The Indianapolis Colts, who are searching for a replacement for the recently fired general manager Ryan Grigson, have requested permission to interview Ravens executive Eric DeCosta, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated's Monday Morning Quarterback.

DeCosta didn't immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Ravens don't confirm outside interview requests for their employees.

Colts owner Jim Irsay has assembled an impressive list of candidates that he's seeking to interview. That list reportedly includes Colts interim general manager Jimmy Raye, Kansas City Chiefs director of football operations Chris Ballard, Green Bay Packers director of football operations Eliot Wolf, Seattle Seahawks executives Trent Kirchner and Scott Fitterer, and Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton.

DeCosta, 45, joined the Ravens in an entry-level position in 1996 and has worked his way up the personnel ranks. He has been general manager Ozzie Newsome's top lieutenant since 2012.

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti has said on several occasions that DeCosta is the heir apparent to Newsome.

DeCosta has turned down several opportunities elsewhere over the years, saying that he's happy with the Ravens.

Wilde Lake's Zach Brown in Pro Bowl: Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Zach Brown has been named to the AFC roster in place of the Patriots' Dont'a Hightower, who is preparing for the Super Bowl.

Brown, who was a second-round draft choice of the Titans in 2012, finished second in the NFL in total tackles with 130, and also had four sacks, four passes defended, two forced fumbles and an interception. This will be his first Pro Bowl appearance.

The Pro Bowl is Sunday in Orlando, Fla.

Brown wasn't shy about expressing his disappointment when the rosters were announced last month, tweeting “snub,” shortly after learning Hightower and the Ravens' C.J. Mosley would represent the AFC at inside linebacker.

“I said, ‘Damn, I didn't make it?' It was disappointing,” he said. “I was hot. I ain't going to lie. I was mad. I felt like I should've been outright. It just felt that way.”

Roethlisberger not ruling out retirement: Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn't sure he'll be back in 2017.

Roethlisberger said he is going to take some time to evaluate whether he wants to keep playing. The two-time Super Bowl winner will turn 35 in March and has missed time in each of the past two seasons with knee problems. Roethlisberger is under contract through 2020.

Coach Mike Tomlin says Roethlisberger has mentioned possible retirement to the coaching staff at various points.

Tomlin says he's not alarmed by Roethlisberger's questioning his future, adding that Roethlisberger is “the most significant component of what we do.”

Boldin on activism:Anquan Boldin would absolutely welcome and appreciate the chance to sit down with President Donald J. Trump and exchange thoughts and ideas and discuss concerns for minorities.

The former Ravens wide receiver, a pending free agent who played in 2016 for the Detroit Lions, insists that, like him or not, communication and civil discourse are the only ways to move forward in a positive way during Trump's presidency with a country divided.

“We are in a period where this country is divided. I think anybody that says otherwise is fooling themselves,” Boldin said. “But I do think in order for us to be successful, at some point we have to come together. You might not like the other person or you might not like what they stand for or whatever it is. We have a trip planned to D.C. this coming spring and I was asked the question, ‘If you were invited to the White House, would you meet with President Trump?' My answer was yes.

“At this point in order for anything to be changed, you have to sit down and talk with President Trump. At this point, the Republicans, they're in control of the House, they're in control of the Congress, so in order for anything or any change you have to meet with the powers that be and you have to sit down and explain exactly where you're coming from, but also you have to be willing to listen. I think that's one of the things that's hindering us as a country now — nobody listens to each other no more.”

The Associated Press contributed to this article.