Ward (concussion) said after Sunday's game that he is considering retirement due to lingering concussion symptoms, Nathan Brown reports.

EDGE Analysis

The eighth-year pro suffered his third concussion of the season in Week 14 against Jacksonville, which ultimately caused him to miss the Colts' final four games of the season. This adds to the previous six games Ward missed due to concussions in Week 1 and Week 6. The 29-year-old mentioned debilitating headaches and lingering symptoms factoring in his possible retirement decision, saying, "If I walk away, I won't regret it." Ward has 460 tackles (338 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 77 pass breakups, with 10 interceptions, and three forced fumbles through his career.

Ward (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ward will miss the remainder of the regular season, but he will be eligible to return for the playoffs, should the Colts make it. He would need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to resume playing at that point. Ward finishes the 2025 regular season with 25 tackles (17 solo) and seven passes defensed in seven appearances.

Ward was placed in the concussion protocol after reporting symptoms after Sunday's loss at Jacksonville, the Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's Ward's third concussion of the season. He suffered a concussion in Week 1 and missed a game. He suffered another concussion in warmups before a Week 6 game and missed another five games. It wouldn't be surprising if he missed the rest of the season as a result of this setback.

The Colts activated Ward (concussion) off injured reserve Saturday, and he no longer has an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

Ward missed Indianapolis' past five games while in concussion protocol. The veteran cornerback was designated to return from IR on Wednesday and logged a trio of practices without limitations this week to set up a return to action against Kansas City. Ward will presumably reclaim a starting role at cornerback Sunday, and he'll be lining up alongside new teammate Sauce Gardner, who Indianapolis acquired in a trade while Ward was sidelined.

Ward (concussion) has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and is eligible to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports, though he remains on injured reserve Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Colts will need to make a roster move activating Ward from injured reserve prior to Sunday's game against the Chiefs in order for him to play, but all signs point to the veteran cornerback returning for his first game action since Week 5. Ward practiced without limitations all week after having his window to resume practicing opened Wednesday. Once cleared to play, Ward will likely occupy the starting cornerback spot opposite Sauce Gardner.

Ward (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Ward has missed Indianapolis' previous five games, but coming out of the team's bye week he appears to be nearing clearance from the concussion protocol. He initially suffered the concussion during pregame warmups Week 6. Once fully healthy, Ward will line up alongside new cornerback Sauce Gardner, a tandem that Indianapolis could debut as early as Sunday's road matchup against the Chiefs.

Ward (concussion) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ward has missed the Colts' last five games due to a concussion sustained in pregame warmups, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The first-year Colt has appeared in four games this season, recording 13 total tackles and three passes defensed. Ward now has 21 days to be added to Indianapolis' active roster before reverting to IR. Once he's fully healthy, he'll likely start opposite new addition Sauce Gardner to form one of the NFL's top outside cornerback tandems.

Ward (concussion) was spotted doing work on the field with a trainer Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ward has missed each of the Colts' last four games and remains on the injured reserve list due to a concussion, but Wednesday's workout suggests he may be nearing a return. The Middle Tennessee product must stay on IR for at least one more game, making the Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs his earliest possible return. Ward will likely be designated to return from IR in the near future if he continues to progress.

Ward (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ward suffered a concussion during warmups for Week 6 and had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Chargers. He'll now be sidelined for the next four games, ruling him out until at least a Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs. Ward's absence is a significant blow for the Colts' secondary, as he had played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps in all four of his healthy contests this season.

Ward (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ward has yet to clear concussion protocol since suffering a concussion in pregame warmups ahead of the Colts' Week 6 win over the Cardinals. He will need to do so to have a chance to play against the Titans in Week 8. Mekhi Blackmon could step into a starting role at outside cornerback, while the Colts' banged-up secondary could get a boost with the expected return of nickel cornerback Kenny Moore (Achilles).