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Alex Smith Says Philip Rivers Gives the Colts the Best Opportunity for a Successful Playoff Run

The Indianapolis Colts had been in a strong position to make the playoffs all season, but recent circumstances have changed that outlook. Starter Daniel Jones tore his Achilles last week, while sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard has yet to make a start.

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NFL Makes Punishment Decision After Jonathan Taylor Incident

Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 36-19 in Week 14. It marked the team's third straight loss, dropping them to 8-5.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Sam Ehlinger News / Gridiron Heroics / December 14

'It’s Just a Difficult Situation': NFL QB Who Rejected Colts Speaks Out

NFL veteran Sam Ehlinger found himself in an unusual position this week, weighing a chance to return to his former team as injuries rattled the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback room.

Charvarius Ward News / Pro Football Rumors / December 14

Colts CB Charvarius Ward Does Not Plan To Retire

In his first season with the Colts in 2025, cornerback Charvarius Ward has sustained three concussions. After the second one, he admitted he had doubts that he would be able to play football again, but he was activated from injured reserve prior to Week 12 and played in each of Indianapolis’ next three games.

Daniel Jones News / Gridiron Heroics / December 14

'That History Has to Be a Concern': ESPN Expert Hits Daniel Jones a Reality Check Ahead of Free Agency

Indianapolis Colts star Daniel Jones entered this season with a clear path toward securing his long‑term future, but his torn Achilles has shifted the conversation dramatically.

Daniel Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 14

Daniel Jones Targeting Return At Start Of Training Camp In 2026

Colts QB Daniel Jones had surgery to repair his torn Achilles this past week. Adam Schefter reports that the two sides are targeting a six to eight-month

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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.

Charvarius Ward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 14

Colts CB Charvarius Ward Not Planning To Retire Despite Third Concussion This Year

According to Adam Schefter, Colts CB Charvarius Ward has no plans to retire despite being placed on injured reserve with his third concussion of the season

Daniel Jones News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Colts Expect Daniel Jones To Recover From Achilles Tear By Training Camp

On Tuesday of this week, Daniel Jones underwent surgery on the Achilles tear which brought an early end to his 2025 season. A recovery timeline has now emerged for the pending free agent.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Will Philip Rivers Return to the Colts in 2026?

As every NFL fan knows, Philip Rivers has come out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts. Will this be a one-and-done season for the quarterback or could he return in 2026?

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 13

Colts starter may have played his final snaps for the team after latest injury ends his season and sheds doubt on his future

The Indianapolis Colts have multiple essential players on their roster set to hit free agency. The headliners are recently injured QB Daniel Jones, breakout WR Alec Pierce, and one of the most underrated players on the roster, Nick Cross.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Trevor Lawrence, DeForest Buckner, Colts, Jaguars

Colts C Tanor Bortolini said that QB Phillip Rivers‘ speech provided a much-needed spark to the team after losing QB Daniel Jones for the season. “He said, ‘You know what?

Daniel Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Not A ‘Slam Dunk’ Daniel Jones Is Back With Colts Next Year, MIN A Team To Watch

While he underwent successful surgery today to repair his torn Achilles’, Colts QB Daniel Jones‘ future is currently uncertain. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports mentions that Jones may not be back with the team next season.

Braden Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Colts Place RT Braden Smith On IR

In his first game back from four-plus seasons in retirement, Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will not have a fully healthy offensive line on Sunday in Seattle.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 14

Colts make decision on if Philip Rivers will start against Seahawks

The Indianapolis Colts have made their decision.

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Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 13

Colts land a major sleeper who is being overshadowed by one of his teammates in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The Indianapolis Colts' choice to trade for CB Sauce Gardner will force the Colts to wait till day two to make their first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, along with 2027.

Philip Rivers News / Yardbarker / December 13

Ryan Clark unloads on idea of Philip Rivers starting for Colts

Ex-NFL safety Ryan Clark took to ESPN’s "First Take" on Friday to tear apart the quarterback situation of the Indianapolis Colts with a railing indictment of their perceived incompetence and irresponsibility, as they are expected to start Philip Rivers against Seattle this weekend.

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