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Destin Adams

Destin is a Colts Beat Writer & Assistant Editor for A to Z Sports. He has been covering the Indianapolis Colts for 3 years through SB Nation, Fan Nation, and one of the founders of The Blue Stable. 

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Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Young Colts player has the chance to break an NFL record that was set over 30 years ago

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Chris Ballard admits that the Colts made a mistake that hurt Anthony Richardson and he regrets it

By Destin Adams
Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback JuJu Brents (29) celebrates a stop during the second half against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Indianapolis Colts Injury Tracker: When players can come back and who's not coming back, updates and more

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) and wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr (7) celebrate a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars News

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans Week 14 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

By Destin Adams
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) walks off the field after throwing an interception during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans News

The Texans give CJ Stroud what he needs most with their selection in an NFL Draft expert's newest mock draft

By Destin Adams
Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Indianapolis Colts News

Former Colts Pro Bowler with a rocky tenure with the team hangs up his cleats by officially retiring from the NFL

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium.
Houston Texans News

Important games to watch and who to root for during Week 14 with the Houston Texans on bye

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen works form the sideline during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Important games to watch and who to root for during Week 14 with the Indianapolis Colts on bye

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) celebrates a first down after the catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium.
Houston Texans News

Multiple Houston Texans players performing well in the early stages of NFL Pro Bowl voting

By Destin Adams
Aug 23, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) rushes the passer against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars News

A couple Jaguars players are performing well in the early stages of 2025 NFL Pro Bowl voting

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) signals during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts have two clear paths toward the AFC playoffs in front of them following their bye week

By Destin Adams
Sep 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) and Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore (95) celebrate after a game against the Chicago Bear at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Multiple Indianapolis Colts players performing well in the early stages of Pro Bowl voting

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides down in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) in the second quarter in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars News

Justice is going to rightfully be served after a dirty hit that resulted in Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence leaving with an injury

By Destin Adams
Oct 20, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans looks on during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Houston Texans News

A new report points to the Texans getting bad news about the availability of a key starter going forward

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) throws a pass during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Anthony Richardson did something in the Colts Week 13 win that Andrew Luck was never able to accomplish

By Destin Adams
Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen looks on during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts found a new starter off the streets and he earned the job for the rest of the season in Week 13

By Destin Adams
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo and Indianapolis Colts Shane Steichen shake hands at the end of the game at Gillette Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts miraculous Week 13 road win vs. Patriots keeps playoff dreams alive as well as multiple people's jobs

By Destin Adams
Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans in the second half at NRG Stadium. The touchdown was called back.
Indianapolis Colts News

Anthony Richardson has the chance to do something in Week 13 that no Colts QB has done since Peyton Manning

By Destin Adams
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans News

NFL’s decision to punish multiple Texans players makes their week even worse after loss to their divisional rivals the Titans

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) reacts Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

NFL drops the hammer on Colts QB Anthony Richardson after he embarrassed key Lions player in Week 12

By Destin Adams
Former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is interviewed Friday, April 12, 2024, during the Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala at the Colts Practice Facility in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

Former Colts QB Andrew Luck is making his long-awaited return to football in a role that seems perfect for him

By Destin Adams
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers News

Justin Herbert's life gets a lot easier as Chargers give him something he's been waiting for his entire career in latest mock draft

By Destin Adams
Oct 6, 2024; London, United Kingdom; New York Jets owner Woody Johnson reacts during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
New York Jets News

The Jets selection in a new 2025 NFL mock draft would confirm the suspicion many have ahead of the team's offseason

By Destin Adams
Nov 24, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers News

Bryce Young's life gets a lot easier with the Panthers adding a dynamic weapon in latest mock draft

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen watches the action on the field Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts are down to their third string at an important position for their Week 13 matchup vs. the Patriots

By Destin Adams
Nov 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) stands on the field after a penalty is called during the second half against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Indianapolis Colts' rival opens the door for Indy to three-peat an NFL trend during the holiday season

