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Five Takeaways From Colts' Painful Loss vs. Seahawks

The Indianapolis Colts led for most of the game but couldn't get the job done against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, resulting in a fourth consecutive loss.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 14

Colts' Philip Rivers tosses first TD pass since 2021 in NFL return

In his first NFL start in 1,800 days, Phillip Rivers has thrown a touchdown pass.

'He's genius': Why timing of Colts QB Philip Rivers' return to NFL was shrewd

Ryan Clark unloads on idea of Philip Rivers starting for Colts

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Philip Rivers' return to NFL, Colts

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

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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.

Charvarius Ward News / A to Z Sports / December 14

Latest update on Charvarius Ward gives some amazing news about the Colts CB's future after latest injury

The Indianapolis Colts had multiple injury updates to share after their loss in Week 14 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. On top of losing QB Daniel Jones to a torn right Achilles, they also placed Charvarius Ward in the league's concussion protocol.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 14

Promising Colts Defender Shut Down Again for Seahawks Clash

The Indianapolis Colts have fallen apart as of late, dropping their last three games to go from one of the best teams in the NFL to an 8-5 squad clinging to playoff aspirations.

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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 / Yardbarker / December 14

'He's genius': Why timing of Colts QB Philip Rivers' return to NFL was shrewd

Before Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks, the Colts signed Rivers, 44, to their practice squad and then promoted him to their active roster.

Ryan Clark unloads on idea of Philip Rivers starting for Colts

Colts make decision on if Philip Rivers will start against Seahawks

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has hilarious reaction to Philip Rivers' return to NFL, Colts

Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams

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Jonathan Taylor News / Athlon Sports / December 14

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.

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

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.

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.

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