Overview
- Indianapolis lost 23-17 to Jacksonville in Week 17 and had already been eliminated from playoff contention.
- Head coach Shane Steichen will announce the Week 18 starter by Tuesday, with multiple reports pointing to rookie Riley Leonard as the expected choice.
- Anthony Richardson remains on injured reserve but has practiced on a limited basis and could be considered if medically cleared.
- In three starts after ending a five-year retirement, Rivers went 0-3 and totaled 544 passing yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions.
- Rivers said he does not plan another return to playing and intends to resume coaching at St. Michael Catholic in Fairhope, Alabama.