Overview
- Indianapolis signed the 44-year-old to the practice squad this week, and multiple reports indicate the team is preparing him to play, though no official decision has been announced.
- The depth crunch—after Daniel Jones’ torn Achilles, Anthony Richardson’s stint on IR, and rookie Riley Leonard’s PCL sprain—arrives with the Colts at 8-5 and chasing a playoff spot.
- Pro Football Rumors and other outlets report Rivers has led first-team work in practice and is on course to start barring an unforeseen change.
- DraftKings lists the Colts as 13.5-point underdogs at Seattle, reflecting skepticism against a Seahawks defense ranked near the top in several categories.
- Public reaction is split, with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers voicing support for Rivers’ comeback and ESPN’s Ryan Clark calling the move “incompetent” and “irresponsible.”