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Colts Move Toward Philip Rivers Return After Workout as Practice-Squad Deal Is Reported

Injury attrition at quarterback leaves Indianapolis valuing the 44-year-old’s familiarity with Shane Steichen’s system during a tight 8-5 playoff push.

Overview

  • Rivers completed a Monday night workout in Indianapolis and, per multiple reporters, threw well as talks with the team continued.
  • Several outlets report the Colts have signed Rivers to the practice squad, while others say no agreement has been finalized.
  • Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in Week 14, Riley Leonard is week to week with a knee issue, Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve, and Brett Rypien is available as depth.
  • A practice-squad addition would not affect RiversPro Football Hall of Fame eligibility timeline, but an active-roster contract would reset his five-year clock.
  • Indianapolis is 8-5 after three straight losses and faces Seattle next, with Rivers targeted partly because of his past work with Steichen and familiarity with the scheme.