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Dwight Freeney was too small out of Syracuse. The Colts didn't care.
The Colts defensive end will go into the team's Ring of Honor this weekend to celebrate his storied career.

Dwight Freeney: From being too short, to the Colts’ Ring of Honor | FOX59
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Imagine, before the wave of sacks and forced fumbles and Super Bowls and Pro Bowls and All-Pros – and yes, induction into the Indianapolis Colts’ Ring of Honor – Dwight Freeney didn’t measure up. Too short.

Indianapolis Colts Midseason Review: Through the first eight games of the 2019 season, several Colts veterans are on pace for career years
At 5-3 heading into Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the Indianapolis Colts have reached the midpoint of the 2019 season. Here’s a comprehensive look back at the first eight games, continuing with a look at the Colts veterans that are

Colts midseason awards: An MVP, a pleasant surprise and one that got away – The Athletic
The Colts are among the lowest-performing teams in the NFL when it comes to explosive passing plays.

Dolphins at Colts: Areas of interest | FOX59
Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. Broadcast: CBS4. It’s Brian Hoyer’s offense Well, at least for one game. The uncertainty regarding Jacoby Brissett and his sprained left knee was cleared up Saturday when he was ruled out and Brian Hoyer named the starting quarterback.

Colts vs. Dolphins preview: Indianapolis turns to Brian Hoyer with Jacoby Brissett out
Miami might be one of the worst teams in the league, but there are still plenty of storylines to keep track of when the Colts kick off at 4:05 Sunday.

Colts QB Jacoby Brissett out vs. Dolphins, Brian Hoyer to start on Sunday
The knee injury Jacoby Brissett suffered last week in Pittsburgh will keep him out of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The Indianapolis Colts announced today that quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been downgraded to out in Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins; cornerback Pierre Desir, meanwhile, has been downgraded to doubtful
The Indianapolis Colts announced today that quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been downgraded to out in Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins; cornerback Pierre Desir, meanwhile, has been downgraded to doubtful.

The Indianapolis Colts will be without quarterback Jacoby Brissett and wide receivers Parris Campbell and T.Y. Hilton in Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins; cornerback Pierre Desir is doubtful and cornerback Quincy Wilson is questionable
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that wide receivers Parris Campbell and T.Y. Hilton have been ruled out of Sunday's Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium. The team on Saturday then downgraded quarterback Jaco

Jacoby Brissett Ruled Out For Sunday; Colts Waive Deon Cain | WFNI ESPN 107.5 / 1070 The Fan | Indy's SportsCenter
On Saturday afternoon, the Colts made a couple of interesting roster moves. What were the moves involving Jacoby Brissett, Chad Kelly and Deon Cain?

Colts rule Jacoby Brissett out, turn to backup QB Brian Hoyer | FOX59
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An otherwise quiet Saturday was rocked by the Indianapolis Colts. Jacoby Brissett is out. Brian Hoyer is in. Chad Kelly is up. That’s the quick summary as the Colts made final preparations for their Sunday meeting with the Miami Dolphins in Lucas Oil Stadium.

Colts Bring Up WR Marcus Johnson, QB Chad Kelly To Active Roster
The Indianapolis Colts today announced they have elevated wide receiver Marcus Johnson and quarterback Chad Kelly to the active roster from the practice squad; in corresponding moves the team has waived wide receiver Deon Cain and defensive tackle Kyle Pe

Colts waive WR Deon Cain, who failed to turn potential into production
Cain played more snaps than any other Colts receiver over a five-game stretch this season, but he's caught just 4 passes in 14 targets.

Colts/Dolphins Game Preview: The Indianapolis Colts return to Lucas Oil Stadium as Dwight Freeney will be inducted to the Ring Of Honor at halftime as the team takes on the Miami Dolphins
This week, the Indianapolis Colts host a Miami Dolphins team riding high following their first win of the season. However, the Colts are coming off of a tough loss and will look to right last week's wrongs against their guest on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadiu

See how the Indianapolis Colts are performing in fantasy football during the first half of the 2019 regular season
At 5-3 heading into Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, the Indianapolis Colts have reached the midpoint of the 2019 season. Here’s a comprehensive look back at the Colts' performance from a fantasy football perspective.

With Jacoby Brissett officially ruled out Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, veteran Brian Hoyer is now in line to get his first start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts
With Jacoby Brissett officially ruled out Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, veteran Brian Hoyer is now in line to get his first start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.

Four historic Colts teams made the cut in tonight's "NFL 100 Greatest Teams" countdown, including Peyton Manning and the Super Bowl XLI champion Indianapolis Colts squad
The National Football League is celebrating its 100th year in 2019, and throughout the season has unveiled several “NFL 100 Greatest” countdowns. Tonight’s countdown was the initial “NFL 100 Greatest Teams” list, which featured four Colts squads.


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