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Colts late team owner Jim Irsay to be inducted into franchise’s Ring of Honor during Week 1

On what would’ve been his 66th birthday on Friday, the Indianapolis Colts announced that late team owner Jim Irsay will be inducted into the franchise’s Ring of Honor ahead of their Week 1 matchup (9/7) against the Miami Dolphins at 1 PM EST (CBS):

Week 1 just got more special. #ThankYouJimIrsay pic.twitter.com/wCJdFi9bpo

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) June 13, 2025

The longtime owner of the Colts recently passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 21, 2025, after undergoing some recent health issues.

The Colts are already expected to wear commemorative Jim Irsay black jersey patches—with his initials and signature for the 2025 campaign, honoring their former team owner.