Author: Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star

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

The first big move of Jeff Saturday’s tenure was an enormous one, deciding to put veteran quarterback Matt Ryan back in the starting lineup.

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

Colts LB Shaquille Leonard has seen the criticism and he has a message: “If I’m ready to go, I’m going to play.”

Frank Reich got out-coached; Matt Ryan flailed; the offensive line hasn’t lived up to reputation; Chris Ballard was wrong about the receiver depth.

The Colts are waiving Rodrigo Blankenship after the third-year kicker missed a game-winning field goal on Sunday and sent two kickoffs out of bounds.

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

Colts linebacker Darius Leonard had back surgery to repair an injury that has plagued him this offseason, according to head coach Frank Reich.

Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore has two years remaining on his contract and is the 27th-highest-paid player at his position in the NFL.

Nick Foles won the Super Bowl in Philadelphia with Frank Reich as offensive coordinator. Now, the two will reunite in Indianapolis.