INDIANAPOLIS — Braden Smith has been named the Colts ’ 2025 recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award, an award voted on by a player’s teammates to recognize courageous play from an individual.

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have signed quarterback Philip Rivers to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. To make room for Rivers, the Colts placed right tackle Braden Smith on injured reserve due to a concussion and neck injury.

The Colts signed Phillip Rivers to the 53-man roster, placed an offensive lineman on injured reserve, and made two other roster moves.

Smith (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Smith sustained a concussion in the Colts ' Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and was unable to clear the league's five-step protocol in time for Sunday's contest. Jalen Travis will likely start at right tackle in Smith's place against a fearsome Seahawks defensive front.

The Indianapolis Colts host the San Francisco 49ers on " Monday Night Football " in NFL Week 16 action. Both teams are watching injuries in the wake of Week 15 games.

Offensive lineman Braden Smith was announced on Thursday as the Indianapolis Colts' 2025 Ed Block Courage Award recipient.

Right tackle Braden Smith has been ruled OUT for this Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks due to neck and concussion injuries. Smith has been unable to practice all week, and therefore, will be unavailable this Sunday. In his place, it will likely be rookie Jalen Travis who starts at right tackle.

Colts HC Shane Steichen announced they’ve ruled out CB Sauce Gardner (calf), OT Braden Smith (concussion/neck), and WR Anthony Gould (ankle) for Week 15,