-
Stephen Holder
Philip Rivers, who has not played in the NFL since 2020, is signing to the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
With starter Daniel Jones out for the season because of a torn right Achilles and backup Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury, the Colts turned to Rivers as an emergency solution.
Indianapolis brought in Rivers, who last played in the NFL in 2020 with the Colts, for a workout Monday night, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday. Rivers threw the ball well, the source told Fowler.
Rivers is currently a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Per the Hall of Fame, Rivers signing to the Colts’ practice squad has no effect on his eligibility. However, if he signs to the Colts’ active roster his eligibility clock would reset, whether or not he takes a snap in a game, and he wouldn’t be eligible again until 2031.
