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Colts Sign 44-Year-Old Philip Rivers to Practice Squad as QB Injuries Mount

Indianapolis adds the 44-year-old to the practice squad to steady a quarterback group hit by injuries.

Overview

  • The team made the move official this week and Rivers has already taken part in workouts with the Colts.
  • Starter Daniel Jones tore his Achilles and went on injured reserve, Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee issue, and Anthony Richardson remains unavailable.
  • Rivers can be elevated under practice-squad rules for Sunday’s game at Seattle, though his activation and any playing time have not been decided.
  • ESPN reporting cited by media says his throwing impressed in a workout, but his conditioning needs improvement.
  • Rivers will wear No. 17 with Jones’ blessing, returning to the number he used during his previous stint as Indianapolis sits 8-5 and chasing a playoff berth.