A source tells the Indianapolis Star that Kerry Collins didn't actually have "concussion-like symptoms" when the Colts sent him to injured reserve in late October. Collins saw the writing on the wall, realized he wasn't helping a team going nowhere, and reportedly approached the front office about letting him retire in Nashville. The source also indicated that Collins gave the Colts "a break" on the $4 million contract signed just before the start of the season.

Kerry Collins (injured reserve, concussion) said he's "99 percent sure" he's going to retire. Collins, 38, wouldn't find much of a market for his services even if he wanted to play in 2012. In three starts for the Colts this season, he completed just 48.9 percent of his passes and couldn't move in the pocket. "When you start dealing with concussions at my age and this point in my career, I'm inclined to think this is going to be it for me," Collins said.

Colts placed QB Kerry Collins (concussion) on injured reserve, ending his season. There's no word on the injury that will end Collins season, though we suspect it's related to the concussion sustained a month ago. The Colts will go forward with Dan Orlovsky as Curtis Painter's backup. Indy lured Collins out of retirement in late August, so there's a good chance he's played his last NFL snap two months before his 39th birthday.

Colts declared Kerry Collins (concussion) inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Dan Orlovsky will back up Curtis Painter today. Also inactive for the Colts is Joseph Addai (hamstring), who didn't even make the trip to Cincy. And with LT Anthony Castonzo (ankle) still out, Indy is shuffling their offensive line again. Jeff Linkenbach starts at left tackle, Ryan Diem returns at right tackle and Mike Pollak fills in at right guard. Other Colts inactives: QB Peyton Manning, DT Drake Nevis, DE Jerry Hughes and CB Kevin Thomas.

Kerry Collins (concussion) has resumed practicing this week, albeit on a limited basis. It's too early to tell if it will be Collins or Dan Orlovsky backing up Curtis Painter this week. Coach Jim Caldwell confirmed that Painter is his starter going forward, so Collins will remain in a backup capacity the rest of the season.

Kerry Collins (concussion) has still not been medically cleared. The Colts have to be kicking themselves for giving Collins that $4 million guaranteed for this season. Curtis Painter has proven to be a much better option at the quarterback position.

Colts declared QB Kerry Collins, LT Anthony Castonzo, RG Ryan Diem, QB Peyton Manning, DT Drake Nevis, OT Mike Tepper, and CB Kevin Thomas inactive for Week 5.

Kerry Collins (concussion) returned to Colts practice Thursday. Collins put in a limited session, his first practice of any kind since Week 3. Good news for the veteran signal caller, but barring injury to Curtis Painter, it appears his home will be on the bench going forward. He shouldn't be owned in any format.

Colts coach Jim Caldwell indicated Wednesday that Kerry Collins (concussion) is unlikely to be available for Week 5. "Kerry has not been cleared as of yet," Caldwell said. "They're allowing him to do a little bit but not much. So at this point in time Curtis (Painter) is our starter." There are whispers in Indianapolis that Collins was never even concussed, and that the Colts' locker room was begging for Painter. It's just not going to be pretty this week behind what may be the worst offensive line fielded by any team in football during Week 5.

Colts declared QB Kerry Collins, WR Anthony Gonzalez, QB Peyton Manning, CB Kevin Thomas, LB Ernie Sims, RG Ryan Diem, and DT Fili Moala inactive for Monday night's game against Tampa Bay. Moala, in some circles regarded as the Colts' best defensive tackle, is inactive because of an ankle injury. His absence could make life a bit easier on LeGarrette Blount on up-the-middle runs. Curtis Painter is starting at quarterback, with Dan Orlovsky backing him up. Sims is out with a bad knee.