Within the wake of Daniel Jones’ season-ending Achilles harm, the Colts are hoping to maintain their once-promising season afloat. Because the group seems to be to fill the gaping gap below middle, they’re turning to a well-recognized face as a possible reply.
In line with Mike Garafolo of NFL Community, the Colts will host Philip Rivers for a go to tomorrow. Ian Rapoport provides that Rivers can be thought-about for a follow squad gig, and in the interim, Riley Leonard will likely be thought-about Indy’s QB1.
Should you’re retaining observe at house, it’s been a bit since Rivers has been on our radar. The long-time QB made his final NFL look in the course of the 2020 season, when he began all 16 video games for the Colts. He was nonetheless lots serviceable throughout that age-39 season, as Rivers guided his squad to an 11-5 report whereas finishing 68 p.c of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. He added one other two touchdowns in Indy’s playoff loss to the Payments.
Rivers subsequently introduced his retirement, however the QB has nonetheless resurfaced as a possible choice for QB-needy groups in recent times. He was open to becoming a member of the Saints late in the course of the 2021 marketing campaign, and the Colts additionally thought-about a reunion that season. There was even an opportunity Rivers made his comeback throughout Tremendous Bowl LVII; the 49ers admitted that he was their best choice had they made it to the sport (all of Jimmy Garoppolo, Trey Lance, Brock Purdy, and Josh Johnson would have been sidelined).
Now, that long-awaited comeback may very well come to fruition together with his final NFL workforce. Jones season got here to an finish yesterday, leaving the group to scramble on the place. Anthony Richardson is unsure to return this yr, that means the workforce could haven’t any alternative however to roll with Leonard. Even then, the sixth-round rookie is nursing his personal knee harm (per ESPN’s Stephen Holder), doubtlessly leaving Brett Rypien as the one wholesome choice within the group.
Extra to come back…
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