Editing Indianapolis Colts (section)

==== Frank Reich years (2018–2022) ====
On February 11, 2018, the Colts announced [[Frank Reich]], then offensive coordinator of the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], as their new head coach.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Press Release: Indianapolis Colts Name Frank Reich Team's New Head Coach|url=https://www.colts.com/news/press-release-indianapolis-colts-name-frank-reich-team-s-new-head-coach-20354743|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=Colts.com|date=February 11, 2018|access-date=March 30, 2020|archive-date=September 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929023900/https://www.colts.com/news/press-release-indianapolis-colts-name-frank-reich-team-s-new-head-coach-20354743|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Knoblauch|first=Austin|title=Indianapolis Colts hire Frank Reich to be next coach|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach-0ap3000000915859|publisher=National Football League|website=NFL.com|date=February 11, 2018|access-date=February 12, 2018|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212010105/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915859/article/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Wells|first=Mike|title=Eagles OC Frank Reich named new Colts coach|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22401946/frank-reich-agrees-five-year-deal-indianapolis-colts-coach|publisher=ESPN|website=ESPN.com|date=February 11, 2018|access-date=February 11, 2018|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212002428/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22401946/frank-reich-agrees-five-year-deal-indianapolis-colts-coach|url-status=live}}</ref> In Reich's first season as head coach, Andrew Luck's return to the field got off to a shaky start, as the Colts began the 2018 season 1–5. However, they surged back to win nine of their last ten games to secure a 10–6 record and a playoff berth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/index.htm |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> They won a wild card game against their division rival [[Houston Texans]] before falling to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the divisional round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – January 12th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901120kan.htm |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Luck, benefiting from the Colts' best offensive line of his career, was named the 2018 Comeback Player of the Year.<ref>{{cite web | last=Wesseling | first=Chris | title=Andrew Luck named AP Comeback Player of the Year | website=NFL.com | date=2019-02-02 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andrew-luck-named-ap-comeback-player-of-the-year-0ap3000001015474 | access-date=2024-07-26}}</ref>

Colts General Manager Chris Ballard achieved a historic feat in 2018 when two players he had drafted that year, guard [[Quenton Nelson]] and linebacker [[Shaquille Leonard]] were both named First-Team All-Pro.<ref name="o831">{{cite web | last=Walker | first=Andrew | title=Darius Leonard, Quenton Nelson Named First-Team All-Pro | website=Colts.com | date=2019-01-04 | url=https://www.colts.com/news/darius-leonard-quenton-nelson-named-first-team-all-pro | access-date=2024-08-18}}</ref> This was the first time two rookies from the same team received that honor since Hall-of-Famers [[Dick Butkus]] and [[Gale Sayers]] achieved the feat in 1965.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hickey|first=Kevin|title=Colts' Darius Leonard, Quenton Nelson named first-team All-Pros|url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/04/indianapolis-colts-darius-leonard-quenton-nelson-all-pro-first-team/|publisher=USA TODAY|website=ColtsWire|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=May 18, 2020|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804055159/https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/01/04/indianapolis-colts-darius-leonard-quenton-nelson-all-pro-first-team/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On August&nbsp;24, 2019, Luck informed the Colts that he would be retiring from the NFL after not attending training camp. He cited an unfulfilling cycle of injury and rehab as his primary reason for leaving football.<ref>{{cite news|last=Patra|first=Kevin|title=Colts QB Andrew Luck announces his retirement|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-qb-andrew-luck-announces-his-retirement-0ap3000001044124|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=NFL.com|date=August 24, 2019|access-date=October 27, 2019|archive-date=October 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026193139/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001044124/article/colts-qb-andrew-luck-announces-his-retirement|url-status=live}}</ref>

On November&nbsp;17, 2019, the Colts defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars for the team's 300th win in the Indianapolis era, with a record of 300–267.<ref>{{cite news|title=By The Numbers: Colts 33, Jaguars 13|url=https://www.colts.com/news/by-the-numbers-jacksonville-jaguars-2019-week-11?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=Colts.com|date=November 17, 2019|language=en-US|access-date=December 20, 2019|archive-date=September 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912214118/https://www.colts.com/news/by-the-numbers-jacksonville-jaguars-2019-week-11?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite a promising 5–2 start and strong seasons from Leonard, Nelson, and newly acquired defensive end [[Justin Houston]], the Colts struggled in the second half of the 2019 season with new starting quarterback [[Jacoby Brissett]] at the helm and finished the year with a 7–9 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Indianapolis Colts Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2019.htm |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

