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Colts Keep QB Decision Until Game Day as Philip Rivers Becomes Viable Option vs. Seahawks

Steichen plans a final evaluation of Rivers’ practice results alongside Leonard’s availability before kickoff.

Overview

  • Head coach Shane Steichen said the starter for Sunday in Seattle remains undecided after Philip Rivers completed a strong week of practice.
  • Rivers, 44, was signed to the practice squad this week and has not played since 2020, but coaches said he showed command and threw well.
  • Rookie Riley Leonard practiced fully after a knee issue and was described as making really good progress.
  • Indianapolis lost Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles injury and still has Anthony Richardson on injured reserve with an orbital fracture.
  • Seattle brings the NFL’s No. 2 scoring defense and 41 sacks, and the Colts will be without right tackle Braden Smith, drawing criticism from ESPN’s Ryan Clark over the Rivers move.