Summary
Philip Rivers is reportedly in talks to possibly start as the quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks. The Colts approached Rivers after their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, suffered a season-ending injury. The team's head coach has not confirmed if Rivers will definitely play.
Key Facts
- The Colts' starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, is out for the season with an Achilles injury.
- Backup quarterback Anthony Richardson is also injured and on the injured reserve list.
- The Colts have reached out to Philip Rivers, a former Colts quarterback, to potentially fill in.
- Rivers retired in 2021 after playing his last game for the Colts.
- If he plays, Rivers would be the first active grandfather to play quarterback in the NFL.
- Rivers ranks seventh all-time in passing yards in the NFL, with 63,440 yards.
- Colts head coach Shane Steichen has not confirmed who will start the upcoming game against the Seahawks.