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Colts' late-season collapse puts them on cusp of missing playoffs

Philip Rivers gave the Indianapolis Colts a chance Monday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Seahawks' stout defense preparing for Colts' 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers

The Seahawks have a defense that is firing on all cylinders, having yielded only nine points over its last two games, both lopsided wins for Seattle

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Charvarius Ward injury scare raises terrifying career questions The Colts cornerback suffered his third concussion in 2025, which raises questions about his playing future after eight years in the NFL.

DECEMBER 10 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Won't return in regular season Ward (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Ward will miss the remainder of the regular season, but he will be eligible to return for the playoffs, should the Colts make it. He would need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion to resume playing at that point. Ward finishes the 2025 regular season with 25 tackles (17 solo) and seven passes defensed in seven appearances.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Charvarius Ward injury update sends Colts into full-blown crisis mode The Indianapolis Colts knew the injury news about Charvarius Ward was bad. It just got worse.

DECEMBER 10 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts' Charvarius Ward injury update raises a question every player dreads Injuries can obviously affect a player's career, and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward may be looking at his last question in In...

DECEMBER 9 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

In concussion protocol again Ward was placed in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms after Sunday's loss at Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact It's Ward's third concussion of the season. He suffered a concussion in Week 1 and missed a game. He suffered another concussion in warmups before a Week 6 game and missed another five games. It wouldn't be surprising if he missed the rest of the season as a result of this setback.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Colts playoff hopes teetering with QB Daniel Jones out for season and backup Riley Leonard also hurt

The Indianapolis Colts confirmed their worst fear Monday — quarterback Daniel Jones will miss the rest of this season with a torn right Achilles tendon

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Week 13 Recap: Charvarius Ward and Josh Downs, Colts vs. Texans Cornerback Charvarius Ward and wide receiver Josh Downs meet with the media on Monday to recap the Colts' 20-16 loss to the Houston Texans i...

DECEMBER 1 • COLTS.COM

Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner avoids Achilles tendon injury, but will miss time with sore calf

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says starting cornerback Sauce Gardner is expected to miss "some time" after injuring his left calf during Sunday’s 20-16 loss to the Housto...

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Colts' Sauce Gardner leaves with calf injury but thinks his Achilles tendon is OK

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner says he will have an MRI for his left calf injury

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Texans defense poses next big obstacle as Colts try to solve recent offensive struggles

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has been feeling the heat

NOVEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Comes off IR, will play Sunday The Colts activated Ward (concussion) off injured reserve Saturday, and he no longer has an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Ward missed Indianapolis' past five games while in concussion protocol. The veteran cornerback was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and logged a trio of practices without limitations this week to set up a return to action against Kansas City. Ward will presumably reclaim a starting role at cornerback Sunday, and he'll be lining up alongside new teammate Sauce Gardner, who Indianapolis acquired in a trade while Ward was sidelined.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

2-Minute Drill: Colts eye Charvarius Ward's potential Week 12 return versus the Chiefs In today's 2-Minute Drill, JJ Stankevitz and Bill Brooks highlight the Colts' latest injury news and discuss the potential return of CB Char...

NOVEMBER 21 • COLTS.COM

Week 12 Locker Talk: Charvarius Ward Charvarius Ward Sr. met with the media on Friday on his return to the lineup on Sunday when the Colts face the Kansas City Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 21 • COLTS.COM

Clears concussion protocol Ward (concussion) has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is eligible to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports, though h...

Impact The Colts will need to make a roster move activating Ward from injured reserve prior to Sunday's game against the Chiefs in order for him to play, but all signs point to the veteran cornerback returning for his first game action since Week 5. Ward practiced without limitations all week after having his window to resume practicing opened Wednesday. Once cleared to play, Ward will likely occupy the starting cornerback spot opposite Sauce Gardner.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Ward (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Ward has missed Indianapolis' previous five games, but coming out of the team's bye week he appears to be nearing clearance from the concussion protocol. He initially suffered the concussion during pregame warmups Week 6. Once fully healthy Ward will line up alongside new cornerback Sauce Gardner, a tandem that Indianapolis could debut as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Ward (concussion) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ward has missed the Colts' last five games due to a concussion sustained in pregame warmups, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The first-year Colt has appeared in four games this season, recording 13 total tackles and three passes defensed. Once fully healthy, Ward is expected to start opposite new addition Sauce Gardner to form one of the NFL's top outside cornerback tandems.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sauce Gardner confirmed what Colts fans already knew about Charvarius Ward Sauce Gardner hasn't gotten to play with Charvarius Ward with the Indianapolis Colts yet, but he is excited about the possibility.

NOVEMBER 19 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

When is Charvarius Ward coming back? Injury update, return timeline for Colts CB | Sporting News Indianapolis Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward will miss his fourth-straight game in Week 10 due to a concussion. Here's what we know about W...

NOVEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Trade Fits: How Sauce Gardner, Other Stars Will Impact New Teams

Now that the trading frenzy has passed, a former scout evaluates how these players will fit in with their new teams.

NOVEMBER 7 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Trade Fits: How Sauce Gardner, Other Stars Will Impact New Teams

New Colts CB Sauce Gardner is happy to be in Indy and set to play against the Falcons

Sauce Gardner says he's in a “great situation” after being traded from the New York Jets to the Indianapolis Colts

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Colts welcome addition of All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner and are hopeful to see him on the field Sunday

Indianapolis Colts receiver Alec Pierce walked into the locker room Wednesday, took a peek a couple of lockers away and found an old friend, two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardn...

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

'Jets Now Have a Future': What People Around NFL Are Saying About Top Deadline Trades

Working with trainer Ward (concussion) was spotted doing work on the field with a trainer Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Ward has missed each of the Colts' last four games and remains on the injured reserve list due to a concussion, but Wednesday's workout suggests he may be nearing a return. The Middle Tennessee product must stay on IR for at least one more game, making the Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs his earliest possible return. Ward will likely be designated to return from IR in the near future if he continues to progress.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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