Colts Team Report
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:56:53 PDT)

Change is coming to the Indianapolis Colts offensive line.

No more Howard Mudd, who was the team's longtime offensive line coach. He is expected to be replaced by former NFL tight end Pete Metzelaars, who has been Mudd's top assistant. Former Kansas State head coach Ron Prince was added as an assistant offensive line coach.

The team has also cut ties with veteran offensive guard Ryan Lilja, who was unexpectedly released and has since been signed by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Indianapolis wants to get bigger up front. The Colts also want to be ramp up their physicality on the offensive line. With that being said, though, the team doesn't want to give up on the overall versatility and athleticism of the team's offensive linemen.

Colts hire Ron Turner, Ron Prince as assistants
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:18:27 PDT)
The Colts have hired former Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner as wide receivers coach and former Virginia special teams coordinator Ron Prince as assistant offensive line coach. Just last month, Stanford selected Turner as its new quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. Prince was head coach at Kansas State from 2006-08.

Source: GM McCloughan 'blindsided' by 49ers
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:35:00 PDT)
San Francisco's head honchos must stop hiding and shed some light on the status of GM Scot McCloughan.

The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 2
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:55:51 PDT)
Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...

Kansas City signs guard Ryan Lilja in move to upgrade woeful offensive line
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:49:20 PDT)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With one move, the Kansas City Chiefs took a big step toward bolstering a shaky offensive line and making up for a gamble six years ago that came back to haunt them.

Former coach Tony Dungy takes message of hope to inmates at South Carolina prison
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:59:42 PDT)
Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work.

Falcons release former first round pick Hill, sign safety Matt Giordano
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:46:50 PDT)
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons released former first-round pick Tye Hill on Tuesday and signed safety Matt Giordano.

Ex-coach Dungy speaks to inmates in South Carolina
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:09:14 PDT)
Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work. The former NFL championship coach said he recently visited an inmate in Florida that he had ministered to nearly 10 years ago. The prisoner thanked Dungy for changing his mental and spiritual outlook.

Ravens' acquisitions top free-agency moves
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:24:00 PDT)
Anquan Boldin and Donte' Stallworth's additions help give the franchise its best receiving corps ever.

NFL's Dirtiest Player visiting Dolphins
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:06:15 PDT)
Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito was voted the NFL's Dirtiest Player last year by the folks who know...

AP Sources: Tomlinson leaves Vikings without deal, headed to visit Jets
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:00 PST)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings wined and dined LaDainian Tomlinson on Wednesday night, then spent much of Thursday meeting with the star running back in hopes of pairing him with Adrian Peterson in what would be a big-name backfield.

Indianapolis Colts announce signing of free agent offensive lineman Andy Alleman
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:07:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Colts signed free agent offensive guard Andy Alleman on Thursday.

Colts sign free agent OL Andy Alleman
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:37:29 PST)
The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent guard Andy Alleman. The 6-foot-4, 310-pounder was New Orleans' third-round draft choice in 2007. He started four games in Miami in 2008, and started three games for Kansas City last season. He played college football at Akron. The signing announced Thursday comes three days after the Colts released Ryan Lilja, their starting left guard.

Eagles sign free-agent defensive back Marlin Jackson to 2-year contract
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:59:00 PST)
PHILADELPHIA - Marlin Jackson's surgically repaired knees didn't scare off the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:11 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Colts claim DE Skolnitsky off waivers
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:30:31 PST)
The Indianapolis Colts have claimed defensive end J.D. Skolnitsky off waivers from the Washington Redskins. Skolnitsky was on the Redskins' practice squad last season after being signed as an undrafted free agent. The team announced the move Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 255-pound defensive end played at James Madison and fits the Colts' model for defensive linemen: undersized and quick.

Saints' first championship video means another Super Bowl party in New Orleans
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:17:00 PST)
NEW ORLEANS - One month after the New Orleans Saints' first Super Bowl championship, the team and city were holding yet another party.

Agent says Indianapolis Colts have cut guard Ryan Lilja
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:08:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Colts guard Ryan Lilja has been cut by Indianapolis, his agent told The Associated Press.

Agent: G Ryan Lilja cut by Colts
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:30 PST)
Colts guard Ryan Lilja has been cut by Indianapolis, his agent told The Associated Press. Lilja started all 19 games, including the Super Bowl loss to New Orleans, last season for the Colts, but the team decided to release him Monday, agent Craig Domann said. The 28-year-old Lilja received his $1.7 million roster bonus before being cut.

Bears, Lions try to keep pace
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:04:00 PST)
One season after their fellow NFC North teams made the playoffs, Chicago and Detroit hit free agency hard.

Colts re-sign defensive leader, linebacker Gary Brackett
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:16:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - Linebacker Gary Brackett wanted to finish his NFL career where it all started - Indianapolis.

Sources: Brackett gets $33 million from Colts
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:16:00 PST)
MLB Gary Brackett stays with Indy after agreeing to a five-year deal.

Colts and Brackett negotiate into night
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:03:55 PST)
The Indianapolis Colts don't want to lose linebacker Gary Brackett and he apparently would like to stay in...

Jennings, Francisco won't be offered tenders as Colts head into free agency
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:18:00 PST)
INDIANAPOLIS - The midnight deadline passed without a deal between the Colts and Gary Brackett.