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Matthias Farley Says He Wasn't Trying to Intentionally Injure Martavis Bryant

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Matthias Farley said there was "no ill will" directed toward Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant during a specific hit in Saturday's preseason game at Heinz Field.

"I have no ill will towards anybody," Farley said Monday, per Mike Wells of ESPN.com. "I'm not trying to hurt anybody."

Farley's comments come after Bryant told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the hit was "definitely intentional," via Wells.

"I was already on the ground," Bryant said. "It is what it is. My foot was already bent. .