Colts' Hilton apologies after criticizing offensive line

Posted October 23, 2017 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) fumbles as he is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Calais Campbell (93) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Pro Bowl receiver T.Y. Hilton has apologized to his teammates after criticizing the Indianapolis Colts' offensive line.

After Sunday's 27-0 loss to Jacksonville, Hilton said the linemen need to take more pride in protecting quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The Colts gave up 10 sacks, an Indianapolis era record, and 20 quarterback hits.

The comment didn't go over well with his teammates.

On Monday, left tackle Anthony Castonzo acknowledged that while the comment was made out of frustration following a loss that the players cannot start pointing fingers.

Hilton said later that he "100 percent messed up" and that he intended to talk to the offensive linemen individually.

The Colts (2-5) were shutout for the first time in a regular-season game since December 1993.

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Sheldon Day (92) celebrates a sack of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) The Associated Press

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) gets up after being tackled by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/AJ Mast) The Associated Press

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