Richardson finished his third NFL season on injured reserve, where he spent most of the year with an orbital fracture. Richardson will enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2026. The Colts have to decide whether or not to pick up his fifth-year option for the 2027 season.

In his fifth NFL appearance and first start, Indianapolis Colts' rookie quarterback Riley Leonard threw his first career touchdown pass in Week 18 against the Houston Texans. The former sixth-round draft pick in 2025 connected with Alec Pierce on his first pass of the day for a 66-yard touchdown strike to take a 7-3 lead over the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard had a special moment with his family after throwing his first career touchdown pass on Sunday, January 4

Colts veteran Philip Rivers could stick in the NFL after his surprising return from retirement. However, it would not be as a player.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce let his emotions get the better of him in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

The Texans managed to beat the Colts and earn the No. 5 seed despite resting most starters in second half and lapses in coverage.