Latest Gardner Minshew News

Christian Wilkins, Gardner Minshew share their excitement to join the Raiders

Mar. 14, 2024 21:37 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins opened his introductory news conference with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday by emulating his new coach, Antonio Pierce. “Raiderrrsss!” Wilkins exclaimed before allowing the first question to be asked, in the same...

Danielle Hunter, Derrick Henry head the list of available remaining free agents after a wild Day 1

Mar. 12, 2024 11:25 AM EDT

There’s still plenty of star-quality players available after a wild opening to the NFL’s free agency period. Derrick Henry, Danielle Hunter, Calvin Ridley, Tyron Smith, Stephon Gilmore and Kendall Fuller are among the talented players who hadn’t reached contract agreements as...

Raiders agree to deals with QB Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins

Mar. 11, 2024 19:49 PM EDT

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders were busy on the first day teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents, agreeing to contracts Monday with quarterback Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Minshew agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with $15...

Baker Mayfield helps NFC to early lead over AFC in revamped Pro Bowl Games

Feb. 01, 2024 21:46 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield beat Houston’s C.J. Stroud in the Precision Passing skills challenge, helping the NFC build a 12-6 lead over the AFC on the opening night of the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. The made-for-TV Pro Bowl Skills Show, aired Thursday night from...

Anthony Richardson eager to get back on the field after missing most of 2023 with a shoulder injury

Jan. 11, 2024 19:07 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned plenty in his rookie season. Coach Shane Steichen helped Richardson improve his understanding of NFL defenses. Quarterback Gardner Minshew provided Richardson new tools for studying film. Receiver Michael...

Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor give Colts a view into a promising future

Jan. 08, 2024 17:51 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts got a glimpse of their future with quarterback Anthony Richardson in 2023. Now, they can start dreaming about all the new possibilities. Two days after falling a win short of the playoffs, Indy's players cleaned out their...

Dropped 4th-down pass costly as Colts squander playoff chance with 23-19 loss to Texans

Jan. 07, 2024 01:47 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew tried to console Tyler Goodson after the running back dropped a fourth-down pass with 1:06 seconds left in a win-or-go home game against Houston on Saturday night. Heck, Minshew even said he should have made a...

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

Jan. 07, 2024 00:55 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud made all the right calls in the biggest game of his NFL career to help the Houston Texans secure a playoff spot. Stroud threw for 264 yards and two scores, Devin Singletary scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 3-yard TD run with 6:20...

Surprising Colts and Texans fight for playoff spot in regular-season finale

Jan. 04, 2024 16:28 PM EST

HOUSTON (9-7) at INDIANAPOLIS (9-7) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN. OPENING LINE: Texans by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Texans 8-8, Colts 9-7. SERIES RECORD: Colts lead 33-10-1. LAST MEETING:...

Texans and Colts embrace Saturday's high-stakes game with a playoff spot on the line

Jan. 04, 2024 15:50 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans always anticipated his team's late-season trip to Indianapolis would look far different from their September matchup. He never envisioned the storyline could change this much. Sixteen weeks after the two new coaches —...