Sam Darnold overcame a shaky start, throwing three second-half touchdown passes to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Vikings’ win snapped a two-game losing streak and highlighted Darnold’s ability to rally his team when needed.
The NFL Draft is fast approaching, with intriguing possibilities for teams across the league. The Cowboys own the 24th pick but could consider trading down to accumulate more draft capital. They’re reportedly interested in an offensive lineman, possibly Graham Barton, to replace Tyron Smith and Tyler Biadasz. Meanwhile, the Rams are looking to bolster their defense and may target a quarterback like Bo Nix to succeed Matthew Stafford. Several other teams are also expected to be active in the trade market, including the Colts and Texans. Texans GM Nick Caserio has a history of making multiple trades during the draft, and he’s likely to continue being active this weekend. Notably, Colts owner Jim Irsay will be recovering from surgery and will not be physically present in the team’s draft room.
Colts owner Jim Irsay has expressed interest in potentially retiring the No. 18 jersey for Marvin Harrison Jr., the son of Colts legend and Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. The No. 18 is currently retired in honor of Peyton Manning, but Irsay has acknowledged the possibility of making an exception for the highly-regarded wide receiver who is expected to be a top NFL Draft prospect in 2024.
Colts owner Jim Irsay has denied that his recent medical emergency was an overdose, saying he was treating a leg injury that developed into a serious hematoma. Irsay’s condition was initially reported as an overdose, but he has since said that he was unconscious due to a hematoma that required surgery.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will not attend the 2024 NFL Draft in person due to ongoing health issues. Irsay has been recovering from a severe respiratory illness and a drug overdose incident in December 2022. Despite his absence, Irsay plans to be virtually connected to the draft room and will defer to General Manager Chris Ballard in decision-making.
