Following Daniel Jones’ injury, the Indianapolis Colts have decided to sign Philip Rivers. But will the veteran quarterback play in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks?
Philip Rivers turned 44 on Monday, and the Colts gave him a return to the NFL as gift. The team signed the veteran to its practice squad, potentially handing him the offense in the final stretch of the regular season.
According to Adam Schefter, the Colts will evaluate Philip Rivers on Wednesday and Thursday to determine his availability for Week 15, when Indianapolis faces the Seahawks. Reports suggest the tests will be more physical than mental to assess whether he is ready to play this weekend.
Is Philip Rivers going to be the Colts’ starting QB?
The Colts face a tough situation right now. Following Daniel Jones‘ season-ending Achilles injury, they needed to find a new quarterback, although the one they acquired was not what fans expected.
With Rivers’ return to the NFL, many fans are wondering whether he will become the starter. While the club has yet to determine if the veteran will be promoted to the active roster, his addition to the practice squad sends a clear message that they view him as an option for the 53-man roster.
Currently, backup QB Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee injury, and the Colts have no other quarterbacks behind him. The next emergency option would be tight end Tyler Warren, which is why Rivers’ arrival makes sense.
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The Colts want to make the playoffs, and Leonard may not be the answer to their needs. For that reason, many fans believe Rivers, despite coming out of retirement at age 44, could be the best option for their playoff push.
