1990 Indianapolis Colts season


The 1990 Indianapolis Colts season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and seventh in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts finished the National Football League's 1990 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, and finished third in the AFC East division. Running back Eric Dickerson held out of training camp, during a contract dispute. The Colts suspended Dickerson four games for conduct detrimental to the team. He returned late in the season and rushed for 677 yards.
The Colts were embarrassed at home in week two by the putrid Patriots, losing 16–14 for New England's lone win of 1990.
On December 22, 1990, Monday Night Football was played two days early, on Saturday night. The 6-8 Colts played at home as underdogs against the Washington Redskins. Trailing 14-25 in the 4th quarter, rookie quarterback Jeff George led an improbable and spectacular comeback which included two touchdowns to tie the game with little time left. The Colts then intercepted Mark Rypien and returned the ball for the go-ahead touchdown. The Colts pulled off the upset in dramatic fashion with one of George's most memorable games of his career. He threw three touchdowns and no interceptions.

Offseason

NFL Draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionSchool/Club Team
11Jeff GeorgeQuarterbackIllinois
236Anthony JohnsonRunning BackNotre Dame
483Stacey SimmonsWide ReceiverFlorida
494William SchultzGuardUSC
4103Alan GrantDefensive BackStanford
4106Rick CunninghamOffensive TackleTexas A&M
6148Tony WalkerLinebackerSE Missouri State
7179James SingletaryLinebackerEast Carolina
8206Ken ClarkTight EndNebraska
8213Harvey WilsonDefensive BackSouthern
9232Darvell HuffmanWide ReceiverBoston University
11290Carnel SmithDefensive EndPittsburgh
12311Gene BenhartQuarterbackWestern Illinois
12316Dean BrownGuardNotre Dame

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Standings