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Colts got shades of vintage Philip Rivers in his first half back

The NFL world was understandably caught up in the Philip Rivers returns saga this past week. Coming out of retirement after five years away warrants being the storyline of the week — or in this case, the remainder of the season — and all of the hype surrounding it was valid. While he undoubtedly had […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Week 15 Colts vs. Seahawks Game Thread

The Indianapolis Colts are on the road to take on the Seattle Seahawks in week 15 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. EST. Seven days ago might as well have been a lifetime. Last Sunday if I had told you that the Colts week 15 starting quarterback would be Philip Rivers, there might have […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Colts at Seahawks: Week 15 Inactives

The Indianapolis Colts announced their Week 15 inactives for this Sunday’s road game (4:25 PM EST) against the Seattle Seahawks—with maybe one minor surprise: Interesting enough, Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies, who was reinstated from injured reserve last week—and did appear in the game down in Jacksonville, is a healthy scratch—having not appeared on this week’s […]

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Where to Watch: Colts at Seahawks for Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts (8-5) travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks (10-3)(-13.5) to try to keep their late season playoff hopes alive. This Sunday’s late afternoon game kicks off at 4:25 PM EST. Of course, for the Colts, all eyes will be on longtime veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who shockingly unretired […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Colts QB Daniel Jones may reportedly face shorter timeline for Achilles recovery than expected

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Indianapolis Colts injured starting quarterback Daniel Jones may face a shorter recovery from his season-ending Achilles surgery than initially expected. It was first speculated to be at least a 9-month recovery timeline for Jones, who underwent successful surgery to repair his torn Achilles this past Tuesday, which would’ve pushed him […]

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Colts sign QB Philip Rivers to active roster, place RT Braden Smith on IR among moves

The Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has signed recently unretired longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. It was an expected move that paves the way for the 44-year-old quarterback (and freshly turned grandpa), who was surprisingly re-signed by the Colts earlier this week after not playing […]

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REPORT: Philip Rivers to start at QB vs Seahawks

In a week full of surprises that even a Hollywood script writer wouldn’t have thought believable, Ian Rapoport is reporting that the unthinkable is happening tomorrow: Philip Rivers will start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 against the vaunted Seattle Seahawks defense. This time last week Colts fans knew their playoff hopes were […]

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Indianapolis Colts Injury – RT Smith, CB Gardner And WR Gould Ruled OUT

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Right tackle Braden Smith has been ruled OUT for this Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks due to neck and concussion injuries. Smith has been unable to practice all week, and therefore, will […]

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Philip Rivers returning to the Colts is the thing of movies

Get your popcorn ready because things are about to get good or go terribly wrong. Either way, the scene the Indianapolis Colts are setting due to their reunion with Philip Rivers will be the thing of movies. How could it not be? The man is 44-years old and has been away from the NFL for […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Colts QB Daniel Jones has heartfelt thank you to fans following season-ending injury

Indianapolis Colts injured starting quarterback Daniel Jones took to his personal Instagram account to communicate a heartfelt thank you to his teammates, the coaching staff, and the Horseshoe Faithful (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): Of course, Jones deserves a lot of credit and should be lauded for his leadership and toughness, having started and played […]

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Colts seem to be preparing a certain QB to start on Sunday—and it may surprise some

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Indianapolis Colts are preparing a certain quarterback to start through two consecutive team practices this week, and the projected starting QB1 may surprise some: Philip Rivers. Despite being 44-years-old and having not played in an NFL game for going on 5 years, and having just re-signed with the Colts […]

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Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: RT Braden Smith Misses Back-To-Back Practices

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Right tackle Braden Smith missed practice again today with neck and concussion injuries. Smith missing both practices already this week almost confirms he will miss this week’s game against the Seahawks. It looks […]

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Poll: Will the Colts bounce back this week?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colts fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 15, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

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Indianapolis Colts Wednesday Injury Report: DT Buckner Returns To Practice

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Wednesday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was a limited participant at practice today with a neck injury. Buckner had been on injured reserve due to a back injury for the past 4 weeks. If the […]

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Colts reportedly inquired on Derek Carr, Sam Ehlinger among other QB replacement options

According to Outkick’s Armando Salguero, the Indianapolis Colts didn’t just reach out to recently re-signed quarterback Philip Rivers among retired veteran options, as the team also reached out to Derek Carr: “Why are the Colts doing this? Start with the fact they called other quarterbacks to gauge their interest in signing. They called Derek Carr, […]

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Familiarity between Philip Rivers and the Colts warrants such a move

Indianapolis, IN — There’s almost no way to shake the Philip Rivers signing as being the definitive best possible option moving forward, yet somehow the familiarity between him and this current Indianapolis Colts team suggests that maybe it is. The initial absurdity of such a move is undeniably valid, but when you peel back the […]

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Some reasons for the Colts to move on from Steichen and Ballard

Let me start by saying that much of what you read from here on will be more fan based, than journalistically based. It is not as if anyone was getting me confused with Frank Deford anyway, but I always hope that at the end of an article, you feel like responding. It doesn’t matter whether […]

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Phillip Rivers to the Colts in 2025 is Poetic Perfection

When telling the story of the NFL, there are many chapters and footnotes one must remember to encapsulate what this sport and league is all about. The Colts in their lengthy history have no shortage of these to tell. They can range wildly in tone and emotions. From a heartwarming story of players rallying behind […]

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Colts announce roster moves, placing QB Daniel Jones on IR among them

On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts announced a number of roster moves, including placing starting quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) and backup cornerback Chris Lammons (foot) on injured reserve. The Colts also signed cornerback Cameron Mitchell to the active roster and re-signed cornerback Tony Pride Jr. to the team’s practice squad again. With veteran cornerback Charvarius Ward […]

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Colts’ Stock Up/Stock Down: Week 14 @Duval

Stock Up Colts’ wide receivers The Colts were in passing mode most of the game after going down 14 points early in the second quarter, and the wide receivers took full advantage of the opportunity presented. Pierce and Pittman combined for 13 catches on 20 targets and close to 160 yards, while Josh Downs also […]

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Report: Colts sign QB Philip Rivers to practice squad

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Indianapolis Colts are signing 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers, who is coming out of retirement with his old team. This is indeed a desperate call for a desperate measure, given that the Colts are facing a winless finish regardless of who they turn to at quarterback. […]

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QB Philip Rivers reportedly ‘threw well’ during Monday night workout with Colts; Trending toward signing today?

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, longtime since retired 44-year-old veteran quarterback Philip Rivers actually worked out for the suddenly desperate Indianapolis Colts on Monday—and reportedly ‘threw well’: Further, per ESPN’s Pat McAfee, following his shocking, yet impressive workout last night “all indications are that Rivers will be announced as the Colts quarterback at some point […]

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Riley Leonard’s Unexpected Chance to Claim the Colts’ QB Job

Assuming Riley Leonard is fully healthy, he has a big opportunity in front of him. The Colts enter the final four games of the season without clarity at the most important position in football — not because they lack options, but because none of those options are firmly settled. Daniel Jones’ future is murky. Anthony […]

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