History of Indianapolis Colts in Timeline

The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis, competing in the NFL as part of the AFC South division. They have played at Lucas Oil Stadium since 2008 and previously played at the RCA Dome from 1984 to 2007. The Colts have hosted the NFL Scouting Combine since 1987.

1913: Dayton Triangles Established

In 1913, the Dayton Triangles, one of the original NFL teams, were established.

1944: Boston Yanks

In 1944, the team started as the Boston Yanks.

1946: All-America Football Conference

From 1946-49, New York Yankees of the former competing All-America Football Conference played.

1946: AAFC Began Play

In 1946, the All America Football Conference began play.

1950: Played in the NFL

In 1950, the Baltimore Colts played in the NFL and were later disbanded.

1950: New York Yanks

In 1950, the team became the New York Yanks.

1951: Moved to Dallas

After the 1951 season, the Yanks moved to Dallas.

1952: Played final games as a road team

In 1952, the team played their final two "home" games of the season as a road team in Akron, Ohio.

1953: Won rights to new Baltimore NFL franchise

In 1953, a new Baltimore-based group led by Carroll Rosenbloom won the rights to a new Baltimore NFL franchise.

1953: Colts Played in the NFL Western Conference

In 1953, the Colts began playing in the NFL Western Conference (also known as division).

1953: Colts Founding in Baltimore

In 1953, the Colts were founded in Baltimore, Maryland, after owner Carroll Rosenbloom purchased the assets of the Dallas Texans franchise.

1953: Helmet Design Changes

In 1953, the Colts' helmets were white with a blue stripe.

1953: Expansion Team

In 1953, the Indianapolis Colts are legally considered to be a 1953 expansion team.

1954: Helmet Design Changes

In 1954, the Colts' helmets were blue with a white stripe and horseshoes at the rear.

1955: Colts wore white socks with blue stripes

From 1955, the Colts wore white socks with two or three blue stripes

1956: Helmet Design Changes

In 1956, the colors of the Colts' helmets were reversed to a white helmet with a blue stripe and horseshoes at the rear.

1957: Uniform Design Changes

By 1957, the Colts' uniform designs evolved to its current form, adapting as materials changed.

1957: First Winning Record

In 1957, the Colts achieved their first winning record since moving to Baltimore.

1957: Horseshoes Moved to Sides of Helmet

In 1957, the horseshoes on the Colts' helmets moved to their current location on each side of the helmet.

1958: Won NFL Championship

In 1958, the Baltimore Colts won one of their three NFL Championship games.

1958: Colts Win First NFL Championship

In 1958, the Baltimore Colts won their first NFL Championship against the New York Giants in sudden death overtime.

1958: Won NFL Western Conference and NFL Championship

In 1958, the Colts went on to a 9-3 record and reached the NFL Championship Game for the first time by winning the NFL Western Conference, defeating the Giants 23-17.

1958: Colts wore white socks with blue stripes

To 1958, the Colts wore white socks with two or three blue stripes

1959: Won NFL Championship

In 1959, the Baltimore Colts won one of their three NFL Championship games.

1959: Claimed Second Title

In 1959, the Colts defeated the Giants in the NFL Championship Game to claim their second title.

1959: Colts Repeat as NFL Champions

In 1959, the Colts repeated their success by winning the NFL Championship again, defeating the New York Giants.

1961: Vikings Join NFL Western Conference

In 1961, the Minnesota Vikings joined the NFL Western Conference, where the Colts were also playing.

1963: Don Shula Coaches the Colts

In 1963, Don Shula began his tenure coaching the Colts, which lasted for seven pre-merger seasons.

1963: Don Shula replaced Weeb Ewbank

In 1963, Don Shula replaced Weeb Ewbank as head coach of the Colts.

1968: Colts Win NFL Title

In 1968, Baltimore won the NFL title.

1968: Won NFL Championship

In 1968, the Baltimore Colts won one of their three NFL Championship games.

1968: Lost Super Bowl III

In 1968, the Colts were stunned by the New York Jets in Super Bowl III, losing the game 16-7.

1970: Colts Win Division Title

In 1970, led by QB Earl Morrall, Baltimore became the first non-AFL franchise to win a division title in the AFC.

1970: Joined the American Football Conference

In 1970, the Colts agreed to join the American Football Conference as part of the AFL-NFL merger.

