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FILE- In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a new conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Ballard enjoys these final days before the NFL draft. He pores through the tapes, meets with coaches and scouts and constantly debates where each college prospect belongs on the Colts’ board. Some see this annual ritual as a tedious, emotional grind. Ballard savors every precious moment as he prepares to step into the biggest ring of the offseason. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Ballard enjoys debating as Colts seek another knockout draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Devin Funchess (17) runs for a touchdown after a catch against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Indianapolis Colts signed the former Carolina receiver to a one-year deal on Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)

Colts sign Funchess, but stick to plan of re-signing players

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Colts agree to new deal with NFL’s career scoring leader

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Indianapolis. Colts general manager Chris Ballard says Luck will take some extra days off during training camp but will have no limitations when he is on the field.Luck is trying to return from a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts will give Luck days off but no limitations on field

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Quenton Nelson, the Indianapolis Colts first-round draft pick, talks about being a member of the team during a news conference at the NFL football team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Friday, April 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts stick to plan by beefing up offensive, defensive lines

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Joseph Addai, left, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, right, announce Auburn's Braden Smith as as a selection by the Indianapolis Colts during the second round of the football league's draft Friday, April 27, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Colts take LB Leonard, OG Smith to open 2nd night of draft

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 20, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard listens to a question during a press conference at the NFL team's practice facility in Indianapolis. Ballard started collecting draft chips last month. He’s hoping the Indianapolis Colts add a few more this week. The second-year general manager is going all in on a simple, proven plan to put the Colts back on a playoff course: Draft well and develop talent from within. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Ballard collects high draft picks as Colts start rebuilding

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a press conference at the NFL team's practice facility Friday, April 20, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Colts’ confidence in Luck’s recovery prompted trade

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Colts make splashy entrance into 2nd wave of free agency

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Colts hope Luck’s return makes coaching job more attractive

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2017, file photo, injured Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck watches as teammates warm up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts will place Luck on the season-ending injured reserve list. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File) **FILE**

Colts’ Andrew Luck goes on injured reserve

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws during NFL football practice in Indianapolis. Andrew Luck has stopped throwing passes for now, and it’s not yet clear when he’ll resume.On Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team has instructed the star quarterback to take a break from throwing after developing soreness in his surgically-repaired throwing shoulder.AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts keeping Luck out of practice because of sore shoulder

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FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks to reporters at the NFL team's practice facility in Indianapolis. Luck will not play in Sunday's Sept. 10 season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. General manager Chris Ballard made the official announcement Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. Luck has not taken a snap or thrown a pass to a teammate since having January surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Luck able to practice but ruled out for Colts’ opener

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jabaal Sheard (93) runs a drill during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Indianapolis, Monday, July 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts run new route with younger, faster, cheaper players

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts' Andrew Luck talks with media after arriving for NFL football training camp, Saturday, July 29, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Luck insists right shoulder will be better when he returns

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 13, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck responds to questions during a news conference at the NFL football team's minicamp, in Indianapolis. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will be placed on the physically unable to perform list when the team opens training camp on Saturday. Luck had surgery to repair a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder and only began throwing last week. It's still unclear when he will be cleared to practice, but general manager Chris Ballard says he is hopeful that Luck will be activated before the Sept. 10 season opener in Los Angeles against the Rams. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts to put Andrew Luck on PUP for start of training camp

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

The room erupts around Malik Hooker, center left, still on the phone with the Indianapolis Colts, as it is announced on television that he had been selected by the Colts with the 15th pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017 in New Castle, Pa. (Haley Nelson/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Indianapolis Colts focus on defense in NFL Draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Richard Burse poses inside an Indianapolis Colts helmet before going into the NFL football team's draft party Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Colts add Ohio State DB Malik Hooker in 1st round

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 1, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a press conference at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Ballard has been busy this offseason. He's signed a dozen veteran free agents, re-signed a handful of his own players and pulled off a significant trade with New England. And he's not finished. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Ballard’s workdays getting even busier as NFL draft looms

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Colts agree to terms with defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins

By MICAHEL MAROT - Associated Press