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NFL Combine To Remain in Indianapolis Through 2024

Indianapolis fended off competing bids to host the NFL Scouting Combine.

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PITTSBURGH -- The NFL Scouting Combine has been the epicenter of pre-draft workouts for football's brightest young stars since 1987, but according to reports published by the Indianapolis Star last summer, the NFL was fielding bids from other cities that wanted to host the annual pre-draft event. 

But the NFL announced on Tuesday morning that it will continue to hold the Combine at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium through the 2024 draft cycle. The city submitted their proposal to the NFL alongside the Colts, Visit Indy, the Indiana Convention Center, IU Health and the Indiana Sports Corporation. 

"After close review by our internal team," Executive Vice President of Club Business & League Events, Peter O'Reilly said in a statement, "the Fan Engagement and Major Events Advisory Committee, and the National Invitational Camp staff, Indianapolis remains the best city to host and grow the NFL Combine in 2023 and 2024."

In their bid, the city of Indianapolis agreed to add a new fan experience section outside of Lucas Oil Stadium before they enter the facility to watch on-field workouts. The Irsay Family, owners of the Colts, will also lead a legacy program focused on mental health in conjunction with their "Kicking the Stigma" program. 

"We know many cities want to host the NFL Combine, and we're incredibly appreciative the NFL continues to put its faith in Indy," president and CEO of Visit Indy, Leonard Hoops said.

The NFL has not yet announced the specific dates of next year's combine.

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STEPHEN THOMPSON

Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper. He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press. During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general. 

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