Indianapolis Colts Rookie Minicamp Recap
**Back from a 5 day hiatius**The Indianapolis Colts wrapped up their annual rookie minicamp over the weekend, and there were some interesting and surprising things that happened.The first thing that stood out at the minicamp was that Josh Chapman, who didn't play a snap in his rookie season last year, was taking first team reps. It's good to see Chapman healthy, as he'...
Colts Sign Aubrayo Franklin
The Colts have agreed in principle with nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin.Aubrayo Franklin is a veteran in this league. He's been around for 10 years, and has a lot of experience in this league. He's a big guy, weighing 317 pounds and has pretty good athleticism to go along with his size. Now he's a bit older, so his role should be more of a mentor to guys like Josh Chapman...
Indianapolis Colts Mock Draft 2.0
Here is the second Indianapolis Colts mock draft, with the expectations that the Colts will not receive any compensatory picks, which seems to be case.1st RoundJonathan Hankins – Defensive Tackle – Ohio StateThe Colts’ (arguably) biggest need now is the nose tackle spot. The incumbent right now is Brandon McKinney, and he’s a backup at best. He hasn’t proven that he deserves...
Colts NT Josh Chapman To Go On Injured Reserve, Season Over
Colts rookie nose tackle Josh Chapman will have to wait until next season to make his long-awaited NFL debut.
Chapman tweeted today the Colts have placed the fifth-round pick on injured reserve to let his surgically repaired left knee heal.
Chapman tweeted late this morning: Injured Reserve For the rest of the season now its just time to get this knee to a 100% so its Beast...
Colts place Moala, Chapman on IR
Defensive tackle Fili Moala and nose tackle Josh Chapman officially had their 2012 seasons come to an end as the Indianapolis Colts placed both on injured reserve Tuesday. Defensive tackle Kellen Heard, who has played in 23 career NFL games, was signed. He appeared in eight games with the St. Louis Rams this season. Chapman was activated from...
Colts Inactives For Week 12
Among the Indianapolis Colts inactives for today's critical game against the Buffalo Bills include rookie tight end Coby Fleener, veteran corner Vontae Davis, and rookie nose tackle Josh Chapman.
Fleener and Davis have been out for four weeks straight. Chapman hasn't played a down of football all year, starting the regular season on the P.U.P. list. His last game in pads...
Colts Inactives For Week 11 Vs Patriots
The Indianapolis Colts have declared OT Bradley Sowell, TE Coby Fleener, DL Josh Chapman, LB Mario Harvey, DL Martin Tevaseu, OT Tony Hills, CB Vontae Davis inactive for Week 11. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails
Colts activate rookie nose tackle Chapman
Heading into Sunday's highly anticipated road game with the New England Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts announced some major roster moves Monday afternoon. The Colts activated rookie nose tackle Josh Chapman off the team's reserve/non-football injury list and added him to the team's 53-player regular-season roster. Chapman is a 6-foot, 316-pound defensive lineman who...
Colts activate NT Chapman
The Indianapolis Colts announced several roster moves Monday, including activating nose tackle Josh Chapman from the reserve/non-football injury list. Indianapolis also promoted tight end Kyle Miller from the practice squad and placed defensive tackle Drake Nevis and cornerback Jerraud Powers on injured reserve.
Colts Monday Musings: Handing out Midterm Grades
The Indianapolis Colts closed out the first half of their 2012 season with a 23-20 win over the Miami Dolphins. The win moved their record to a remarkable 5-3 and gave them the inside track for an AFC Wild Card. With half the season in the books it's time for the Colts to receive their midterm report card. I'll be handing out grades for each unit, each individual starter...
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12 Things to Watch For in Sunday's Colts-Dolphins Game
This...is...awesome! I have no idea what it means, but I like it!
Last week, the Colts pulled off a stunning upset of the Titans. The win thrust them into the playoff hunt, and now the equally surprising Miami Dolphins invade Lucas Oil Stadium with the winner facing a real shot of claiming a post-season berth. Here...
Indystar Colts Notebook: Starters Near Return as Team Hits Crucial Stretch
It's time for an update on the odds, ends, and injury recovery progress of the Indianapolis Colts, courtesy of Phil Richards and The Indianapolis Star. As they approach their game against the Titans in Nashville, TN, several Colts starters are getting healthier; a very good sign. Richards also updates us on Josh Chapman, Coach Pagano, and the surprising appearance of Andrew...
