The Indianapolis Colts concluded their preseason last week and have begun trimming the roster down to 53 players ahead of Tuesday’s deadline at 4:00 p.m. ET.
The majority of household names wearing the horseshoe will be locks to make the roster, and a good portion of the second-string players should be considered in that group as well.
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Being a roster lock, there can be no doubt a player will make the initial roster. If there’s even an inkling that a player could be cut or traded, they shouldn’t be considered a lock for the roster. Some players not featured on this list have a strong likelihood of making it, which is why they’d be featured in our final roster projection but not on the list of locks.
While we’re tracking the roster cuts leading up to Tuesday’s deadline, here is a look at 39 players who are locks to make the Colts’ initial roster:
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An emergency medical technician has been named the 2024 American Ambulance Association Stars of Life recipient.
Steve Emery’s contributions are being celebrated on a national level, honoring a legacy of resilience, commitment, and care for his community.
The Stars of Life award is a prestigious honor highlighting EMS professionals who go above and beyond in their service to the community.
“It feels good. It feels really good,” Emery said Monday.
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Emery’s journey in EMS began in 1978 when he earned his certification through the Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department. He recently retired this year from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fire Department. Emery served at Aid Ambulance, Rural Metro, and, since 2014, Seals Ambulance, where he’s described as a pillar of support and mentorship.
“I do some 911 but mostly just transports like hospital-to-hospital transports. I’ve gotten to do a lot of neat things,” he said. “I worked on the track rescue team at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, so I’ve been in the pit, and I’ve been on the sidelines for NFL games a few times, so that’s neat.
At Seals Ambulance, Emery has fostered a culture of camaraderie. As he sees it, always being willing to assist, being reliable and showing leadership is key. “I’m doing the best I can to help people.”
Although he’s retired, Emery likes to be of service and still volunteers his time. His legacy continues at Seals Ambulance with colleagues describing his commitment to career as having shaped the evolution of EMS in Indiana. For people new to the industry, Emery says, it’s important to be committed to the work.
“Do the best they can with what they got to work with and whatever it takes to help the patient,” Emery said.
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Emery will be formally recognized Nov. 11-14 in Washington, D.C. Honorees can attend an awards ceremony and visit with their respective U.S. senators and representatives.
Taylor Swift was “shocked” when Travis Kelce showed up at her Indianapolis Eras Tour concert on Saturday, a source exclusively tells Page Six.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end arrived while Swift was onstage performing during the sold-out show at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Videos circulating on social media captured the Super Bowl champion surprising the “Cruel Summer” singer’s mom, Andrea Swift, 66, and brother, Austin Swift, 32.
Travis Kelce surprised Taylor Swift, her mom, Andrea Swift, and brother, Austin Swift, at the singer’s Indianapolis Eras Tour show on Saturday, a source exclusively tells Page Six. reqnights/XAustin and Andrea were “shocked” when Travis showed up at Taylor’s concert, the insider explains. reqnights/X
“Andrea and Austin didn’t think Travis was going to be able to make it,” the insider tells us.
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“They were shocked when he showed up. It was an amazing surprise and they were thrilled he was able to be there for such an important occasion.”
In the clips shared online, the NFL athlete, 35, could be seen walking up to the pair and greeting Austin with a huge bear hug.
Taylor was onstage performing for the sold-out crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium when Kelce arrived. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management“Travis had practice earlier that day and he wasn’t even sure if he was going to be able to make it,” our source adds. Getty ImagesIt was “really important” to Kelce to attend Taylor’s show as she wrapped up the US leg of her Eras Tour. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
Austin, who was dressed in a white shirt, could be seen giving the football player a few huge pats on the back.
Meanwhile, Andrea’s jaw dropped as she appeared just as stunned to see Kelce.
Our source says it was “really important” to the Chiefs star to attend Taylor’s show.
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“It was a last-minute decision,” the insider tells Page Six. “Thankfully, he was able to get out of practice on time and show up.” James Gourley/ShutterstockTaylor is known for being close with her family, especially her mom, Andrea. Getty ImagesTaylor has been seen getting close to Travis’ mom, Donna Kelce, at football games over the past year. AP
Kelce made it a point to make an appearance since it was the weekend of the Grammy Award winner’s final US shows before wrapping her record-breaking Eras Tour.
“Travis had practice earlier that day and he wasn’t even sure if he was going to be able to make it,” the insider tells Page Six.
“It was a last-minute decision,” the source adds. “Thankfully, he was able to get out of practice on time and show up.”
The couple started dating in the summer of 2023. John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockThey went public with their romance in September of that year, two months after he publicly expressed interest in the pop songstress. Annie Wermiel/NY PostTaylor has hinted at attending the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Getty Images
The Chiefs are scheduled to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Swift, 34, has hinted she may be there to return the favor and support her beau.
The pop star’s Eras Tour kicked off in Glendale, Ariz., in March 2023 and concludes in Vancouver on Dec. 8.
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Taylor and Kelce started dating in summer 2023. They went public with their romance in September of that year, two months after he publicly expressed interest in the songstress.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two men have been taken into custody for their roles in a fatal shooting that happened Friday on Indianapolis’ east side.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched around 7 a.m. Friday to the 3600 block of North Dearborn Street to investigate shots fired.
They found evidence of shots being fired, but couldn’t find a victim. They later located two men shot just a few blocks away in the 3500 block of North Lasalle Street.
The men were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Police say one man was not shot and only had a laceration, but unfortunately, the other victim was pronounced shortly after arriving at the hospital.
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IMPD identified the man on Monday as 25-year-old Jasper Dugan.
Officers continued their investigation and identified two suspects, Jesse Williams, 27, and Royeon Spells, 22. Both men were later arrested.
Police say the Marion Count Prosecutor’s Office will make the final charging decisions.
Anyone with information on the shooting was asked to contact Det. David Miller at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or by email at David.Miller2@indy.gov.
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