Archive for November, 2009

Colts Clinch AFC South, Hold Off Texans 35-27

One thing is for certain about the Indianapolis Colts: they have seemed to be able to beat their opponents in just about every conceivable way possible – or so it seems. During Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium, that analogy was definitely put to the test. Down by 13 points at halftime, [...]

Freeney Does Not Travel To Houston

Defensive end Dwight Freeney did not travel with the team to Houston and will not play against the Texans in week 12 with an abdomen injury, reports ESPN on Twitter. Freeney leads all Colts with 9.5 sacks. Freeney was selected by Indianapolis with the 11th selection in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Syracuse.

Polian Says the Team Won’t Cut Bob Sanders This Offseason

Colts.com says that despite all the hurts, the team is not going to cut Bob Sanders this offseason: Colts GM Bill Polian reiterated he has no plans to cut safety Bob Sanders, even though Sanders has played in just eight games of the last two seasons since signing a five-year, $37 million contract. “There’s no [...]

Manning Back at Practice; Will Play vs Houston

Peyton Manning has returned to full practice from an injury to his backside and is probable for Sunday’s AFC South game at Houston. Manning had seen limited work Wednesday and Thursday before participating in the full workout on Friday. Also listed as probable are WRs Reggie Wayne (foot) and Pierre Garcon (ankle); safeties Melvin Bullitt [...]

Polian Gets Contract Extension Through 2012

The Indy Star reports about the contract extension Bill Polian has gotten: 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 [...]

Colts Cut RB Mike Hart

Mike Hart has been waived by the Colts, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. Hart had gotten zero carries since being signed on October 5. He’ll likely end up back on Indy’s practice squad.

Stover Colts’ Savior, Edge Ravens 17-15

Typically with the Indianapolis Colts, they usually rely on quarterback Peyton Manning to get the job done, which he does with alarming regularity. But as of late, it has been the defense that has saved the day for the Colts, as evidenced by their narrow win over the New England Patriots last Sunday. The Colts [...]

Gonzalez Close To Returning

While it is true that the Indianapolis Colts are dangerous as it is at 9-0 without wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez in their lineup, imagine how much more dangerous they will be when he eventually returns. Nonetheless, Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star is reporting that according to Gonzalez, he is on track to rejoining the [...]