Overview
- Philip Rivers rejoined the Colts on a practice-squad deal this week and participated in Wednesday's team work after addressing reporters.
- Head coach Shane Steichen said a decision on elevating Rivers to the 53-man roster, and possibly playing him Sunday at Seattle, will come at the end of the week.
- Indianapolis turned to Rivers after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles tear, with Riley Leonard managing a knee issue and Anthony Richardson sidelined by an orbital fracture.
- Rivers, 44, last played in 2020, and his prior years with Steichen in a similar scheme preserve much of the terminology and ease his transition.
- If activated, Rivers' five-year Pro Football Hall of Fame waiting period would restart to 2031, a delay he said did not factor into his decision.