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Philip Rivers Retires Again: Inside The Final Curtain Call For The Colts’ Emergency Quarterback

Well, it was fun while it lasted, wasn’t it? Philip Rivers is retiring. Again. This time, it feels like the dad van is parked in the garage for good. If you thought Tom Brady’s un-retirement was a saga, the Rivers timeline is even more bizarre.

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Predicting Riley Leonard's First Start for Colts Against Texans

Rookie sixth-round quarterback Riley Leonard gets his first start under center for the Indianapolis Colts against the Houston Texans on Sunday, a team riding an eight-game winning streak.

Chris Ballard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

AFC Hot Seat Rumors: Chris Ballard, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

The Colts were surging through the middle of the season, but have collapsed to 8-8 and out of contention in the AFC South. Dan Graziano of ESPN writes that no one around the league seems to know the direction of Indianapolis and GM Chris Ballard after their late-season slide.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 31

Two Colts Starting Corners Miss Practice, Status in Question

The 2025 season will come to a close for the Indianapolis Colts this weekend as they travel south to face the Houston Texans. The Colts have lost six straight games, and if they fall to Houston, they'll finish with an 8-9 record after sitting at the top of the AFC less than two months ago.

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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.

Anthony Richardson News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 31

Colts' Situation with Anthony Richardson Sr. More Complex Than Ever

As far as the QB story for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025, it's been all about two names: Daniel Jones and Philip Rivers. However, the Colts still have their 2023 fourth-overall draft investment, Anthony Richardson Sr., on the roster.

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The 'NFL QBs to start a game in 2025-26' quiz

How many of the 58 quarterbacks to start at least one game in the 2025 NFL season ahead of Week 18 can you name in eight minutes?

Riley 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Statistics show how bad Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders has been

Kyler Murray reportedly could return to Cardinals on one condition

Drake Maye wasn't 100 percent during Patriots' blowout win over Jets

Did Todd Bowles blame Baker Mayfield for Buccaneers' woes?

Executives share defense of, concerns about Titans' Cam Ward

Late-season surge complicates Falcons' 2026 quarterback plans

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 / 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.

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