Veteran LB D'Qwell Jackson, who led the Colts in tackles in two of his three seasons with Indianapolis, has been released by the team.
The Colts plan to honor former QB Peyton Manning by retiring his No. 18 as well as building a statue of him outside Lucas Oil Stadium.
On the same day they negotiated an extension with Chuck Pagano, the Colts expressed interest in Saints coach Sean Payton.
Colts owner Jim Irsay announced Monday night that he has given coach Chuck Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson contract extensions.
Colts coach Chuck Pagano and owner Jim Irsay met most of Monday afternoon, but the team said no announcement on Pagano's future was expected to come before Tuesday.
The Colts will not retain head coach Chuck Pagano at the end of the season, sources told ESPN.com.
