How will you remember the Frank Gore era with the Philadelphia Eagles?
This past weekend Gore reportedly agreed to join the Eagles, then just changed his mind. ESPN's Adam Schefter said Gore decided instead to sign with the Indianapolis Colts for three years at $12 million with $7.5 million guaranteed, which is basically the same deal he reportedly agreed to with the Eagles.
No deals can become official until 4 p.m. ET, so the Colts might want to keep a close eye on Gore before then.
Gore, the San Francisco 49ers' all-time leading rusher, gives the Colts some much-needed stability at tailback. Trent Richardson didn't work out after a major trade, and Ahmad Bradshaw couldn't stay healthy. If Gore still has something left heading into his age-32 season (and he did have 1,106 yards and a 4.3-yard average last year), it will take some pressure off quarterback Andrew Luck, which will be important for the Colts going forward.
The Colts are trying to land plenty of veterans. Outside linebacker Trent Cole planned to sign with the Colts, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said (although other reports said the deal was not done). Receiver Andre Johnson, cut by the Houston Texans, might stay in the division; he's meeting with the Colts on Tuesday, according to Schefter.
Colts general manager Ryan Grigson is on the verge of signing a star-studded free-agent class, assuming Gore doesn't change his mind again.
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