2007 Indianapolis Colts

The 2007 Indianapolis Colts season began with the team trying to maintain or improve on their 12-4 record, along with defending their Super Bowl title from the 2006 season. The Colts remained under the supervision of Head Coach Tony Dungy and they will play all of their home games in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. This will be their final season playing in the RCA Dome as they are going to play their home games in Lucas Oil Stadium starting in 2008. They are the early co-favorites to win Super Bowl XLII, along with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots.

Franchise Tagged

 * DE Dwight Freeney

Released

 * DB Trevis Coley
 * TE Jerome Collins
 * LB Gilbert Gardner
 * LB Johnathan Goddard
 * LB Brandon Hoyte
 * LB Mike Labinjo (was signed in 2007 offseason)
 * DT Montae Reagor (Was injured most of the 2006 season due to an automobile accident in October 2006)
 * DB Dexter Reid
 * WR Brandon Stokley (2006 season was plagued with injuries)
 * DE Jonathan Welsh

Additions

 * Defensive back coach Rod Perry, from Carolina Panthers.
 * OG Rick DeMulling
 * P Reggie Hodges
 * LB Mike Labinjo
 * S Norman LeJeune
 * QB John Navarre
 * TE Mike Seidman

Re-Signings

 * LB Rocky Boiman
 * DT Dan Klecko
 * OG Ryan Lilja
 * LB Rob Morris
 * G Jake Scott
 * QB Jim Sorgi
 * DE Josh Thomas

Departures

 * CB Jason David to New Orleans Saints
 * SS Mike Doss to Minnesota Vikings
 * CB Nick Harper to Tennessee Titans
 * LB Cato June to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 * DT Montae Reagor to Philadelphia Eagles
 * RB Dominic Rhodes to Oakland Raiders
 * WR Brandon Stokley to Denver Broncos

2007 NFL Draft
The Colts started out by making the 32nd overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft due to their victory in Super Bowl XLI. They selected Anthony Gonzalez out of Ohio State. The 2007 NFL Draft was held on April 28 and 29, 2007 in New York City, New York.

Undrafted Free Agent Signings
The Colts signed 15 undrafted free agents on Monday, April 30, 2007:


 * LB Brandon Archer
 * DB Melvin Bullitt (Texas A&M)
 * DE Cameron Craig (Army)
 * RB Clifton Dawson (Harvard)
 * WR Michael DePriest
 * DT Quintin Echols (Kansas State)
 * LB Ramon Guzman
 * LB KaMichael Hall (Georgia Tech)
 * TE Jonny Harline
 * OT Joe Lobdell (Northern Iowa)
 * DT Ramel Meekins (Rutgers)
 * TE Gijon Robinson
 * WR Trent Shelton
 * DB Antonio Smith (Ohio State)
 * LB Victor Worsley

Preseason Schedule
The Indianapolis Colts' pre-season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.

Roster
The Indianapolis Colts' final-cut deadline was on September 1, 2007, where they had to trim down their roster to 53 players. Among those cut were RB DeDe Dorsey, QB Josh Betts, WR John Standeford and DE Bo Schobel.

Regular Season Schedule & Standings
The Indianapolis Colts' regular season schedule was announced on April 11, 2007.

Week 1: vs. New Orleans Saints
at RCA Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
 * Game time: 8:30 p.m. EST/7:30 p.m. CST
 * Game weather: Game played indoors (Domed stadium)
 * TV announcers (NBC): Al Michaels and John Madden'''
 * Game attendance: 57,361
 * Referee: To be announced

Game Summary
With their championship title to defend, the Colts began the season in the annual Thursday night kickoff game against the visiting New Orleans Saints. In the first quarter, Indianapolis began their year with Super Bowl XLI MVP QB Peyton Manning completing a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin Harrison for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Saints would get their only touchdown of the game with former Colts DB Jason David returning a fumble 55 yards, while kicker Olindo Mare would get a 34-yard field goal. Indianapolis ended the first half with kicker Adam Vinatieri kicking a 33-yard field goal. In the second half, the Colts took control for the rest of the game. During the third quarter, RB Joseph Addai got a 2-yard TD run, while Manning hooked up with WR Reggie Wayne on a 28-yard touchdown pass. In the fourth quarter, Indianapolis sealed the victory with Vinatieri getting a 33-yard field goal, Manning & Wayne hooking up with each other again on a 45-yard TD pass, and DB Matt Giordano returning an interception 83 yards for a touchdown.

With the win, the Colts began their season at 1-0.

Scoring Summary
Q1 - IND - 1:36 - 27-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to Marvin Harrison (Adam Vinatieri kick) (7-0 IND)

Q2 - NO - 11:32 - 55-yard fumble return for TD by Jason David (Olindo Mare kick) (7-7)

Q2 - NO - 6:30 - Olindo Mare 34-yard FG (10-7 NO)

Q2 - IND - 0:45 - Adam Vinatieri 33-yard FG (10-10)

Q3 - IND - 9:45 - Joseph Addai 2-yard TD run (Vinatieri kick) (17-10 IND)

Q3 - IND - 6:11 - 29-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to Reggie Wayne (Vinatieri kick) (24-10 IND)

Q4 - IND - 14:12 - Adam Vinatieri 33-yard FG (27-10 IND)

Q4 - IND - 10:05 - 45-yard TD pass from Peyton Manning to Reggie Wayne (Vinatieri kick) (34-10 IND)

Q4 - IND - 0:55 - 82-yard interception return for TD by Matt Giordano (Vinatieri kick) (41-10 IND)

Week 2: at Tennessee Titans
at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee
 * Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. CST
 * Game weather: To be determined
 * TV announcers: To be announced
 * Game attendance: To be determined
 * Referee: To be announced

Game Summary
To be determined

Scoring Summary
To be determined