1970: Joined the AFC

In 1970, the Colts were one of three NFL teams that joined the American Football League (AFL) teams to form the American Football Conference (AFC) following the AFL-NFL merger.

1970: Won Super Bowl V

In 1970, the Colts won Super Bowl V, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 16-13.

1970: Colts and Jets in AFC East

In 1970, with the merger of the AFL and NFL, the Colts and Jets were placed in the new AFC East.

1970: Colts and Titans Rivalry Begins

The rivalry between the Colts (then Baltimore Colts) and the Titans (then Houston Oilers) began in the 1970 season.

1971: Didn't reach postseason

Following 1971 season, the Colts did not reach the postseason for three consecutive seasons.

1971: Lost to the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship

In 1971, the Colts lost to the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship.

1971: Dolphins Win Division Title

In 1971, the Miami Dolphins won their first division title with a 10–3–1 record, edging out the Baltimore Colts.

July 13, 1972: Robert Irsay Traded for Colts Franchise

On July 13, 1972, Carroll Rosenbloom traded the Colts franchise to Robert Irsay in exchange for the Los Angeles Rams.

September 24, 1972: Namath and Unitas Face Off

On September 24, 1972, Joe Namath and Johnny Unitas met for a full game, with Namath throwing for six touchdowns and 496 yards as the Jets won 44-34.

1975: Lost in the Divisional Round

From 1975 to 1977, the Colts made the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, losing in the divisional round each time.

1975: Colts Advance to Playoffs

In 1975, Baltimore and Miami tied with 10-4 records, but the Colts advanced to the playoffs due to a head-to-head sweep of their series.

1976: Bert Jones wins MVP

In 1976, Bert Jones wins NFL Most Valuable Player.

1976: Colts Tie With Patriots

In 1976, the Colts tied with the now-New England Patriots.

1977: Colts Advance to Playoffs

In 1977, Baltimore tied for first with Miami and advanced to the playoffs due to a better conference record.

1977: Playoff Loss

In 1977, the Colts' playoff loss in double overtime against the Oakland Raiders marked their last playoff game in Baltimore.

1978: Start of Colts' Poor Performance Period

In 1978, began a period of poor performance for the Colts, lasting until 1998.

1978: Began Nine Consecutive Losing Seasons

In 1978, the Colts began a streak of nine consecutive losing seasons.

1981: Defense Allowed Record Points

In 1981, the Colts defense allowed an NFL-record 533 points.

1982: Colts Record During Strike-Shortened Season

During the NFL's strike-shortened 1982 season, the Colts had a record of 0-8-1.

1982: Colts wore gray pants with blue jerseys

From 1982, the Colts wore gray pants with their blue jerseys

1982: Colts wore blue socks with gray stripes

From 1982, the blue socks featured gray stripes.

1982: Player Strike

In 1982, the Colts and Jets series was interrupted by a player strike.

1982: Offense Collapsed

In 1982, the Colts' offense collapsed, finishing 0-8-1 in the strike-shortened season.

December 18, 1983: Final Home Game in Baltimore

On December 18, 1983, the Baltimore Colts played their final home game in Baltimore against the Houston Oilers.

1983: Last Season in Baltimore

1983 was the Colts' last season in Baltimore.

March 29, 1984: Moving Vans Dispatched to Team's Maryland Training Complex

On March 29, 1984, moving vans from Indianapolis-based Mayflower Transit were dispatched overnight to the team's Maryland training complex to move the team to Indianapolis.

1984: Lowest offensive yardage in the league

During the 1984 season, the first in Indianapolis, the team accounted for the lowest offensive yardage in the league.

1984: Bob Lamey Play-by-Play Announcer

From 1984 to 1991, Bob Lamey was the Colts' play-by-play announcer.

1984: WIBC Flagship Radio Station

From 1984 to 1992, WIBC was the flagship radio station for the Colts.

1984: Played at the RCA Dome

From 1984 to 2007, the Colts played their games at the RCA Dome.

1984: Relocated to Indianapolis

In 1984, the Colts relocated to Indianapolis.

1985: Combined for only eight wins

The 1985 and 1986 teams combined for only eight wins, including an 0-13 start in 1986.

March 1986: Settlement Reached

In March 1986, representatives of the city of Baltimore and the Colts organization reached a settlement.

1986: Rod Dowhower Fired

The 1985 and 1986 teams combined for only eight wins, including an 0-13 start in 1986 which prompted the firing of head coach Rod Dowhower, who was replaced by Ron Meyer.

