The Indianapolis Colts are allowing three defenders to have a chance to join the squad after holding workouts today.

That's not the kind of history any team hopes to make, and it underscores what a disaster the second half of the season has been for Indianapolis. They began the season as the NFL's best story, with Daniel Jones getting a redemption arc with a fresh start in Indy, leading an offense that was the best in the league.

The Indianapolis Colts made some unfortunate history on Saturday. Indianapolis was officially eliminated from playoff contention, becoming the sixth team in NFL history to miss the postseason after opening the year with a record of 8-2 or better.

It appears the Indianapolis Colts will turn to rookie signal-caller Riley Leonard to close out a rough 2025 season.

Around the NFL, the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will kickstart Week 18 on Saturday for a chance to claim the NFC South title. Following that game, the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will do battle for a chance at the NFC West division title and the No. 1 overall seed.

UPDATE: The Colts have been eliminated from the playoffs with Houston's 20-16 victory over the Chargers on Saturday night. PREVIOUS: The first step in the Colts making the playoffs is simple: The Los Angeles Chargers must beat the Houston Texans in a 4:30 p.m. game Saturday.

NFL Week 18 power rankings after Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans win again. Where are they ranked now?

With their playoff chances officially over, Adam Schefter weighed in on Daniel Jones' future with the Colts in 2026.