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The San Francisco 49ers are planning to hire former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks to be their next defensive coordinator, replacing DeMeco Ryans.

Frank Reich, who threw the first touchdown in Panthers' history, was introduced Tuesday as Carolina's new head coach.

Former Carolina Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks says he is “disappointed, but not defeated” that he didn’t land the team’s full-time head coaching position.

Frank Reich, the first QB in Carolina history, will finally have his chance to draft and mold a franchise quarterback.

The Carolina Panthers are hiring their first-ever quarterback, Frank Reich, to be their next head coach after he spent the last five seasons with the Colts.

The Panthers have hired Frank Reich as their next head coach, the team announced Thursday.

The Carolina Panthers have hired Frank Reich as their new head coach following an extensive search.

Find out FOX Bet's hypothetical odds on the Denver Bronco's next head coach after the team fired Nathaniel Hackett.

Jim Irsay hinted that college coaches and other "unknown" names will be candidates for the Colts' head coaching job. He also did not rule out keeping Jeff Saturday next year.

The Philadelphia Eagles' victory over the Indianapolis colts on Sunday meant something special for head coach Nick Sirianni, who called it "sweet" following Frank Reich's firing.

Jalen Hurts ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 1:20 remaining, and the Philadelphia Eagles rallied past the Indianapolis Colts 17-16.

"If there's 100 stones to turn over ... he's going to turn them (all) over twice to make sure that he got everything," a colleague said of Colts playcaller Parks Frazier.

Matt Ryan got his job back as the Colts’ starter under TV analyst-turned-interim coach Jeff Saturday.

Jeff Saturday joked that the Indianapolis Colts will start calling zone-read plays for 37-year-old quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan has never been known for his swift feet, but his career-best, 39-yard scramble to convert a third-and-3 in the fourth quarter led to his winning touchdown pass two plays later. It capped an unusual week when the Colts fired coach Frank Reich and replaced him with Saturday, whose only prior coaching experience was at a Georgia high school.

The Colts plan to conduct an extensive head coaching search in the offseason, FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports.

A vast majority of the quarterback changes made in the offseason have not worked out for NFL contenders looking to stabilize the position and win right away.

The NFL’s overwhelming popularity just keeps on growing, no matter how many significant, unsavory off-field issues loom as its season enters its second half.

Here's everything you need to know about Colts-Raiders, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick from Geoff Schwartz.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay first contacted Jeff Saturday because he wanted answers about the struggling offensive line.

Indianapolis Colts interim coach Jeff Saturday faces a dauting task this week.

There has already been two coaching changes halfway through the NFL season with Indianapolis firing Frank Reich this week four weeks after Carolina did the same to Matt Rhule.

There has already been two coaching changes halfway through the NFL season with Indianapolis firing Frank Reich this week four weeks after Carolina did the same to Matt Rhule. The NFL had a record-tying 10 coaching changes last offseason and three-quarters of the teams have changed head coaches at least once in the past five years. Here's a look at some coaches who figure to be on the hot seat if things don't turn around in the second half of the season and some assistants who could be in line for head coaching jobs.

Indianapolis Colts team owner Jim Irsay introduced Jeff Saturday as the team's interim head coach and defended the decision to hire the former center.

The Colts fired Frank Reich and brought in longtime center Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach. But the coach won't matter if they don't upgrade at QB.

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel spoke Monday abut AFC South Indianapolis Colts' decision to fire coach Frank Reich on Monday.

The Indianapolis Colts found their interim head coach after firing Frank Reich. The team chose a former player who has not coached in the NFL or in college.

The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that they have parted ways with head coach Frank Reich. Reich, who was in his fifth season with the Colts, was fired after a 3-5-1 start. Reich will be replaced by Colts legend and current ESPN NFL analyst Jeff Saturday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. It was a dreadful offensive performance in which Indianapolis had just 121 yards of offense. Reich, a former NFL quarterback and lauded offensive mind, admitted the offense hasn’t been good enough.

The Indianapolis Colts have hired former All-Pro center Jeff Saturday as interim coach after firing coach Frank Reich.

The Indianapolis Colts have parted ways with head coach Frank Reich, team owner Jim Irsay announced Monday.

Frank Reich became the second NFL head coach to get shown the door this season. The Indianapolis Colts fired Reich on Monday after a loss to the New England Patriots.

Is Sam Ehlinger the Colts' QB of the future? And what's up with Indianapolis firing its OC and trading explosive RB Nyheim Hines?