1986: Colts wore gray pants with blue jerseys

To 1986, the Colts wore gray pants with their blue jerseys

1987: Advanced to the Postseason

During the 1987 season, the Colts compiled a 9-6 record, winning the AFC East and advancing to the postseason for the first time in Indianapolis.

1987: Gray pants retired

In 1987, the gray pants were retired

1987: Host team for NFL Scouting Combine

Since 1987, the Colts have been the host team for the NFL Scouting Combine.

1987: Colts wore blue socks with gray stripes

To 1987, the blue socks featured gray stripes.

1988: Colts wore white socks with blue stripes

From 1988, the Colts wore white socks with two or three blue stripes

1991: Bob Lamey Play-by-Play Announcer

From 1984 to 1991, Bob Lamey was the Colts' play-by-play announcer.

1991: Near All-Losing Season

In 1991, the Colts struggled significantly, finishing the season with a 1-15 record, narrowly avoiding a completely losing season under the 16-game schedule.

1992: WIBC Flagship Radio Station

From 1984 to 1992, WIBC was the flagship radio station for the Colts.

1992: Colts wore white socks with blue stripes

To 1992, the Colts wore white socks with two or three blue stripes

1994: Bill Tobin Hired as General Manager

In 1994, Robert Irsay hired Bill Tobin as the general manager of the Indianapolis Colts to try and improve the team's performance.

1994: Drafting Marshall Faulk and Acquiring Jim Harbaugh

In 1994, the Colts drafted running back Marshall Faulk and acquired quarterback Jim Harbaugh, marking the beginning of a turnaround for the team.

1995: Marchibroda Retirement

After the 1995 season, head coach Ted Marchibroda retired from the Colts.

1995: WIBC Flagship Radio Station

From 1995 to 1997, WIBC was the flagship radio station for the Colts.

1995: Bob Lamey Play-by-Play Announcer

From 1995 to 2018, Bob Lamey was the Colts' play-by-play announcer.

1995: Colts Reach Post-Season

In 1995, the Colts reached the post-season, having swept the season series against Buffalo.

1995: First Postseason Win and AFC Championship Appearance

In 1995, the Colts secured their first postseason win as the Indianapolis Colts and advanced to the AFC Championship Game, nearly reaching Super Bowl XXX.

1995: Colts' pants variation

In 1995, the Colts wore blue pants with their white jerseys for the first three games before reverting to white pants with both jerseys.

1995: 14th Playoff Berth

The 2012-13 NFL playoffs marked the 14th playoff berth for the club since 1995.

September 23, 1996: Establishment of the Ring of Honor

The Colts Ring of Honor was established on September 23, 1996.

1996: Infante Takes Over as Head Coach

In 1996, Lindy Infante replaced Ted Marchibroda as the head coach of the Colts, and the team went 9-7, losing to the Steelers in the Wild Card Round.

1996: Playoff Appearance

In 1996, the Colts made a playoff appearance, continuing their improved performance after acquiring key players in previous years.

January 1997: Death of Robert Irsay

In January 1997, Robert Irsay, the principal owner who moved the team to Indianapolis, passed away after a period of declining health.

1997: Regression to 3-13 Season

During the 1997 season, the Colts regressed significantly, finishing with a 3-13 record after two consecutive playoff appearances.

1997: WIBC Flagship Radio Station

From 1995 to 1997, WIBC was the flagship radio station for the Colts.

1998: Hiring of Bill Polian and Drafting Peyton Manning

In 1998, Jim Irsay hired Bill Polian as general manager, who then hired Jim E. Mora as head coach, and the Colts drafted Peyton Manning first overall.

1998: Manning's Rookie Season

In 1998, Peyton Manning's rookie season with the Colts saw him throw a league-high 28 interceptions but also pass for 3,739 yards and 26 touchdowns, earning him a spot on the NFL All-Rookie First Team.

1998: Building Through Draft

In 1998, the Colts decided to build through the number one overall pick in the draft, marking a strategic shift in team development.

1998: Mike Jansen Public Address Announcer

Since the 1998 season, Mike Jansen has been the public address announcer at all Colts home games.

1999: Dramatic Meetings Between Marino and Manning

In 1999, the Colts and Dolphins had dramatic meetings between Dan Marino and Peyton Manning.

