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T.Y. Hilton Announces Retirement After 11 NFL Seasons

The four-time Pro Bowler departs ranked third in Colts history for receptions, mirroring his standing in receiving yards.

Overview

  • Hilton, 36, revealed his decision on March 18 in a post on X, thanking the Colts and Cowboys and signing off with “Forever a Colt.”
  • He played for Indianapolis from 2012 to 2021 before a brief 2022 run with Dallas, posting seven catches for 121 yards in three games.
  • Colts records list Hilton with 631 receptions and 9,691 yards, placing him third all-time for the franchise, with Pro Bowls from 2014 to 2017.
  • He led the NFL with 1,448 receiving yards in 2016 and logged five 1,000-yard seasons, highlighted by a 224-yard Wild Card game in 2013.
  • He is already serving as head football coach at Miami Springs High School, his alma mater, after being hired in December 2025.