Colts’ Pro Bowler Retires from NFL with 53 Career Touchdowns
Eugene Hilton, better known as T.Y. Hilton, announced his retirement on Wednesday. The 36-year-old made the news via a social media post.
Brief career outline
Hilton entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. He was selected out of Florida International by the Indianapolis Colts.
He spent a decade with the Colts and earned four Pro Bowl selections. After the Colts tenure, he last played in 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys.
Key seasons and numbers
- Best season: 2016 — 91 receptions for 1,448 yards.
- Other 1,000-yard campaigns included totals of 1,345; 1,270; 1,124; and 1,083 yards.
- Final NFL season (2022): seven catches for 121 yards with Dallas.
| Receptions | 631 |
| Receiving yards | 9,691 |
| Touchdowns | 53 |
| Seasons with Colts | 10 |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
Retirement announcement
Hilton confirmed he had not officially retired until now. He wrote, “After an incredible journey, it’s time for me to retire from the game of football and begin a new chapter.”
He signed his message with a final line for fans: “FOREVER A COLT.” The farewell underscores his long association with Indianapolis.
Legacy
As a Colts’ Pro Bowler, Hilton finished with 53 career touchdowns. His production and longevity made him a key figure in the Colts receiving corps.
Filmogaz.com will continue to track his next steps and remember his contributions to the game. Fans may now consider his playing career officially over, as he has retired from the NFL.
