Colts LB Jackson, 26, killed by suspected drunken driver

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson was one of two men killed early Sunday when a suspected drunken driver struck them as they stood outside their car along Interstate 70 in Indianapolis, the team and police said.

Police said it’s believed Jeffrey Monroe, 54, the other victim, was a ride-sharing operator who was transporting Jackson, 26, when Jackson became ill.

Monroe pulled over to the side of the highway and got out to help Jackson when both were struck by a pickup truck that also hit Monroe’s car, police said.

The pickup’s driver, a 37-year-old Indianapolis man, tried to flee on foot but was captured, State Police said. The man was believed to be driving without a license, police said.

Redskins: Washington is considering placing its franchise tag on Kirk Cousins in a bid to trade him and recoup some of the money it is sending to Kansas City for fellow quarterback Alex Smith, ESPN reported. Teams can begin designating franchise players on Feb. 20.

Giants: Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., set to make $8.4 million in 2018 on the fifthyear option of his rookie deal, said he wants a new contract to become the NFL’S highest-paid player.

Browns: Scot Mccloughan, fired as Washington’s general manager in March, joined Cleveland as a personnel consultant, ESPN reported. He worked with new Browns GM

John Dorsey in Green Bay.

Cardinals: Eleven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, 34, said how Arizona addresses its quarterback situation will factor into whether he returns for a 15th NFL season.

Steelers: Linebacker Ryan Shazier has movement in his legs and is walking, two months after sustaining a serious spinal injury in Pittsburgh’s win at Cincinnati, ESPN reported.

49ers: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is on the fast track toward agreeing to terms on a multiyear contract with San Francisco, NFL Network reported.

Lions: Detroit is expected to retain offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter despite a change in coaches, ESPN reported.