said, "need to be saying, 'Hey, that's my job to go win.' It doesn't matter how old you are, how many years you've been in the league. If you win the job, it's yours." WR Roy Hall and WR Pierre Garcon are two possibilities for the No. 3 spot.

Colts | Hall, Garcon candidates for No. 3 receiver job
Sat, 30 May 2009 12:55:27 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Roy Hall and WR Pierre Garcon are candidates for the team's No. 3 wide receiver job.

Colts | Hart ahead of schedule
Thu, 28 May 2009 10:49:15 -0700

Michael Marot, of The Associated Press, reports Indianapolis Colts RB Mike Hart (knee) is ahead of schedule in the recovery from his reconstructive surgery and said he could pretty much do everything on the field if asked. He would not say if he expected to be on the field for the start of training camp.

Colts | Jackson practicing Thursday
Thu, 28 May 2009 10:48:34 -0700

Michael Marot, of The Associated Press, reports Indianapolis Colts CB Marlin Jackson (knee) is participating in practice Thursday, May 28. He said he is not 100 percent at this time but is ahead of schedule. He would not say if he expects to be on the field for the beginning of training camp.

Colts | Still trying to negotiate with Moore and Mudd
Tue, 26 May 2009 15:50:03 -0700

Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell said the team is still negotiating with former assistant coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd about returning to the team as consultants. Larry Kennan, executive director of the NFL Coaches Association, said that Moore and Mudd can return to the Colts as consultants but are not eligible to go back into the pension plan for six months.

Colts | Manning wants to know more on coaching changes
Tue, 26 May 2009 09:26:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning said Tuesday, May 26, that he would like to know more on the team's recent coaching changes. Manning acknowledged that the team is moving forward without longtime offensive coordinator Tom Moore and offensive line coach Howard Mudd but added the Colts could have done a better job clarifying their situation.

Colts | Grady signed with team because of success of previous UDFAs
Mon, 25 May 2009 14:40:52 -0700

John Oehser, for Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts DT Adrian Grady said one of the reasons why he signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent was because of the success previous undrafted free agents have had with the team.

Colts | Moore, Mudd to be consultants
Wed, 20 May 2009 10:56:04 -0700

Clark Judge, of CBSSports.com, reports Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said former offensive coordinator Tom Moore and offensive line coach Howard Mudd will remain with the team as consultants.

Colts | Davenport catches thief of car
Wed, 20 May 2009 09:28:53 -0700

Sadie Gurman, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Indianapolis Colts RB Najeh Davenport's 1970 Chevrolet Impala was stolen and he, along with others, chased after the thief. The thief, Rodney Terrell Green, struck four parked cars, according to police, before getting out of the totaled car and fleeing on foot. He was caught by Davenport and several witnesses, who held him until police arrived.

Colts | Two assistant coaches announced
Tue, 19 May 2009 19:37:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell announced Frank Winters will be an assistant coach helping with the offensive line and Ron Johnson will be an assistant coach helping with the wide receivers.

Colts | Wayne not present at OTA
Tue, 19 May 2009 15:18:34 -0700

Michael Marot, of The Associated Press, reports Indianapolis Colts WR Reggie Wayne was not present for the Colts' organized team activity Tuesday, May 19. Head coach Jim Caldwell said he would have liked to see Wayne report for practice.

Colts | Atterberry will work out Tuesday
Mon, 18 May 2009 08:44:46 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports free-agent P Zacrey Atterberry (Redskins) will work out for the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, May 19.

Colts | Moore, Mudd could return as consultants
Sat, 16 May 2009 05:44:17 -0700

Mike Chappell, of the Indianapolis Star, reports although former Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore and former offensive line coach Howard Mudd are no longer part of the team's official coaching staff, either or both could possibly return as consultants by the start of training camp, pending pension guidelines.

Colts | Metzelaars named offensive line coach
Fri, 15 May 2009 11:11:04 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian said during a radio interview that assistant offensive line coach Pete Metzelaars has been promoted to offensive line coach.

Colts | Christensen named offensive coordinator
Fri, 15 May 2009 11:06:32 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian said during a radio interview that wide receivers coach Clyde Christensen has been promoted to offensive coordinator.

Colts | Moore files retirement papers
Thu, 14 May 2009 14:41:27 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore has filed his retirement papers, according to owner Jim Irsay.

Colts | Mudd files retirement papers
Thu, 14 May 2009 14:40:56 -0700

Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd has filed his retirement papers, according to owner Jim Irsay.

Colts | Potential replacements for Mudd and Moore
Thu, 14 May 2009 09:21:28 -0700

Updating previous reports, Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts assistant coach Clyde Christensen could replace Tom Moore as the team's offensive coordinator and assistant coach Pete Metzelaars could take over as the team's offensive line coach.

Colts | Moore set to retire, too?
Thu, 14 May 2009 09:21:12 -0700

Continuing an ongoing storyline, Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Tom Moore, 70, is in line to retire. He is concerned with a recent change to the league's pension plan.

Colts | Mudd retirement papers could be filed soon
Thu, 14 May 2009 09:07:09 -0700

Updating previous reports, Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts offensive line coach Howard Mudd's formal retirement could come as soon as Thursday, May 14.

Colts | Will not re-sign Harrison
Sat, 09 May 2009 07:42:14 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports there is no chance the Indianapolis Colts will attempt to re-sign free-agent WR Marvin Harrison (Colts).

Colts | Anile leaves in restructuring
Sat, 09 May 2009 06:34:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts longtime player personnel official Dom Anile and several others in the team's scouting department were eliminated in recent restructuring efforts.

Colts | Christensen could get coordinator job if Moore retires
Thu, 07 May 2009 13:06:50 -0700

Phil Richards, of The Indianapolis Star, reports Indianapolis Colts wide receivers coach Clyde Christensen could be considered for the offensive coordinator job if current offensive coordinator Tom Moore decides to retire.