The New England Patriots have signed OG Jamey Richard. Richard was originally a 7th round pick of the Colts in 2008 out of the University of Buffalo. He played in 48 games over four seasons with Indianapolis, with 11 starts (seven in '08 and four in 2010). Richard is the 90th man on the Patriots' roster, meaning they have now reached the NFL off season limit.
The Indianapolis Colts are making a major play for disgruntled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins, a source with knowledge of the talks confirmed. In the final year of his contract, Jenkins has stayed home from OTAs with hopes of being traded. The Cowboys have publicly said they viewed Jenkins as a part of their future, and coach Jason Garrett said Thursday "We're not gonna trade him." Yet privately, they have been entertaining offers. Anthony Spencer, one of Jenkins' Cowboy teammates, said he understands... [Read More]
Former NFL place-kicker and part-time coach for Marco Island’s Charter Middle School Mike Vanderjagt has been suspended and being investigated after he was accused of grabbing and screaming at a student. The incident took place on March 12 when Marco Island Police responded to a call the dean of students at the school, who reported an adult male grabbed a student by the throat. According to the police report, a student was taunting Vanderjagt by yelling “wide left, wide left,” and Vanderjagt walked up to him, grabbed... [Read More]
Indianapolis Colts free agent linebacker Gary Brackett recently received medical clearance to resume playing after a suffering a torn left rotator cuff in 2011 according to Pat Kirwan of CBSSports.com. The 32 year old Brackett has played for nine seasons, all with the Indianapolis Colts
The Denver Broncos announced they have acquired fullback Chris Gronkowski in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for cornerback Cassius Vaughn, the team announced on Wednesday. “We have a lot of depth in our secondary and this was an opportunity for us to add a quality fullback to our roster,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway announced via Twitter. Gronkowski has played 21 games during his career with Dallas (2010) and Indianapolis (2011). He’s gained 17 yards on five carries and... [Read More]
The Indianapolis Colts signed outside linebacker Jerry Brown and waived outside linebacker Brandon Peguese. Brown joins the Colts from the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League where he recorded 34 tackles, five tackles for loss, five sacks, two fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. He spent last season with the Jacksonville Sharks of the AFL prior to joining the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Brown attended the University of Illinois and totaled 13 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2... [Read More]
The Indianapolis Colts recently tried out former St. Louis Rams cornerback Justin King, according to a league source. King, 25, recorded 58 tackles, one interception, one sack and one forced fumble last season as he started a dozen games. King has started 19 career games, registering 113 career tackles, nine pass deflections and one interception. The 5-foot-11, 197-pounder played collegiately at Penn State.
The Indianapolis Colts claimed offensive guard Zane Taylor off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles and waived offensive guard Matt Murphy. Taylor was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets on July 28, 2011. Taylor was then signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on Sept. 28, 2011. He was released and then signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on Nov. 23, 2011 where he spent the remainder of the season.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed seventh-round offensive guard Justin Anderson. Anderson started 26 of 40 collegiate games at the University of Georgia, including all 14 contests last season. He earned some all-freshman mention four years ago. The Colts have signed six draft picks, including Anderson, running back Vick Ballard, nose guard Josh Chapman, wide receiver LaVon Brazill, linebacker Tim Fugger and quarterback Chandler Harnish.
The Colts announced today they have waived tight end Brody Eldridge and signed undrafted free agent quarterback David Legree. In two seasons with the Colts, Eldridge saw action in 27 games and totaled 14 receptions for 84 yards. Legree, 6-4, 225 pounds, began his collegiate career at Syracuse before transferring to Hampton University at the conclusion of the 2008 campaign. Last season with the Pirates, he completed 141-of-229 passes for 1,636 yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions in seven games. Legree also... [Read More]
The Indianapolis Colts began chipping away at their 10-player draft class by signing four players. Under contract are running back Vick Ballard, a fifth-round pick, wide receiver LaVon Brazill (sixth round), linebacker Tim Fugger (seventh) and quarterback Chandler Harnish (seventh). Still unsigned: quarterback Andrew Luck (round one), tight ends Coby Fleener (round two) and Dwayne Allen (round three), wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (round three), defensive tackle Josh Chapman (round five) and guard Justin Anderson (round... [Read More]
The Colts are out of Luck at this week's mini-camp. With new quarterback Andrew Luck still finishing two college classes, team officials are doing what they can to make sure the No. 1 overall draft pick doesn't fall behind in his football studies before returning to Indy on June 8. Veterans can't wait to get a peek at Luck. ''I came in to do some maintenance stuff the last day of rookie mini-camp and I asked him 'Did you throw any picks?''' cornerback Jerraud Powers said. ''He said, 'I don't think I did.' So I said,... [Read More]
On Monday morning, we noted it was a little odd that Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay offered his private plane to help his top pick Andrew Luck fly around the country to work out with teammates while Luck finished up his degree at Stanford. (Luck can't work out with the team again until June 7.) It turns out it was a little more than awkward, it was against league rules. Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com first reported that Irsay will not be allowed to use his plane to help Luck out. Luck isn't allowed to practice with... [Read More]
The three day Colts rookie minicamp came to a close today, and with it we are getting our first impressions of Andrew Luck as the franchise quarterback. So far, the reviews are very positive: "He’s the same Andrew, as brilliant as ever," said tight end Coby Fleener, Indianapolis’ second-round pick and one of Luck’s college teammates. "He went out and was calling plays that were probably 30 words long off the top of his head. He’s amazing." After the first practice on Friday, head coach Chuck Pagano... [Read More]
Austin Anderson of McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, is in rookie camp with the Indianapolis Colts this weekend, according to the Indianapolis Star. The significance of that is that he is the son of long-time NFL kicker Gary Anderson, who kicked for 23 years in the league with the Steelers, Eagles, 49ers, Vikings and Titans. Austin Anderson is hopeful that he can show enough to sign with the Colts to get into training camp. In that event, he would likely be used to alleviate the workload on veteran Adam Vinatieri... [Read More]
