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Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz speaks with reporters during his introductory press conference at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., March 17, 2022. (Photo by Brian Murphy, All-Pro Reels)

Wentz feeling ‘wanted’ by Commanders after rough splits from Colts, Eagles

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) runs downfield to block during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. In a move surprising no one, the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, exercised the fifth-year option on perennial All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson’s rookie contract. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Colts counting on draft picks to turn up defensive pressure

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay responds to a question during a news conference at the NFL team's facility in Indianapolis, in this Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL draft, Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts add to pass rush, use 2nd-round pick on DE Odeyingbo

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye is shown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Paye is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Indianapolis Colts add pass rusher Kwity Paye of Michigan

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Colts exercise 5th-year option on star guard Quenton Nelson

Associated Press

FILE - Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, in this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, file photo. With his team facing major holes at left tackle and edge rusher heading into next week's NFL Draft in Cleveland, April 29-May 1, 2021, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hopes to fill one need with the No. 21 overall pick and the other over the final six rounds. But Irsay isn't tipping his hand about which way — or perhaps a third way — the Colts are leaning, certainly not with general manager Chris Ballard calling the shots. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Colts look to shore up offensive, defensive lines in draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer, right, tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Ballard contemplates possibility of Rivers returning to Indy

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Indianapolis. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts find new potential weapons in draft to help Rivers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

USC wide receiver Michael Pittman runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts grab USC WR Pittman, Wisconsin RB Taylor in 2nd round

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2020, file photo, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Indianapolis. The 2020 NFL Draft is April 23-25. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts play waiting game through 1st day of NFL draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen, right, sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Ballard to remain patient about Colts quarterback options

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs out of the tackle of Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jack Crawford (95) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ballard’s long-term plan paying early dividends for Colts

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterbacks Brian Hoyer (2) and Jarrett Stidham (4) warm up along with and tight end Andrew Beck (86) at NFL football practice, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

AP source: Colts sign Jacoby Brissett to contract extension

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) throws against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Colts turn to Brissett in wake of Luck’s surprise retirement

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, July 25, 2019 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Andrew Luck will likely miss the rest of the preseason with an injury near the front of his left ankle, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Colts general manager Chris Ballard says the starting quarterback has been dealing with pain in that area since straining his left calf in March. Luck missed all of the team’s offseason workouts and has not participated in full team drills at training camp because of the lingering pain. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Colts expect Luck to miss preseason with ankle area injury

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard talks about the status of players during an availability before the start of the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Colts embrace high expectations as training camp opens

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2019, file photo, Bobby Okereke is shown during an NFL local Pro Day at the Oakland Raiders football facility in Alameda, Calif. Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did his homework on Bobby Okereke. And a sexual assault allegation from 2015 still didn’t scare him off. Just hours after Okereke’s name surfaced publicly for the first time in the case, Ballard told local reporters on a conference call that he took a hard look at Okereke’s past and made others in the organization aware of the accusation before selecting the Stanford graduate in April’s NFL draft.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Colts drafted Okereke despite sexual assault allegation

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

A Indianapolis Colts fan cheers ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Ballard continues deep defensive dive on final day of draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

A Indianapolis Colts fan cheers ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Colts follow script with hefty defensive investment in draft

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

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)

Colts deal out of 1st round, add 2 picks from Redskins

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press