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Colts Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:10:35 PDT

The Colts may be without one of their starting outside linebackers when training camp begins July 24 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind.

Strong-side linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, who has battled a variety of injuries since arriving in Indianapolis as a fifth-round draft choice in 2005, reportedly suffered a torn pectoral muscle while lifting weights last week. Hagler is expected to miss most—if not all—of training camp and could be sidelined for nearly two months.

The injury will probably also keep the former University of Cincinnati standout on the sideline for the team's regular-season home opener Sept. 9 against the Chicago Bears. Team officials have yet to confirm or deny the injury or its possible ramifications.

Hagler started...

Manning family enjoying 2 straight Super Bowl wins (AP)

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:46:13 PDT

The grass in the Mannings' front yard took years to recover. Archie Manning used to stand on the steps and try to fling the football just out of his sons' reach in a game they called "Amazing Catches." The boys would have to make diving, one-handed grabs. If it was a rainy day, even better -- though not for the lawn.

Browns' defense a step behind the offense (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:37:00 PDT

Cleveland is lacking a few playmakers on defense if it expects the unit to truly complement the offense.

Ex-Colts player Reid spared jail time (AP)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:27:28 PDT

Former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Dexter Reid had his driver's license suspended six months for a felony drug conviction. Circuit Judge Thomas Padrick Jr. on Wednesday also ordered Reid to attend drug treatment. The 27-year-old Reid had faced up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in January to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

NFL rookies get taste of history at hall of fame (AP)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:03:38 PDT

For a moment, Miami Dolphins tackle Jake Long looked like any other visitor at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He handed his cell phone to a teammate, stood next to the bronze bust of fellow former Michigan tackle Dan Dierdorf and smiled for a snapshot. Long, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and the rest of the NFL's rookies are touring the Hall of Fame this summer as part of a program aimed at...

Colts trade RB Lawton for draft pick (AP)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:43:00 PDT

Colts reserve running back Luke Lawton was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional 2009 draft choice. Lawton played in 11 games last season at running back and special teams. He had five rushes for 13 yards and four receptions for 29 yards, including a one-yard scoring reception against Jacksonville on Dec.

Eagles acquire FB Lawton from Colts (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:11:10 PDT

The Philadelphia Eagles on Friday acquired fullback Luke Lawton from the Indianapolis Colts for a conditional draft pick in 2009.

Manning looks for ways to stay healthy (AP)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:29:42 PDT

Peyton Manning spent the past decade building a reputation as one of the NFL's most dependable quarterbacks. He wants to keep that image intact however long he plays. The two-time league MVP who has never missed a game with the Colts revised this year's offseason program, taking a page straight out of Brett Favre's playbook by throwing a little less and conditioning a little more.