Philip Rivers reportedly joins Colts’ practice squad

Philip Rivers reportedly joined the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, practically 5 years since he final performed within the NFL.

Rivers, who turned 44 this week and not too long ago turned a grandfather, might be on the workforce’s follow squad this week, based on a number of stories.

He final performed within the NFL, for the Colts, through the 2020 season.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers on the sideline throughout a recreation towards the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium, December 6, 2020. (Troy Taormina/USA At this time Sports activities)

The Colts are coping with an enormous drawback at quarterback: Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, Anthony Richardson is out with a fractured eye socket and Riley Leonard is coping with a knee damage. Brett Rypien can be an choice.

Rivers was an excellent candidate to be within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame. The eight-time Professional Bowler racked up 63,440 passing yards and 421 passing touchdowns throughout his 17-year profession.

“It is a no-brainer who will give them the most effective alternative,” a supply near Rivers stated The Athletics.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers earlier than taking part in towards the Buffalo Payments in an AFC wild card recreation at Payments Stadium on January 9, 2021. (Wealthy Barnes/USA At this time Sports activities)

Given Rivers’ age and the truth that he has been away from the NFL for a while, the Colts could should depend on the legs and shoulders of star Jonathan Taylor. He leads the NFL with 1,356 dashing yards and 16 dashing touchdowns. This season he has carried the ball 247 occasions.

Rivers was beforehand open to changing into the New Orleans Saints’ quarterback in 2021, and the San Francisco 49ers admitted he was their alternative in the event that they made it to the 2023 Tremendous Bowl, when Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson each suffered accidents within the NFC championship recreation towards the Philadelphia Eagles. However he by no means took the chance.

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He spent most of his profession with the San Diego Chargers. His time with the Colts could possibly be his final probability at a Tremendous Bowl title.

Fox Information’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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