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On YouTubeRiley Leonard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31
Colts Name QB Riley Leonard Starter For Week 18
Per Ian Rapoport, the Colts have named QB Riley Leonard their starter for Week 18, with veteran QB Philip Rivers stepping aside as the team is officially out of playoff contention.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31
Colts rumors: Daniel Jones’ injury ruined season. Could it also cost Chris Ballard his job?
The season in Indianapolis flipped from optimism to uncertainty the moment Daniel Jones went down, and Adam Schefter’s read is that the Colts are still banking on bringing him back in 2026, believing he’ll be ready for the start of the season, which would make a Malik Willis-type pursuit less necessary.
Philip Rivers News / A to Z Sports / December 31
Colts benching Philip Rivers has multiple consequences that seem unfair to the future Hall of Famer after he did the team a favor
The last three weeks have been quite the ride for the Indianapolis Colts. Philip Rivers has been the team's starter after being retired for the past five seasons.
The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?
Philip Rivers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 30
AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Colts, Texans
Colts QB Philip Rivers spoke to the media after the team fell to the Jaguars in Week 17 and said he won’t be coming back next season, yet he has no regrets about doing so in an attempt to help the team reach the playoffs.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Philip Rivers News / The Spun / December 30
Philip Rivers Had Very Classy Reaction To Getting Benched In Week 18
Philip Rivers may have played his final NFL game (for real this time) and he has a parting message for the man who's replacing him. Ahead of Week 18, Rivers was benched by the Indianapolis Colts and will watch rookie sixth-round pick Riley Leonard throw the ball.
NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 30
Colts Add Defensive Swiss Army Knife Before Facing Texans
The Indianapolis Colts signed cornerback Wyett Ekeler to their practice squad ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Houston Texans. The team released tackle Zach Thomas in the process.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 30
3 Things to Watch For in Riley Leonard's First Colts Start
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to trot out rookie quarterback Riley Leonard as their Week 18 starter against the Houston Texans. Leonard played the majority of the Colts' Week 14 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars when Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon.
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 30
Two of Most Important All-Time Colts Greats on Cusp of Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame released its 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2026 on Tuesday, and two pillars of Indianapolis Colts history are officially on the doorstep.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 30
Colts Sign CB Wyett Ekeler
The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed CB Wyett Ekeler to the practice squad. In correspondence, the Colts have released OT Zach Thomas from the practice squad.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Daniel Jones News / A to Z Sports / December 30
NFL insider shares major update on the Colts plan at QB for next season after Daniel Jones' injury
After how he exceeded everyone's expectations to start the year, it seemed like a forgone conclusion that the Colts would re-sign Daniel Jones in the offseason.
Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / December 30
Report: Second act over for Philip Rivers; Colts to start Riley Leonard
The Indianapolis Colts will start 23-year-old rookie quarterback Riley Leonard over 44-year-old Philip Rivers in Sunday's season finale at Houston, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 30
Colts Expected To Start QB Riley Leonard In Week 18
When speaking after Sunday’s game, Philip Rivers reflected on his three-game return to NFL action. Since that point, signs have pointed to the Colts going in a different direction under center for Week 18.
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 31
Colts make final decision about Philip Rivers' future
Rivers' comeback was one of the biggest storylines this NFL season.
Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Adam Schefter weighs in on Daniel Jones’ future with the Colts
At the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts looked like they had found their new franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones. Sitting
Indianapolis Colts News / EasySportz / December 29
The Indianapolis Colts Gambled on a Dream; Now They Must Face Reality
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. The Indianapolis Colts didn’t just watch their season end — they watched it slowly leak out, like air from a tire no one noticed was flat until the steering wheel started shaking.
Sauce Gardner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29
Colts’ Sauce Gardner somehow hasn’t been shut down despite repeated calf injuries
The Indianapolis Colts will miss the playoffs this season after starting 8-2, and there could be a lot of variables that went into their downfall. One of those things is injuries, and it happened to key players on both sides of the ball.
Sauce Gardner News / The SportsRush / December 29
Sauce Gardner Voices Frustration in a Since-Deleted Tweet Claiming He’s Getting the Deion Sanders Treatment
It is honestly wild that when Sauce Gardner left New York for Indianapolis, the Jets were 1-7… and now, the Colts are also sitting at 1-7 since he arrived.
Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 28
Philip Rivers reflects on an unexpected coda to his 18-year career
The most unexpected story in the NFL might have ended when Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers left the field with five seconds left in the game on Sunday.
Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / December 28
The Great Collapse: How the 2025 Colts Went From 8-2 to Watching the Playoffs from the Couch
Sports are cruel. They build you up, whisper sweet nothings in your ear about home-field advantage and Super Bowl parades, and then push you down a flight of stairs.
DeForest Buckner News / Athlon Sports / December 28
Colts Sign Familiar DT After Season-Ending DeForest Buckner Injury
The Indianapolis Colts began this season looking like one of the most unlikely contenders ever, but sadly they will end it as one of the most disappointing teams in NFL history.
Ashton Dulin News / Field Level Media / December 27
Colts activate WR Ashton Dulin from injured reserve
The Indianapolis Colts activated wide receiver Ashton Dulin from injured reserve amid a series of roster moves on Saturday. Dulin, 28, was placed on IR on Nov.
Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26
Colts to place DT DeForest Buckner on IR; Sauce Gardner to return in Week 17
DeForest Buckner returned in Week 16, coming back after a lengthy absence. A durable player throughout his Indianapolis stay, the veteran defensive tackle will not play the rest of the way.
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