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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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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.

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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.

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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 13

Skip Bayless critcizes Colts’ Philip Rivers returning vs. Seahawks

The NFL has seen players retire and change their minds plenty of times. Brett Favre and Tom Brady come to mind. However, the NFL has never seen a player retire for four seasons, then announce their return, sign a contract in the final month of the regular season, and make a start in the same week.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 13

3 Hot Takes for Colts' Road Battle vs. Seahawks

This week has been one of the more memorable ones in recent Indianapolis Colts history, and they have a chance to cap it all off with a win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

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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.

Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / December 13

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. reacts to Philip Rivers’ return, talks partnership with Oral-B

Philip Rivers is back in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, and Michael Pittman Jr. is happy to have him back. On3 recently spoke to the veteran wide receiver, who reflected on playing with Rivers back during his rookie season and what he brings to the table now.

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.

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Philip Rivers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13

Colts QB Philip Rivers Expected To Start In Week 15

Quarterback Philip Rivers shockingly ended his retirement this week to rejoin the Colts on a practice squad deal. After the 44-year-old showed well in practice, the Colts signed him to their active roster on Saturday.

Philip Rivers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Colts Announce Four Moves, Sign QB Philip Rivers To Active Roster

The Colts announced four roster moves, including signing QB Philip Rivers to the active roster ahead of his start in Week 15. The team is also placing OT Braden Smith on injured reserve, while elevating WR Coleman Owen and DT Chris Wormley from the practice squad.

Philip Rivers News / Field Level Media / December 13

Report: Colts to add QB Philip Rivers to active roster

The Indianapolis Colts plan to move newly signed quarterback Philip Rivers from the practice squad to th 53-man active roster, meaning he could play Sunday in Seattle against the Seahawks, ESPN reported Saturday.

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.

Indianapolis Colts 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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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 12