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  • 0818 sports colts 213.jpg Colts returning to Anderson for training camp

    For those who “bleed blue” in Madison County, the opportunity to see some football action off-screen will once again present itself this summer with the return of the Indianapolis Colts’ preseason training camp.

    May 6, 2013 1 Photo

  • Butler.jpg Butler looks to build on surprise success

    Darius Butler was a second-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft. But one could argue his NFL dream wasn’t truly fulfilled until Nov. 8, 2012.

    May 2, 2013 1 Photo

  • Mathis.jpg Colts preparing to welcome rookies

    Robert Mathis has seen the stories about first-round draft pick Bjoern Werner learning about the NFL from the Madden video game series and often choosing the Colts’ all-pro defensive end as his on-screen avatar.
    “It makes me feel old,” Mathis said Wednesday in the team’s locker room at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. “At the same time, it lets me know what I’ve done has been respected.”

    May 2, 2013 2 Photos

  • Sheppard.jpg Colts Notebook: Sheppard happy to be in Indy

    Kelvin Sheppard reported to work Monday morning, ready to continue his job as a starting middle linebacker for the Buffalo Bills.
    By day’s end, the former LSU star was in Indianapolis ready to start a new life in the NFL with the Colts.

    May 1, 2013 1 Photo

  • Swanson.jpg Colts fill out roster ... for now

    The Indianapolis Colts announced the signings of nine undrafted free agents Tuesday, filling out the offseason roster for now.

    April 30, 2013 1 Photo

  • Jerry Hughes.jpg Colts shuffle much maligned Hughes off to Buffalo

    Jerry Hughes’ brief career with the Indianapolis Colts is over after three seasons. But it’s safe to say the former high school running back turned defensive end will be remembered around the Circle City for far longer than that.

    April 30, 2013 2 Photos

  • George Bremer-2.JPG George Bremer: Colts’ home finale holds keys to future

    Of all the memorable drives during the Indianapolis Colts’ remarkable 2012 season, the final march of the last home game likely will be the best indicator of the future.

    April 30, 2013 1 Photo

  • Holmes.jpg Colts put wraps on unique draft class

    Asked whether he’s ever seen a draft class quite like the one he’d just put the finishing touches on Saturday night, Indianapolis Colts general manger Ryan Grigson shook his head slowly and chose his words carefully.
    “They’re all very, very unique human beings,” Grigson said. “Their stories, some of them are amazing in what they’ve overcome.”

    April 27, 2013 5 Photos

  • Thornton.jpg Thornton the next piece in Pagano’s vision

    Near the end of a joyous conference call with local media late Friday night, Hugh Thornton was asked what comes to his mind when he hears the words Indianapolis Colts.
    “I think of champions,” the former Illinois offensive lineman said without hesitation. “World champions.”

    April 27, 2013 1 Photo

  • werner.jpg Madden, Mathis among Werner's influences

    Bjoern Werner has been collecting nicknames for years.
    Think of a play on his unusual first name, and he’s heard it.
    Bjoern to be Wild. Bjoern Free. Bjoern to Rush.

    April 26, 2013 1 Photo