Overview
- Rivers, 44, said on the Up & Adams show that he will not play in 2026 and is returning to coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama.
- The Colts named rookie Riley Leonard the Week 18 starter against the Texans with the team out of playoff contention.
- In three starts for Indianapolis, Rivers completed 58 of 92 passes for 544 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions as the Colts went 0-3.
- Coach Shane Steichen recruited Rivers after Daniel Jones tore his Achilles, and Rivers noted he would not have unretired for any team other than the Colts.
- His short return resets the Pro Football Hall of Fame five-year waiting period, moving his next eligibility to 2031.