JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
KHARI WILLIS
Colts' Khari Willis Announces Retirement After Three Seasons Wanting to devote himself to ministry full-time, fourth-year Indianapolis Colts’ safety Khari Willis announced his surprise retirement Wedne...
Colts' Khari Willis retiring after just three seasons to pursue ministry Willis finishes his career with 219 tackles, four interceptions and 3.5 sacks, but the Colts have spent the offseason stocking the safety po...
JUNE 15, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Ryan finding perfect fit in Colts offense, locker room
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan has spent the past several months getting acclimated to a new offense, a new locker room and a new cityJUNE 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Colts trying to get in, Jags ending season with 'Klown out'
For the Indianapolis Colts to make the playoffs for the third time in four years, they need to do something they haven’t done since 2014 and that's win in JacksonvilleJANUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press
Khari Willis: Colts at Jaguars, Week 18 Indianapolis Colts defensive back Khari Willis speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • COLTS.COM
Activated from COVID-19 list The Colts activated Willis (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
Impact Willis landed on the COVID-19 list late last week after testing positive for the virus, but he'll now be able to return to practice. The 2019 fourth-rounder will likely be available to start in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Banged-up Colts shrug off injuries, beat Cardinals 22-16
Carson Wentz threw a pair of touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for 108 yards and the banged-up Indianapolis Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Cardinals without Pro Bowl RB James Conner vs. Colts
The Arizona Cardinals will be without Pro Bowl running back James Conner and rookie receiver Rondale Moore as they try to clinch a playoff spot on Saturday by beating the Indianapo...DECEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
Heading to COVID-19 list The Colts placed Willis (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact Per Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston, all 18 players that landed on the COVID-19 list Saturday tested positive for the virus. Willis thus will sit out Saturday's game in Arizona and also may be in danger sitting out Week 17 versus the Raiders. With Andrew Sendejo (concussion) also sidelined, the Colts will be down to Jahleel Addae, George Odum and practice squad call-up Will Redmond at safety Saturday.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens without top 2 QBs after Huntley lands on COVID list
The Baltimore Ravens have put quarterback Tyler Huntley on the reserve/COVID-19 list, leaving them without their top two QBs for Sunday’s showdown at Cincinnati for first place in...DECEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Ties season high with nine tackles Willis totaled nine tackles (five solo) and a tackle for loss in Saturday's 27-17 win over the Patriots.
Impact Willis tied his highest tackle total of the season, matching his output from Week 6 against Houston. His contributions helped the Colts shut New England out through three quarters, as the final score doesn't do the dominant victory justice.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Press Conference: Khari Willis, December 19 Indianapolis Colts defensive back Khari Willis speaks with the media following the team's Saturday Night Football victory over the New Engla...
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts looking for ways to maintain momentum through bye week
The Indianapolis Colts created the perfect bye week script SundayDECEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Set for return Willis (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Willis was sidelined by the calf issue since Week 9 and has missed four games since. He's likely to immediately step back into a big role defensively, as he recorded a snap rate of 90 percent or more in four of his seven games on the campaign. Willis has recorded 40 total tackles, 1.5 sacks and two interceptions in his seven contests.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Has chance to play Sunday Coach Frank Reich said Friday that he is "optimistic" Willis (calf) will be active for Sunday's matchup with the Texans, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Impact Willis was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and has practiced three days in a row. However, if he is going to be available for the first time since Week 8, then the Colts will have to activate him from IR by Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. Before the injury, Willis registered 40 tackles, two interceptions and 1.5 sacks in six games.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Receives return designation Willis (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Kevin Hickey of USA Today reports.
Impact Willis has been sidelined since Week 8 by the calf injury, but he's now been cleared to take the practice field. The 25-year-old will have a 21-day practice window during which he can be reinstated to the active roster, otherwise he'll revert to injured reserve for the rest of the campaign.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts designate S Khari Willis to return from IR Colts designate S Khari Willis to return from IR.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Pass-heavy approach proves costly in Colts' latest loss
Indianapolis coach Frank Reich insists he's a run-first guyNOVEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press
Not returning yet Coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that Willis (calf) will not return to practice yet, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Willis has missed the requisite three games since being placed on IR, but the Colts are still evaluating his recovery. The starting safety is eligible to retake the field as early as Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, but Indianapolis may opt to hold him out longer if questions about his health still linger.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor, ground game help Colts find easy path past Jets
Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes and Jonathan Taylor rushed for 172 yards and two scores as Indianapolis beat the New York Jets 45-30NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Placed on IR Willis (calf) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Willis had already been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Jets, but he'll be forced to miss at least three games with a calf injury. George Odum will likely serve as the starting strong safety across the next few weeks.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts missing starting safeties after placing Khari Willis on IR, call up WR Dezmon Patmon The Colts lost free safety Julian Blackmon to a torn Achilles tendon three weeks ago, and now Willis must miss at least three games.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Out Thursday Willis (calf) is out for Thursday's against the the Jets.
Impact Willis left Sunday's game against the Titans early with the injury and was never able to get a practice in this week. His absence will leave a big hole in the Colts secondary, which already has multiple pieces on IR. George Odum will likely have to step up and start at strong safety.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts Rule Out WR T.Y. Hilton, S Khari Willis For Thursday Night Football Vs. New York Jets Left guard Quenton Nelson is also questionable with a toe injury.
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts keep focus on same goals despite AFC South deficit
The Indianapolis Colts should be adjusting their expectationsNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press