1999: Division Title and Playoff Loss

In 1999, the Colts drafted Edgerrin James, went 13-3, and won the AFC East, their first division title since 1987, but lost in the divisional playoffs to the Tennessee Titans.

1999: Trade of Marshall Faulk

In 1999, the Colts traded star running back Marshall Faulk.

2000: Wild Card Loss to Dolphins

In 2000, the Colts finished with a 10-6 record but lost in the Wild Card Round in overtime to the Miami Dolphins.

2000: Titans Win Playoff Game Against Colts

In the 2000 AFC Divisional playoff game, the Titans defeated the Colts 19-16.

2000: Dolphins Edge Out Colts

In the 2000 season, Miami edged out Indianapolis with an 11–5 record for the division championship.

2000: Start of the Decade's Dominance

The year 2000 marked the beginning of a decade where the Colts would achieve the most regular-season wins and the highest winning percentage in the NFL.

2001: 6-10 Season and Mounting Pressure

In 2001, the Colts had a disappointing 6-10 season, leading to increased pressure on the team's administration and coaching staff.

2001: End of Colts-Jets Divisional Matchups

In 2001, the Colts' move to the AFC South ended the regular twice-a-year matchups with the Jets that had been occurring since 1970.

2002: Hiring of Tony Dungy and Playoff Return

In 2002, Tony Dungy replaced Mora as head coach, and the Colts returned to the playoffs with a 10-6 record, though they were shut out in the Wild Card Round by the New York Jets.

2002: Striping Pattern Change on Jerseys

In 2002, the Colts made a minor change to the striping pattern on their jerseys, placing stripes only on top of the shoulders to reduce holding calls.

2002: Colts Move to AFC South

In 2002, the Colts moved to the newly created AFC South division; the Dolphins edged the Colts 21-13 on September 15.

2002: Jets Defeat Colts in Wild Card Playoff

In 2002, the Jets defeated the Colts 41-0 in the Wild Card playoff round.

2002: Colts and Titans Become Divisional Rivals

In the 2002 season, the Colts and Titans became divisional rivals in the AFC South, leading to numerous contests for the division title.

2002: Previous 12-game Season

The 2002 season was the last time the Colts did not win 12 games, prior to 2010.

2003: AFC Championship Loss to Patriots

In 2003, the Colts made the playoffs with a 12-4 record and an AFC South championship but lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

2003: Patriots Defeat Colts in AFC Championship

In 2003, the Patriots defeated the Colts in the AFC Championship game.

December 2004: New Stadium Deal Agreed

In December 2004, the City of Indianapolis and Jim Irsay agreed to a new stadium deal, including upgrades to the Indiana Convention Center, estimated at $1 billion.

2004: Uniform Adjustments

Before the 2004 season, the Colts made minor uniform adjustments, including reverting to gray face masks, darkening the blue, and adding white stripes to the socks.

2004: Divisional Playoff Loss to Patriots

In 2004, the Colts again made the playoffs with a 12-4 record and an AFC South championship but lost to the New England Patriots in the divisional playoffs.

2004: Colts wore blue socks with white stripes

In 2004, the Colts wore blue socks accented with two or three white stripes, a style reminiscent of their history in Baltimore.

2004: Patriots Defeat Colts in AFC Divisional Game

In 2004, the Patriots defeated the Colts in an AFC Divisional game.

2005: 14-2 Season and Divisional Round Loss

In 2005, the Colts finished with a league-best 14-2 record, including their first victory over the Patriots in the Manning era, but lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round.

2005: Colts wore blue socks with white stripes

In 2005, the Colts wore blue socks accented with two or three white stripes, a style reminiscent of their history in Baltimore.

2006: Super Bowl XLI Victory

In 2006, the Colts finished 12-4 and won Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears, securing the franchise's first Super Bowl title since 1970 and the first for Indianapolis.

2006: Colts Win AFC Championship

In 2006, the Colts won the AFC Championship game on the way to their Super Bowl XLI victory.

2006: Stripes Removed from Socks

In 2006, the stripes were removed from the Colts' socks.

November 4, 2007: Patriots Defeat Colts

On November 4, 2007, the Patriots defeated the Colts 24-20 in a close contest.

2007: Final season at RCA Dome

From 1984 to 2007, the Colts played their games at the RCA Dome.

