INDIANAPOLIS -- Big news for Colts fans.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the Colts will open the 2016 NFL preseason against the Packers in Canton.
Just Announced: @Colts and @packers to open 2016 @NFL preseason in Canton! #PFHOF16 https://t.co/req95CoO66
— Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) February 16, 2016
The Hall of Fame Game is set for August 7 at 8 pm.
The game will take place one day after formerColts Coach Tony Dungy, wide receiver Marvin Harrison and long-time Packers quarterback Brett Favre are inducted into the Hall of Fame.
It's the fifth appearance for both the Colts and the Packers in the Hall of Fame Game.
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