Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen said DeForest Buckner re-aggravated his neck injury and will undergo surgery next week, and the Colts placed him on season-ending injured reserve.
- Jacksonville beat Indianapolis 23-17, with Trevor Lawrence running for two touchdowns and Cam Little converting late field goals to seal the win.
- The Texans’ victory over the Chargers on Saturday officially knocked the Colts out of playoff contention, and Sunday’s loss extended their skid to six straight.
- Philip Rivers started in Week 17, and NFL Network reports the Colts plan to start rookie Riley Leonard in the Week 18 finale against the Texans.
- Indianapolis shuffled the roster, putting Anthony Gould and Drew Ogletree on IR, activating Ashton Dulin, signing defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the 53-man roster, and elevating Jimmy Morrissey and Josh Sills.