Overview
- Rivers is earning a prorated veteran minimum of $278,889 for an expected four-game stint, based on a full-season minimum of about $1.26 million.
- His return to the active roster restarts his five-year NFL health insurance coverage, according to multiple reports.
- If the Colts reach the playoffs, collectively bargained bonuses include $49,500 for the wild-card round, $54,500 for winning the division or advancing to the divisional round, $77,000 for the conference title game, $96,000 for the Super Bowl runner-up, and $171,000 for a Super Bowl win.
- Rivers went 18-of-27 for 120 yards with one touchdown and one interception in his Week 15 debut at Seattle.
- He remains the starter for Week 16 against the 49ers on Monday night, and he has said his return is about competing and inspiring young people rather than money.