INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts will wear a black patch on their jerseys in 2025 to honor late owner Jim Irsay, who died last week at the age of 65. Irsay’s patch includes his initials in bold white letters, overlaid by a copy of his signature and the trademark smiley face he always used to write on autographs for fans.

Across their social media channels on Tuesday, the Indianapolis Colts posted a tribute video for owner Jim Irsay.

The Indianapolis Colts will wear a jersey patch to honor late owner Jim Irsay. The black-and-white design features Irsay's initials and signature: The Colts announced on May 21 that Irsay had died at the age of 65. He succeeded his father, Robert, as the franchise's controlling owner in 1995 and remained there for the next three decades.