Indianapolis Colts: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Colts’ Nightmare Continues: Charvarius Ward To IR, Philip Rivers Returns, and a Season On Life Support

If you listen closely, you can actually hear the collective groan of Indianapolis. It’s a sound that has been building for weeks, transforming a season that started with Super Bowl dreams into a survival horror movie.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 10

Philip Rivers opens up about returning to NFL, Colts after not playing since 2020 season

The most-discussed NFL-related story of the week involves 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts.

Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

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Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Philip Rivers in mind

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Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

An Indianapolis Colts team experiencing a quarterback crisis convinced 44-year-old Philip Rivers to come out of retirement and join their practice squad.

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Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well

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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.

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DeForest Buckner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Colts Designating DT DeForest Buckner To Return

The Colts are designating DT DeForest Buckner to return from injured reserve today, per Stephen Holder. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. It’s some much-needed good news on the injury front for Indianapolis.

Philip Rivers News / Field Level Media / December 10

Colts officially add QB Philip Rivers, 44, to practice squad

The Indianapolis Colts made their reunion with former quarterback Philip Rivers official Wednesday, adding the 44-year-old to the practice squad before his first team workout in the NFL since 2021.

Charvarius Ward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Colts Announce Several Moves, Including Placing CB Charvarius Ward On IR

The Colts announced they placed veteran CB Charvarius Ward on injured reserve after he sustained yet another concussion this season. He’ll miss the rest

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 10

Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Rivers in mind

Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Philip Rivers in mind

A desperate Colts side brought Rivers out of retirement by agreeing to add the 44-year-old quarterback to their practice squad on Tuesday.

Riley Leonard news only worsens Colts' QB problems

Will Anthony Richardson Sr. be available to save Colts after brutal Daniel Jones injury?

Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury

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Daniel Jones News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 9

Colts' Daniel Jones Lands on IR as Colts Try to Remedy Cornerback Woes

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have placed quarterback Daniel Jones on injured reserve due to a torn right Achilles tendon, ending his season. The team also placed cornerback Chris Lammons on injured reserve due to a foot injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

Anthony Richardson’s Return Timeline Updated After Daniel Jones, Riley Leonard Injuries

The Indianapolis Colts quarterback room is in a disastrous state, and the team could desperately use former first-round pick Anthony Richardson to return from the injured reserve.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Colts may be down to their 4th-string QB in Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with a full-blown injury crisis at the quarterback position for Week 15 of the NFL season. The Colts have already lost Daniel Jones for the remainder of the season due to his Achilles injury, and backup Anthony Richardson is on injured reserve as well.