Joel A. Erickson
Indianapolis Star
New Orleans, LA, United States
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Colts release QB Matt Ryan, freeing up $17 million in salary cap space
Another veteran quarterback failed to fill the Colts' hole at the position long term. They have the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft. → Read More
How the Indianapolis Colts arrived at the 8 picks they hold in 2023 NFL Draft
About half of the Colts' picks have already changed hands, and it's likely the numbers will change again. → Read More
Colts officially hire Shane Steichen as next head coach
IndyStar Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson listened to years of Shane Steichen interviews for his thoughts on offensive scheme, QBs and Gus Bradley. → Read More
Report: Colts closing in on Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as new head coach
Sane Steichen, still only 37, became a hot coaching candidate after two impressive seasons as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator, → Read More
Colts coaching search: Jim Harbaugh returns to Michigan, quiet on Sean Payton front
Jim Harbaugh announced his return to Michigan on Monday, Sean Payton said there has been no interview request from Colts. → Read More
Colts request interviews with 3 more head coaching candidates
If all three interview, that will bring the Colts' list of candidates to 11, and there could be more. → Read More
Colts owner Jim Irsay: 'The responsibility for making us better ultimately falls on me'
Irsay has repeatedly tried to speak directly to the fans, and he released a season-ending letter on Friday. → Read More
Jeff Saturday pushes back on Derwin James hit
"That will be one that they’ll show week after week when they go to teams to say what you can’t do," Saturday said. → Read More
Insider: Despite QB change, Colts continue freefall vs. Chargers on Monday Night Football
The Colts switched to quarterback Nick Foles in search of a spark and downfield passing game. They found neither. → Read More
Colts owner Jim Irsay tells ESPN he 'reluctantly' gave Frank Reich an extension
From the ESPN clip it's unclear why Colts owner Jim Irsay felt pressured to give Frank Reich an extension → Read More
Insider: How the Colts suffered the worst collapse in NFL history
The Colts led 33-0 at halftime ... and lost. Here's how it happened. → Read More
'Not even close to bitter.' Frank Reich back in Indy for first time since fired by Colts.
Reich wants to coach again, and he's been jotting down 12 to 15 keys that he learned in Indianapolis for his next opportunity. → Read More
Why Colts limited Jelani Woods' snaps, rotated right tackles vs. Cowboys
Dennis Kelly played 48 snaps and Matt Pryor played 24 in place of Braden Smith, who was held out due to illness. → Read More
Why Jeff Saturday didn't throw challenge flag on Isaiah Rodgers near-interception
According to Jeff Saturday, the information he was getting from Colts staffers and referees on the field was that the call wouldn't be overturned. → Read More
Colts' Week 15 game vs. Vikings will be 1 p.m. Saturday kickoff
The game will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network and locally on FOX59. → Read More
Insider: 11 things to watch in Colts-Cowboys matchup on Sunday Night Football
Can the Colts stop Cowboys' superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons? → Read More
'You have to have enough time': Why Colts aren't taking downfield shots in passing game
The Colts completed 22 passes of 20 or more yards in the first six games of the season but have seen the number drop to nine in the last five. → Read More
Colts LB Shaquille Leonard undergoes season-ending back surgery, according to report
Leonard appeared in 3 games this season, making 11 tackles and an interception in 74 snaps → Read More
Insider: Jeff Saturday wins Colts coaching debut with quarterback Matt Ryan as starter
Jonathan Taylor turned in his second 100-yard rushing game of the year in 25-20 victory over Raiders → Read More
Veteran Matt Ryan taking starter's snaps over Sam Ehlinger in Raiders pregame
Interim coach Jeff Saturday said in his introductory press conference that Ehlinger would remain the starter. → Read More