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel played 14 seasons as an NFL linebacker.

Colts coach Frank Reich fired OC Marcus Brady on Tuesday, two days after another subpar offensive showing in a loss to Washington.

Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke ruined Sam Ehlinger's first career start for the Indianapolis Colts with a 17-16 victory.

Just two days after Colts' Matt Ryan learned he would be sitting on the bench for the foreseeable future, he told reporters he would still support the team despite his disappointment.

The disappointment was etched all over Matt Ryan's face.

The Indianapolis Colts are benching starting quarterback Matt Ryan and will start Sam Ehlinger in Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders.

Alec Pierce's touchdown with 17 seconds left had the Indianapolis Colts complete their comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts will face Jacksonville on Sunday without either of their top two running backs.

The Indianapolis Colts announced Saturday they will be without running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines for Sunday's key AFC South battle against Jacksonville. Taylor, last year’s NFL rushing champion, will miss his second straight game with an injured ankle. Hines entered the concussion protocol since wobbling off the field early in last Thursday’s victory at Denver.

A month into the season, it’s clear Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan are still adjusting to their new teams.

Matt Ryan threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to rookie Jelani Woods with 24 seconds left to give the Indianapolis Colts a 20-17 comeback victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes to Christian Kirk, and Jacksonville dominated short-handed Indianapolis 24-0 on Sunday for its eighth consecutive home victory in the series.

Patrick Mahomes loses sleep preparing for Thursday night games.

Rodrigo Blankenship's tenure with the Indianapolis Colts is over.

Tom Brady led Tampa Bay to a field goal on his first and only series of the preseason, but the Indianapolis Colts' backups rallied to beat the Buccaneers 27-10.

Godwin Igwebuike's tiebreaking 2-yard run with 4:03 left led the Detroit Lions to a 27-26 victory at Indianapolis.

Godwin Igwebuike's tiebreaking 2-yard run with 4:03 left led the Detroit Lions to a 27-26 victory at Indianapolis.

Matt Ryan’s pass attempts were much like his Indianapolis Colts’ preseason debut.

The mushroom-like padding players are wearing on their helmets during training camps this summer are called Guardian Caps.

To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is ready for a change.

This year's class of college quarterbacks isn't as strong as past years have been.

Frank Reich is heading to Los Angeles this week for an important mission.

Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes made the NFL’s first 17-game regular season feel a little more normal despite it being played through a pandemic again.

Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly held nothing back when he returned to the team facility this week.

The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10.

The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the league vaccinated.

Carson Wentz threw two touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship was warming up before facing the Ravens when suddenly he felt a twinge in his hip that would last the entire night.

Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at Indianapolis.

The “Hard Knocks” franchise will have an in-season version for the first time when “Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts” debuts on Nov. 17 on HBO.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to miss 5 to 12 weeks because a broken left foot.

All eyes in Indianapolis are on Carson Wentz’s feet. Friday on ESPN’s “Get Up,” host Mike Greenberg asked analyst Marcus Spears how big a deal Wentz’s injury is. But beyond football, obviously this injury derails a lot of things about the Indianapolis Colts and what they had plans to do. Frank Reich mortgaged his reputation on bringing Carson Wentz in to transform him onto an already playoff football team. Because there’s too much riding on Carson Wentz being the Indianapolis Colts’ starter.

The NFL’s most discussed stat has been COVID-19 vaccination percentages.

It’s not exactly everyone into the pool, or gathering around the bonfire.

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich will miss the start of training camp after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Indianapolis Colts believe they'll accomplish more over the next two weeks than they would during a traditional three-day June mini-camp.

Jacoby Brissett has experienced everything in the NFL from starting to playing behind Tom Brady, Andrew Luck and Philip Rivers.

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) passes during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Philadelphia, in this Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, file photo. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)PHILADELPHIA – Carson Wentz helped steer the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise’s only Super Bowl title and later received the richest contract in team history. The Eagles agreed to trade Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the deal. AdThe deal reunites Wentz with Colts coach Frank Reich, who served as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator his first two seasons in the league.

Luck abruptly retired following the 2019 season, but still is revered throughout the organization. If the 31-year-old wanted to make an NFL return, Irsay said the door is open. The offensive line is vastly improved since Luck retired two years ago, so maybe there’s some temptation. “He knows how much we’d love to have him be our quarterback, there’s just no question about that,” Irsay said. But if not Luck, expect the Colts to be among the many teams interested in Lions QB Matthew Stafford.

