The 1990 Indianapolis Colts season was highlighted by the arrival of first overall draft pick Jeff George, who showed promise by leading a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback victory over the Washington Redskins. Despite a 7-9 finish, the team demonstrated great resilience by winning four of their final six games and saw standout performances from Pro Bowlers Rohn Stark and Clarence Verdin. The season also featured a thrilling last-second upset over the Philadelphia Eagles and a productive year for defensive end Sam Clancy, who led the team with 7.5 sacks.