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Philip Rivers Says Potential Week 18 Start Would Be His Last as Colts Weigh QB Decision

The team has not named a Week 18 starter with a decision expected midweek.

Overview

  • Head coach Shane Steichen said the Colts are still discussing the quarterback plan and will announce their choice after meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Rivers told reporters he would not play beyond Week 18 and plans to return to coaching high school football.
  • Indianapolis has been eliminated from playoff contention and closes the season against the Texans at NRG Stadium.
  • In three appearances since unretiring, Rivers has thrown for 544 yards with four touchdowns, three interceptions, and a 63 percent completion rate.
  • Rookie Riley Leonard, a 2025 sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame, has appeared in four games with 145 passing yards and two interceptions as coaches evaluate options.