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)PHILADELPHIA – Three days after choosing Nick Sirianni to be their new coach, the Philadelphia Eagles made it official. He worked under coach Frank Reich, who was offensive coordinator in Philadelphia when the Eagles won the Super Bowl three years ago. The Colts finished in the top 10 in points and yards in two of Sirianni’s three seasons as offensive coordinator.

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Sirianni was the offensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts the past three seasons. The Colts finished top 10 in points and yards in two of Sirianni's three seasons as offensive coordinator.

“Every year, Jan. 20 is a special and emotional day,” Rivers said in a statement posted on the team’s website. “It is St. Sebastian’s Feast day, the day I played in the AFC championship without an ACL, and now the day that after 17 seasons, I’m announcing my retirement from the National Football League. I am grateful to the Chargers for 16 seasons, and the Colts for the 17th season.”Rivers was one of a kind. In the 2006 season opener, Rivers made his starting debut — and then the next 251 in a row including the playoffs. “My son never did throw a big ball like I did at that age and he throws it the exact same way,” Rivers said.

(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Chad Henne came off the bench cold in the heat of a tense playoff game and delivered the game-sealing plays for Kansas City in his most consequential performance in a win since 2013. He got the nod again the following week in a playoff game against Green Bay with a limited number of plays on a wrist band. JEFF HOSTETLER: Hostetler had started just two games in almost seven full seasons for the Giants when Simms injured his foot in Week 14. FRANK REICH: Two years after losing to Hostetler, the Bills relied on a backup to make it to their third consecutive Super Bowl. He threw for 725 yards and six touchdowns in wins over Minnesota in the NFC title game and New England in the Super Bowl.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Colts coach Frank Reich couldn’t manufacture another comeback in Buffalo. We just didn’t get it done.”After squandering scoring opportunities through three quarters, the Colts finally mustered a response when trailing 24-10. Rivers engineered consecutive touchdown drives over a six-minute span before coming up empty on the Colts' final possession. The game ended with Rivers throwing three consecutive incompletions, including a 47-yard desperation pass intended for T.Y. “He exceeded expectations on what he brought to the team this year on and off the field,” Reich said.

In a season in which the Bills busted numerous slumps, Allen became Buffalo's first starter in a quarter century to win a playoff game. Made enough plays to win,” Allen said. The Colts responded with a seven-play, 75-play drive capped by a 9-yard touchdown pass to Pascal. Rivers’ pass for Michael Pittman glanced off the diving receiver’s fingertips on fourth down. Facing fourth-and-3 from the Colts 26, Allen drew defensive end Kemoko Turay offside with a second left on the play clock.

The Los Angeles Rams are leading the Seattle Seahawks 23-13 early in the fourth quarter. The Los Angeles Rams have taken a 20-10 halftime lead over the Seahawks in their wild card game at Seattle. Metcalf to cut the Los Angles Rams' lead to 13-10 in the second quarter of their wild card game. The Buffalo Bills are taking a 17-10 lead over Indianapolis into the fourth quarter at Buffalo. Washington won the middling NFC East despite a 7-9 record to earn a home wild card game.

SPREAD — Colts 3-3; Lions 3-3SERIES RECORD — Colts lead 21-19-2LAST MEETING — Lions beat Colts 39-35 on Sept. 11, 2016, in IndianapolisLAST WEEK — Colts had bye, beat Bengals 31-27 on Oct. 18; Lions beat Falcons 23-22AP PRO32 RANKING — Colts No. COLTS DEFENSE — OVERALL (2), RUSH (3), PASS (2). LIONS OFFENSE — OVERALL (23), RUSH (18), PASS (20). LIONS DEFENSE — OVERALL (22), RUSH (26), PASS (20). … The Lions are aiming to win three straight and to have a winning record in November or later for the first time in Patricia’s three seasons.

(AP) – The Indianapolis Colts defense missed linebacker Darius Leonard on Sunday. And without those two key cogs, neither the offense nor the defense was in sync during the 32-23 loss at Cleveland. “I thought we were competitive, but they were highly efficient in the first half on offense,” coach Frank Reich said Sunday. And while they hung 32 points on the league’s top scoring defense, nine came courtesy of the Browns defense. A week earlier, with Leonard missing the second half at Chicago because of a groin injury, the Colts still played well.