Indianapolis Colts
Darrius Heyward-Bey - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 216 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/26/1987 |
| Birthplace | Silver Spring, MD |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 7th pick by Raiders |
Colts sign OT Tepper, waive DB Hines
The Colts signed OT Mike Tepper from their practice squad to the active roster and waived DB Jermale Hines, the team announced Monday.
Painter will start for Colts on Monday night
Curtis Painter will make his first career start on Monday night when the Colts take on the Buccaneers, Indianapolis head coach Jim Caldwell said on Friday.
Big drop-off for Colts after SS Bullitt
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Colts cut CB Tryon, add S Hines
The Colts cut CB Justin Tryon and signed S Jermale Hines, the team announced Wednesday.
Chargers place Sanders on I.R., sign DL Harris
Chargers placed SS Bob Sanders on injured reserve and signed DL Tommie Harris, the team announced.
Colts place starters Brackett, Bullitt on injured reserve
The Colts have placed MLB Gary Brackett and SS Melvin Bullitt on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.
Luck already the consensus top pick for 2012 draft
Which NFL teams are most likely to be in the running for Andrew Luck with the No. 1 overall draft pick next spring? PFW has done some digging on the subject.
Irsay clarifies statement on Manning
Colts owner Jim Irsay reportedly announced Monday morning that QB Peyton Manning is expected to miss the entire 2011 season, but later clarified that there is still hope for a return.
Late FG lifts Steelers over Colts
A big defensive play from SS Troy Polamalu and a last-second field goal by Shaun Suisham lifted the Steelers over the Colts 23-20.
Undrafted rookie could replace struggling Colts CB Lacey
CB Justin Tryon would seem to be the obvious choice to replace the struggling Jacob Lacey, but don't rule out undrafted rookie Terrence Johnson.
First Fifteen: Early look at Week Three
In this week's edition of the First Fifteen, we focus on the 2-0 and 0-2 teams as we reach a critical early juncture in the young 2011 season.
Report: Manning left U.S. for neck, back treatment
According to FOX Sports, QB Peyton Manning left the U.S. during the offseason to find stem-cell treatment for his injured back and neck.
Five questions with PFW Colts correspondent Tom James
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PLAYER NEWS
The Colts have agreed to terms with Heyward-Bey.|||||||
In 2012, Heyward-Bey started 14 games and had 41 receptions for 606 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. Heyward-Bey has 140 receptions for 2,071 yards and 11 touchdowns since being selected by Oakland with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft. Over the past four seasons, he led the Raiders in receptions and yards receiving, while finishing second in touchdowns behind Denarius Moore (12).
The Indianapolis Colts next free agent target is Heyward-Bey. Indy, which has already signed eight players from other teams, has invited Heyward-Bey for a two-day visit that was supposed to begin Monday. The information was first posted on the team's website.|||||||
Oakland took Heyward-Bey with the seventh overall pick in the draft in 2009 but never lived up to the hype. In four seasons, he has 140 career receptions for 2,071 yards and 11 touchdown catches. He was released by the Raiders earlier this month.
The Oakland Raiders have cut ties with two former first-round picks by releasing Heyward-Bey and defensive back Michael Huff. The moves to get rid of Heyward-Bey and Huff leave just three of Oakland's former first-round picks on the roster with linebacker Rolando McClain also expected to be released this offseason.|||||||
While Heyward-Bey has been mostly a disappointment in his career, the move to get rid of Huff comes as some surprise since he was the team's most consistent defensive back last season playing both cornerback and safety.
Heyward-Bey rushed once for 20 yards in Sunday's 23-20 loss to Atlanta.|||||||
Heyward-Bey was knocked unconscious on Sept. 23 by a helmet-to-helmet hit in the end zone from Pittsburgh safety Ryan Mundy. Heyward-Bey appeared to be knocked out by the hit and then crashed to the turf headfirst and his neck twisted awkwardly. He was taken to the hospital for a concussion and sprained neck.
Heyward-Bey still has no recollection of the devastating hit by Pittsburgh safety Ryan Mundy last week that left him with a concussion and neck strain.|||||||
Speaking to reporters for the first time since being carted off the field and hospitalized overnight following the play, Heyward-Bey said he's seen television replays of the hit but otherwise has no memory of it. Heyward-Bey attended practice Friday as an observer but is doubtful to play in Sunday's game against AFC West rival Denver.