2007: Divisional Playoff Loss and Last Game at RCA Dome

In 2007, the Colts finished with a 13-3 record but lost to the San Diego Chargers in the divisional playoffs, marking their final game at the RCA Dome.

2007: WFNI and WLHK Flagship Radio Stations

Since 2007, WFNI (1070 AM) and WLHK (97.1 FM) have been the flagship radio stations for the Colts.

November 2, 2008: Colts Beat Patriots

On November 2, 2008, the Colts won against the Patriots with a score of 18-15.

2008: Playoff Appearance and Dungy's Retirement

In 2008, despite Manning's preseason surgery, the Colts went 12-4, made the playoffs as a wild card, lost to the Chargers, and Tony Dungy retired after seven seasons as head coach.

2008: Colts Move to Lucas Oil Stadium

In late 2008, the Colts moved from the RCA Dome to their new home, Lucas Oil Stadium.

2009: NFL's Best Record of the Decade

At the completion of the 2009 season, the Colts had the most regular-season wins (115) and highest winning percentage (.719) of any team in the NFL for the 2000-2009 decade.

2009: Colts Defeat Dolphins on Monday Night Football

In 2009, the Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-23 on Monday Night Football.

2009: Colts Defeat Jets in AFC Championship Game

In 2009, the Colts defeated the Jets 30-17 in the AFC Championship Game.

2009: Colts Beat Patriots in Spirited Comeback

In 2009, the Colts staged a spirited comeback to beat the Patriots 35-34.

2009: Patriots Throwbacks

In 2009, the New England Patriots wore throwbacks with truncated stripes, similar to the Colts' adjustment in 2002.

2009: 14-2 Regular Season and Super Bowl XLIV Loss

In 2009, under coach Jim Caldwell, the Colts went 14-0 before controversially benching starters, finishing 14-2, and lost Super Bowl XLIV to the New Orleans Saints 31-17.

2009: Lucas Oil Stadium Hosts Drum Corps International World Championships

Since 2009, Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted the Drum Corps International World Championships.

2010: Colts Fall Short Against Patriots

In 2010, the Colts almost staged another comeback, but fell short due to a Patriots interception.

2010: Playoff Loss to Jets and Manning's Last Game

In 2010, the Colts went 10-6, their first season with fewer than 12 wins since 2002, and lost to the New York Jets in the wild card round, marking Peyton Manning's final game as a Colt.

2010: Patriots Truncated Stripes

In 2010, the truncated stripes became the Patriots' official alternate uniform.

2011: 2-14 Season

During the 2011 season, Peyton Manning missed the entire season due to injury, and the Colts finished with a 2-14 record, securing the first overall pick in the 2012 draft.

2011: WNDY-TV Airs Preseason Games

From 2011 to 2014, WNDY-TV aired the Colts preseason games, replacing WTTV.

2011: Patriots Defeat Colts

In 2011, the Patriots defeated the Colts 31-24.

2011: Lucas Oil Stadium Hosts Super Bowl XLVI

Lucas Oil Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLVI for the 2011 NFL season.

March 8, 2012: Manning Released

On March 8, 2012, Jim Irsay announced that Peyton Manning was being released from the roster after 13 seasons, marking the end of an era.

2012: Jets Upset Colts in Wild Card Round

In 2012, during Andrew Luck's debut season, the Jets defeated the Colts 35-9.

2012: Hiring Grigson, Pagano, and Drafting Luck

In 2012, the Colts hired Ryan Grigson as General Manager, Chuck Pagano as head coach, released veteran players, and drafted Andrew Luck first overall.

2012: Rebound Season and Playoff Berth

In 2012, the Colts rebounded with an 11-5 record, clinching a playoff spot amid coach Chuck Pagano's fight with leukemia, but lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs.

2012: Rivalry Rekindled

In 2012, the rivalry saw a rekindling after the NFL draft brought new quarterbacks to both teams in Ryan Tannehill and Luck. The Colts won 23-20.

2012: Patriots Erase a 14-7 Gap to Win 59-24

In November of 2012 the Patriots erased a 14-7 gap to win 59-24.

2013: Trade for Trent Richardson and Win Over Manning

During the 2013 season, the Colts traded for Trent Richardson and Andrew Luck led the Colts to a win over Peyton Manning and the Broncos.

November 16, 2014: Patriots Defeat Colts

On November 16, 2014, the New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts 42-20 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

2014: WNDY-TV Airs Preseason Games

From 2011 to 2014, WNDY-TV aired the Colts preseason games, replacing WTTV.