By Destin Adams
Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) attempts a pass as Houston Texans defensive tackle Khalil Davis (94) applies defensive pressure at NRG Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars News

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans Week 13 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

By Destin Adams
Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) breaks a tackle from New England Patriots cornerback Myles Bryant (27) in the second quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park.
Indianapolis Colts News

Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots Week 13 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

By Destin Adams
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches a replay against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars News

Jaguars use the number one overall pick to replace a failed offseason addition in a new 2025 NFL mock draft

By Destin Adams
Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) fakes the hand-off to Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) in the first quarter at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans News

CJ Stroud's life gets a lot easier as Texans add dynamic player as a cheaper option to replace veteran player in latest mock draft

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11) rushes the ball Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

Michael Pittman Jr. has earned bragging rights over his WR coach and Colts legend Reggie Wayne

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) makes a pass against Detroit Lions during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
Indianapolis Colts News

Anthony Richardson's stat line hardly ever tells the full story and in the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Lions it flat out lies

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts guard Tanor Bortolini (60) warms up before an Indianapolis Colts game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

Colts impressive rookie Tanor Bortolini gets news he didn't want to hear ahead of Week 13 vs. the Patriots

By Destin Adams
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) looks to move past Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin (44) on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

Dan Campbell's message to a Lions player shares the ugly truth about how they view the Colts

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen walks off the field Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, after losing 24-6 to the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

A Colts breakout player is now a long shot to play in Week 13 due to an injury sustained in their loss to the Lions

By Destin Adams
Nov 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

A Colts star finally looks like himself again and it's exactly what the team needs as they fight for a playoff spot

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen yells from the sideline Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

A Colts starter should be benched following his most recent poor performance in the team's Week 12 loss to the Lions

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

Can the Colts take advantage of a Lions secondary dealing with injuries during their Week 12 matchup

By Destin Adams
Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson on the sidelines during the fourth quarter of their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
Jacksonville Jaguars News

NFL hits young Jaguars player with news he didn't want to hear during their bye week

By Destin Adams
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans News

NFL hits Texans player with news he didn't want to hear ahead of their Week 12 matchup with their divisional rivals the Titans

By Destin Adams
Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) celebrates at the end of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers News

Derwin James hit with news he didn't want to hear ahead of the Chargers big Week 12 matchup vs. the Ravens

By Destin Adams
Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen looks up before the start of the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts sign a familiar face from their past ahead of Week 12 with a young starter struggling in recent games

By Destin Adams
Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders' selection in a new mock draft adds fuel to the fire around a rumored head coaching candidate for the team to consider in the offseason

By Destin Adams
Nov 10, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts after a play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Northwest Stadium.
Washington Commanders News

Jayden Daniels’ life gets a lot easier as Commanders offense adds dynamic player to an already stacked position group in latest mock draft

By Destin Adams
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas., Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.
Houston Texans News

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans Week 12 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

By Destin Adams
Nov 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
NFL Draft

2025 NFL Two-Round Mock Draft: Shedeur Sanders, Ashton Jeanty, surprise WRs and edge rushers featured early

By Travis May, Ryan Roberts, Destin Adams, Rob Gregson, Jon Helmkamp, Tyler Forness, AJ Schulte and Ian Valentino
Aug 20, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) runs with the ball after the catch while Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) defends in the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

Indianapolis Colts vs. Detroit Lions Week 12 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

By Destin Adams
Indianapolis Colts Shane Steichen high-fives Indianapolis Colts linebacker Grant Stuard (41) during pregame warm-up Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, ahead of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts News

Colts could potentially get a boost to their defense at the perfect time as they fight for a playoff spot

By Destin Adams
Nov 17, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) walks off the field after losing to the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium.
Indianapolis Colts News

The Colts' comeback win in Week 11 was the final straw for a member of the Jets who has now lost his job

By Destin Adams
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) signals for a first down against the Western Michigan Broncos during the first half at Ohio Stadium.
NFL Draft

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka 2025 NFL Draft Profile

By Destin Adams