Charvarius Ward: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Former NFL All-Pro is considering retirement at age 29

One former All-Pro selection may be calling an early end to his football career. Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward revealed to reporters on Monday that he is considering retirement, per James Boyd of The Athletic.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

AFC Notes: Amarius Mims, Charvarius Ward, Bengals, Colts, Titans

Bengals OT Amarius Mims has excelled in his second season despite Cincinnati’s struggles to pull results together. Bengals OC Dan Pitcher believes in Mims’ potential and thinks he is taking steps toward becoming “the best in the world.” “He could be the best in the world at what he does, he really could,” Pitcher said, via Paul Dehner Jr.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Charvarius Ward Considering Retirement

In reeling in Charvarius Ward on a three-year deal worth up to $60MM last March, the Colts added one of the top cornerbacks on the free agent market. Ward looked like a worthwhile investment when he took the field in 2025, but three concussions limited him to just seven games.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Colts CB Charvarius Ward Uncertain About Future Due To Concussion Symptoms

Per ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Colts CB Charvarius Ward said he’s uncertain about his future in the NFL because of lingering concussion symptoms. Ward was shut down for the season in December after suffering his third concussion of the season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 18

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18

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Indianapolis Colts 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.

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Indianapolis Colts 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.

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Indianapolis Colts 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

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

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.

Indianapolis Colts 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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 8

Charvarius Ward in concussion protocol for 3rd time as Colts’ injuries mount

The Indianapolis Colts may have seen their playoff hopes dashed during Week 14. Indianapolis lost 36-19 against Jacksonville in Week 14 after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

AFC Notes: Will Anderson, Cam Ward, Colts, Texans, Titans

The Colts came up just short against the Chiefs in Week 12 in an overtime loss where they held a 20-9 lead. Indianapolis CB and former Chiefs CB Charvarius Ward thinks the performance shows they’re right there with the league’s best, but they need to do a bit more to get over the hump. “They got Hall of Famers almost at every level.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Colts finalize Charvarius Ward's status ahead of Chiefs showdown

Ward, 29, revealed earlier this week that he had doubts that he’d play again after his latest concussion.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / November 22

Colts activate S Charvarius Ward from IR

The Indianapolis Colts activated cornerback Charvarius Ward from injured reserve and lifted his questionable designation for Sunday's game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 20

Chiefs take two steps forward and one step backward, Colts make concerning addition to latest Week 12 injury report

The Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts have released their second injury reports for Week 12 ahead of their matchup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Charvarius Ward Set to Return: The Colts’ Cavalry Is Finally Arriving

Just when you thought the Indianapolis Colts’ secondary couldn’t get any more banged up, a beacon of hope shines through the clouds. Cornerback Charvarius Ward, the man quarterbacks actively avoid, has been designated to return from injured reserve.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 17

Has Colts' Charvarius Ward Lost Favor Since Being Signed?

The Indianapolis Colts' offense is the talk of anything related to the Circle City franchise, but Lou Anarumo's defense deserves immense respect. After trading for superstar cornerback Sauce Gardner, it signifies that the team is all-in this year, and the defense might get back fellow star cornerback Charvarius Ward.