On March&nbsp;17, 2020, the Colts signed longtime [[Los&nbsp;Angeles Chargers]] quarterback and eight-time Pro Bowler [[Philip Rivers]] to a one-year deal worth $25&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite news|last=Shook|first=Nick|title=Philip Rivers agrees to one-year, $25M deal with Colts|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/philip-rivers-agrees-to-one-year-25m-deal-with-colts-0ap3000001106687|publisher=NFL Enterprises, LLC|website=NFL.com|date=March 17, 2020|access-date=May 18, 2020|archive-date=May 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517055121/https://www.nfl.com/news/philip-rivers-agrees-to-one-year-25m-deal-with-colts-0ap3000001106687|url-status=live}}</ref> Rivers led the Colts to an 11–5 record and a playoff berth, where they then lost to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round of the NFL's first expanded playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 Indianapolis Colts Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2020.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="w820">{{cite magazine | last=Wilson | first=Phillip B. | title=Bills Oust Colts From Playoffs | magazine=Sports Illustrated | date=2021-01-09 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/gameday/bills-oust-colts-from-playoffs | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

On March&nbsp;17, 2021, the Colts traded a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 second-round conditional pick for former Eagles quarterback [[Carson Wentz]].<ref name="z321">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Eagles agree to trade QB Carson Wentz to Colts for two draft picks | website=NFL.com | date=2021-02-18 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/carson-wentz-trade-philadelphia-eagles-indianapolis-colts | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> Despite an All-Pro season from running back [[Jonathan Taylor (American football)|Jonathan Taylor]], the Colts finished the season 9–8 after an upset loss to the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] that eliminated the Colts from playoff contention.<ref name="g887">{{cite web | last=Bergman | first=Jeremy | title=Colts eliminated from playoff contention following shocking loss to Jaguars | website=NFL.com | date=2022-01-09 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/colts-eliminated-from-playoff-contention-following-shocking-loss-to-jaguars | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> The Colts then traded Wentz and a second round pick to the [[Washington Commanders]] in exchange for three draft picks.<ref name="y596">{{cite web | last=Keim | first=John | title=Wentz: Important to be 'wanted' by Commanders | website=ESPN.com | date=2022-03-17 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33527889/carson-wentz-surprised-trade-happy-wanted-washington-commanders | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

On March&nbsp;21, 2022, the Colts traded a 2022 third-round pick for longtime Atlanta Falcons quarterback [[Matt Ryan (American Football)|Matt Ryan]].<ref name="z410">{{cite web | last=Rothstein | first=Michael | title=Falcons trade Ryan to Colts, get deal with Mariota | website=ESPN.com | date=2022-03-21 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33564735/sources-indianapolis-colts-acquire-qb-matt-ryan-atlanta-falcons-third-round-pick | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> After playing seven games in which he threw for nine touchdowns and nine interceptions, while also fumbling 11 times, Ryan was benched for the remainder of the season in favor of [[Sam Ehlinger]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keefer |first=Zak |date=October 24, 2022 |title=Weeks in the making: Behind the Colts' decision to bench Matt Ryan for Sam Ehlinger |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3726506/2022/10/24/matt-ryan-sam-ehlinger-colts-decision/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

On November&nbsp;7, 2022, the Colts fired Reich as head coach the day after losing by 23&nbsp;points to the [[New&nbsp;England Patriots]] to continue a disappointing 3–5–1 start. Longtime Colts center [[Jeff Saturday]] was subsequently named the interim head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=November 7, 2022 |title=Colts fire coach Reich, name Saturday interim |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34971861/sources-frank-reich-coach-stumbling-colts |access-date=November 7, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Under Saturday, the Colts went 1–7, and overall, the Colts finished the [[2022 NFL season|2022 season]] with a record of 4–12–1, their lowest win total since 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erickson|first=Joel|date=January 8, 2023 |title=Insider: Dismal Colts season ends in appropriate fashion with 32–31 loss to woeful Texans|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2023/01/08/colts-vs-texans-indianapolis-season-ends-appropriately-with-dismal-loss/69770244007/|access-date=February 23, 2024 |website=indystar.com}}</ref>