Author: Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star

Colts QB Anthony Richardson was 6-of-17 and nearly lost a fumble … and you still can’t miss the potential.

Jonathan Taylor “had a personal matter arise” and “is not currently with the team and his absence is excused,” the Colts said in a statement.

Indianapolis interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for its open head coach position, Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a tweet.

The Colts haven’t been in a better position to get a franchise quarterback in more than a decade. Indianapolis holds the No. 4 pick in April’s draft.

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley defended Los Angeles safety Derwin James for a vicious hit on Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin.

The Dallas Cowboys scored 33 points in the fourth quarter en route to a rout of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.

The Indianapolis Colts’ fading playoff hopes were further damaged after losing to the lowly Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan opened up about his benching for the first time on Wednesday.

Shaquille Leonard remains on the active/PUP list, and the Indianapolis Colts have talked about the possibility he might not play Week 1.

Khari Willis was a key starter and leader for the Indianapolis Colts’ defense, but the safety is walking away from the NFL to pursue another calling.