2014: WTTV Becomes CBS Affiliate

In 2014, WTTV's owner Tribune Media came to terms with CBS to become the network's Indianapolis affiliate.

2014: Trade first round selection

In the 2013 season, the Colts traded their first-round selection in the 2014 NFL draft to the Cleveland Browns for running back Trent Richardson

2014: AFC Championship Appearance and Passing Record

In the 2014 season, Andrew Luck led the Colts to the AFC Championship game for the first time in his career and broke the Colts' single-season passing yardage record.

January 1, 2015: WTTV Becomes CBS Affiliate

On January 1, 2015, WTTV became the CBS affiliate, replacing WISH-TV.

December 2016: Colts End Losing Streak Against AFC East

In December 2016, the Colts ended their eight-game losing streak against AFC East teams by defeating the Jets 41-10.

2016: Colts Rout Jets

In 2016, Andrew Luck led the Colts to a 45-10 victory over the Jets.

January 30, 2017: Hiring of Chris Ballard

On January 30, 2017, the Colts hired Chris Ballard as general manager to replace Ryan Grigson.

2017: Colts Wear Blue Pants with Blue Jerseys in Color Rush

In 2017, as part of the NFL Color Rush program, the Colts wore blue pants with their blue jerseys.

December 31, 2017: Parting Ways with Pagano

On December 31, 2017, the Colts parted ways with head coach Chuck Pagano after the season's final game.

February 8, 2018: McDaniels Announced as Head Coach

On February 8, 2018, the Colts announced Josh McDaniels as their new head coach, but he later rescinded his decision.

February 11, 2018: Reich Hired as Head Coach

On February 11, 2018, the Colts announced Frank Reich as their new head coach.

2018: Two Rookies Named First-Team All-Pro

In 2018, Colts General Manager Chris Ballard achieved a historic feat as guard Quenton Nelson and linebacker Shaquille Leonard were both named First-Team All-Pro.

2018: Matt Taylor Succeeds Bob Lamey

In 2018, Matt Taylor succeeded Bob Lamey as the Colts' play-by-play announcer.

2018: Colts Win Postseason Game Against Texans

In 2018, the Colts secured a win in the postseason against the Texans, as part of their ongoing rivalry.

August 24, 2019: Luck Retirement

On August 24, 2019, Andrew Luck informed the Colts that he would be retiring from the NFL, citing an unfulfilling cycle of injury and rehab as his primary reason.

November 17, 2019: Colts Defeat Jaguars for 300th Indianapolis-Era Win

On November 17, 2019, the Colts achieved their 300th win since relocating to Indianapolis by defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking a record of 300-267.

March 17, 2020: Colts Sign Philip Rivers

On March 17, 2020, the Colts signed quarterback Philip Rivers to a one-year, $25 million deal.

April 13, 2020: Colts Update Wordmark Logo and Numeral Fonts

On April 13, 2020, the Colts unveiled an updated wordmark logo and numeral fonts, adding black as a tertiary color.

March 17, 2021: Colts Trade for Carson Wentz

On March 17, 2021, the Colts traded for quarterback Carson Wentz, sending a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick to the Eagles.

March 21, 2022: Colts Trade for Matt Ryan

On March 21, 2022, the Colts traded for quarterback Matt Ryan, sending a 2022 third-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons.

November 7, 2022: Colts Fire Frank Reich, Name Jeff Saturday Interim Head Coach

On November 7, 2022, the Colts fired head coach Frank Reich and named Jeff Saturday as the interim head coach.

February 14, 2023: Colts Hire Shane Steichen as Head Coach

On February 14, 2023, the Colts hired Shane Steichen as their new head coach.

July 20, 2023: Colts Unveil New Alternate Uniform with Black Helmet

On July 20, 2023, the Colts unveiled a new alternate uniform, featuring a black alternate helmet, black trim on the blue jersey, and the "Indiana C" logo on the shoulder.

October 18, 2023: Richardson Out for Season

On October 18, 2023, the Colts announced that Anthony Richardson would miss the remainder of the season due to a Grade 3 AC joint sprain.

October 24, 2023: Richardson Undergoes Successful Surgery

On October 24, 2023, Anthony Richardson successfully underwent shoulder surgery to repair his AC joint sprain; Gardner Minshew was named the starting quarterback in his absence.