Overview
- Rivers said on Dec. 31 he is done playing and will resume coaching at St. Michael Catholic High School, where his eldest son will be a senior in 2026.
- NFL Network reports multiple teams have conducted background research on Rivers for head-coach openings, with an expectation he will receive at least one interview.
- It is not confirmed he will take an interview, reflecting his stated family priorities and commitment to his high-school program.
- Only the Giants and Titans had vacancies entering Week 18, with more openings expected as the hiring cycle unfolds.
- Rivers, 44, returned in December to start three games for the Colts after Daniel Jones’ Achilles injury, going 0-3 while completing 63.0% of passes for 544 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions; his ties with coach Shane Steichen helped facilitate the short-term move.