Colts to add Bobby Johnson to coaching staff, source says

Veteran NFL assistant Bobby Johnson will join Frank Reich’s staff as assistant offensive line coach. Johnson most recently coached with the Raiders.

Veteran NFL assistant Bobby Johnson will join Frank Reich’s staff as assistant offensive line coach. Johnson most recently coached with the Raiders.

Rested Gary Barnidge ready for 2018 NFL free agency, seeks fair offer this time

Gary Barnidge skipped a season of NFL football last year when he was not offered a fair contract in free agency. So do not forget about the rested 32-year-old tight end on the open market in 2018.

Gary Barnidge skipped a season of NFL football last year when he was not offered a fair contract in free agency. So do not forget about the rested 32-year-old tight end on the open market in 2018.

NFL’s national anthem stance not worthy of chatter during players meeting at Combine

NFLPA president Eric Winston told SN he does not anticipate talk about the league’s national anthem protocol during their meeting next week. Player safety, however, is an important part of the agenda.

NFLPA president Eric Winston told SN he does not anticipate talk about the league’s national anthem protocol during their meeting next week. Player safety, however, is an important part of the agenda.

Andrew Luck injury updates can only tell new Colts coach Frank Reich so much

Because Andrew Luck can’t talk to Frank Reich about football until April, the QB and the new Colts coach must communicate injury updates through a third party. All Reich can do is trust Luck’s recovery process.

Because Andrew Luck can’t talk to Frank Reich about football until April, the QB and the new Colts coach must communicate injury updates through a third party. All Reich can do is trust Luck’s recovery process.

Texas Bowl hero Michael Dickson’s jumps to punting, NFL Draft are no joke

Australian native Michael Dickson made a good decision years ago when he took up punting in American football. Leaving Texas and declaring for the NFL Draft early looks to be another great call.

Australian native Michael Dickson made a good decision years ago when he took up punting in American football. Leaving Texas and declaring for the NFL Draft early looks to be another great call.

Saquon Barkley’s approach to Combine sign of franchise-changing passion

Saquon Barkley explained to SN why he refuses to shun the NFL Combine the way some have in the past. His approach is part of the reason the running back could be the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Saquon Barkley explained to SN why he refuses to shun the NFL Combine the way some have in the past. His approach is part of the reason the running back could be the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Colts to hire Ray ‘Bubba’ Ventrone from Patriots as new special teams coach

The Colts were able to raid the Patriots for a coach, after all. A source told Sporting News that Ray “Bubba” Ventrone will be the new special teams coach on Frank Reich’s staff in Indianapolis.

The Colts were able to raid the Patriots for a coach, after all. A source told Sporting News that Ray “Bubba” Ventrone will be the new special teams coach on Frank Reich’s staff in Indianapolis.

After parting, Giants and Steve Spagnuolo both will rebound from ‘one of those years’

Former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo explained to SN how and why New York’s defense struggled in 2017. He also predicted a turnaround for both himself and his former team.

Former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo explained to SN how and why New York’s defense struggled in 2017. He also predicted a turnaround for both himself and his former team.

Lions’ putrid running game will be fixed, GM Bob Quinn promises

Bob Quinn told SN he is taking the blame for what was a pathetic Detroit rushing attack last season. Now the Lions general manager is promising to lead the charge in fixing the run game.

Bob Quinn told SN he is taking the blame for what was a pathetic Detroit rushing attack last season. Now the Lions general manager is promising to lead the charge in fixing the run game.