2012 Indianapolis Colts still coming together
A theme Indianapolis Colts fans have unfortunately become very familiar with over the last six years is missed games to key players during the regular season -- and in the post season. To start out the 2012 season draft pick Josh Chapman was placed on the physically unable to perform list, former starting middle linebacker Pat Angerer suffered a foot injury that kept him out of the...
Indianapolis Colts Season Preview: Why 2012 Won’t Suck (That Much)
Last season, the Indianapolis Colts sucked. That goes without saying (even though I went ahead and said it). It sucked for fans, for the players, and for the career of the most decorated quarterback in NFL history.
2012 will not suck for the Colts.
Now, let me explain something. When I say it “won’t suck,” do not mistake that for me saying the Colts will win the Super Bowl...
Indianapolis Colts Place Players on Injured Reserve/PUP Lists to Get Roster to 75
The Indianapolis Colts finished their roster moves Monday to get down the league mandated limit of 75 players. The team placed Griff Whalen, George Foster and Brandon McKinney on the reserved injured list. Under new NFL rules, these players could possibly return later in the year if their health permits.
Rookies Justin Anderson and Josh Chapman were placed on the reserve physically...
Colts Place Three Players On Injured Reserve
The Colts placed OT George Foster, NT Brandon McKinney and WR Griff Whalen on injured reserve on Monday.
McKinney suffered a torn ACL and Whalen re-injured a foot that had kept him out of much of training camp in the Colts' preseason game against the Redskins last weekend.
Also on Monday, the Colts placed OG Justin Anderson on the physically unable to perform list and NT...
Indianapolis Colts Place Players on Injured Reserve/PUP Lists to Get Roster to 75
The Indianapolis Colts finished their roster moves Monday to get down the league mandated limit of 75 players. The team placed Griff Whalen, George Foster and Brandon McKinney on the reserved injured list. Under new NFL rules, these players could possibly return later in the year if their health permits.
Rookies Justin Anderson and Josh Chapman were placed on the reserve physically...
Colts inactives against the Rams
Phil Richards just tweeted today's inactives including Tim Fugger who was just activated:
#Colts inactives: G Justin Anderson, WR Donnie Avery, NT Josh Chapman, OLB Tim Fugger, DE Cory Redding.
— Phil Richards (@PhilRichards6) August 12, 2012
A little surprised we won't see Donnie Avery although he's had some issues with his left thigh in camp. With the wide...
Colts Positional Breakdown: Defensive Line
The defensive line is one of the few places on the team that fans should not worry about.
As we switch to the defensive side of the ball, we learnt the offense has a lot of upside, but may not be the greatest going into next year. The defensive side has the ability to be solid right away. The Colts did a lot to help their defensive line this offseason. The coaches decided to...
Colts Officially Announce Josh Chapman Signing
Yesterday, the Colts officially announced the signing of fifth round pick defensive tackle Josh Chapman. Chapman was the first pick of the fifth round and a great value pick for Ryan Grigson and his team.
Chapman projects to be a nose tackle in the new defensive system, and both he and Colts' officials have projected confidence in his ability to become the primary nose tackle...
Colts sign 5th-round draft pick Josh Chapman
The Indianapolis Colts have signed fifth-round draft pick Josh Chapman, giving them six draft choices under contract.
Chapman is a 6-foot, 316-pound defensive tackle who anchored the middle of Alabama's defensive line last season. He tore the ACL in his left knee on Oct. 1. He continued to play with the injury and did not have surgery until January.
He finished his career with...
Colts sign 5th-round DT Chapman
Defensive tackle Josh Chapman, a fifth-round pick out of Alabama, signed with the Colts. Terms were not disclosed. Chapman, 6-0, 316 pounds, started 25 of 54 games at Alabama and totaled 88 career tackles (44 solo), 2.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback pressure and four passes defensed. He was part of two BCS National Championship teams in 2009 and 2011.
Kuharsky projects AFC South Defenses
Paul Kuharsky takes a hard look at the AFC South in an effort to rank the defenses. No shocker here--the Colts are in the basement:
4. Indianapolis Colts: The Colts might have the worst defense in the NFL this season. Their run defense was abysmal last season. Indianapolis has nowhere to go but up in this department and additions such as Cory Redding, Brandon McKinney and Josh...
Colts GM Grigson Shows Genius in 2012 NFL Draft
Heading into the 2012 offseason was extremely difficult for Indianapolis Colts fans. Owner Jim Irsay made hard decisions that marked the end of an era of Colts football. Gone were the team's legendary General Manager Bill Polian and his son Chris, gone was nearly the entire coaching staff, and gone was a large portion of the nucleus of a 2006 NFL Championship team -- of course...
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