Ben Utecht

When the Bengals signed restricted free agent tight end Ben Utecht to a three-year offer sheet before the 2008 season, there was a chorus of fans singing "finally" after the Indianapolis Colts elected not to match. Cincinnati had just signed a tight end with the potential to stretch the field. Yet the Bengals in 2008 lost Carson Palmer for 12 games and Utecht was virtually negligible in a defunct passing offense that was highlighted with...  

CINCINNATI—Ben Utecht is writing songs for his next album at his ... At the same time, you want to try your best to make the game as safe as possible. So it's not an easy job for the NFL to figure this one out." Utecht pointed out that ...  

Several professional athletes have dabbled in hip-hop. The 30-year-old Utecht put out a Christmas album and toured with popular pianist/singer Jim Brickman last year, immersing himself in the next phase in his life. He returned to Cincinnati in ...  

He was signed by Cincinnati before the 2008 season. His career ended a year later, when he sustained a severe concussion during training camp and had lingering problems. The Bengals released him during the season, prompting the grievance.  

This was followed by many others as a professional football player for the Indianapolis Colts. Utecht was a tight end and offensive player and took many direct hits that led to being knocked out and concussions though he only stayed out of the game for a ...  

All sorts of draft day rumors are swirling around NYC today (and yes, I admit, I LOVE THIS STUFF THIS TIME OF YEAR! LOVE IT!) The big rumors involving the Colts also involve defensive end Dwight Freeney, who is pegged to play outside linebacker in head coach Chuck Pagano's new 3-4 defense in Indianapolis. Freeney's never played linebacker at the NFL level. Ever. Peter King of SI is the one stirring the pot on the Freeney trade...  

Dwight Freeney isn't getting traded or cut, period. Ryan Grigson: Looking forward to DE Dwight Freeney being part of Colts defense in '12. He will be a Colt. — Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) March 26, 2012 Not too long ago, Robert Mathis all but confirmed the Colts desire to keep Freeney when he tweeted that Chuck Pagano plans to use Dwight as a 3-4 rush linebacker, similar to Terrell Suggs in Baltimore. It's also worth noting...  

The Indianapolis Colts' No. 1 draft pick Andrew Luck isn't participating in the current on-going organized team activity (OTA), giving an early indication as to what kind of quarterback and teammate Luck is going to be in Indy: a smart one.  

In their continuing preparations for the 2012 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts have signed defensive lineman Jerry J. Brown from the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League.  

Former NFL kicker Mike Vanderjagt may lose his job as a part-time middle school football coach after an alleged confrontation with a student.  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have traded defensive back Cassius Vaughn to the Indianapolis Colts for fullback Chris Gronkowski.  

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed fifth-round draft pick Josh Chapman, giving them six draft choices under contract.  

David Legree joined the Colts' cast of young quarterbacks, with Indianapolis signing the undrafted rookie out of Hampton University.  

The Colts have signed their third former Eagles offensive guard, claiming Zane Taylor off waivers from Philadelphia on Friday.  

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have cut tight end Brody Eldridge and brought in another quarterback.