Colts' Desperate Move to Sign 44-Year-Old Philip Rivers Raises Eyebrows: Will Veteran QB Revive Team's Playoff Chances?
The Indianapolis Colts have been forced into a bold move, signing veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad in an attempt to bolster their depleted lineup. With starter Daniel Jones ruled out due to an Achilles injury and rookie Riley Leonard nursing a knee injury, the Colts are scrambling to find a reliable signal-caller.
Rivers, who last played in 2020 with the Colts, will be the oldest player in the NFL at 44 years old. Despite his advanced age, Rivers is still considered one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in league history, boasting an impressive résumé that includes 63,400 career passing yards and 421 touchdowns.
The signing has sparked intrigue among fans and analysts alike, as it raises questions about what can be expected from a player who hasn't seen action since 2020. While Rivers' workout with the team was deemed "impressive" by one source, there is still concern about his ability to withstand the physical demands of an NFL season.
Colts coach Shane Steichen has expressed confidence in Rivers' abilities, citing their long history together as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Chargers. However, even with this familiarity, it's unclear whether Rivers can help the Colts overcome their current struggles.
The team is currently ranked 8th in the AFC standings, just one spot away from playoff contention. However, they have lost three games in a row and four out of five, making it increasingly difficult to secure a postseason berth. With a challenging schedule ahead, including road games against the Seahawks and Texans, as well as home matchups with the 49ers and Jaguars, the Colts' chances of making the playoffs are now considered slim at just 32%.
While Rivers' participation is seen as more of a morale booster than a guarantee of success, his presence does offer a glimmer of hope for a team that has been struggling to find consistency. As the final stretch of the regular season approaches, this storyline will be closely watched, and fans will be eager to see how Rivers performs in what could be his last chance to make an impact in the NFL.
The Indianapolis Colts have been forced into a bold move, signing veteran quarterback Philip Rivers to their practice squad in an attempt to bolster their depleted lineup. With starter Daniel Jones ruled out due to an Achilles injury and rookie Riley Leonard nursing a knee injury, the Colts are scrambling to find a reliable signal-caller.
Rivers, who last played in 2020 with the Colts, will be the oldest player in the NFL at 44 years old. Despite his advanced age, Rivers is still considered one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in league history, boasting an impressive résumé that includes 63,400 career passing yards and 421 touchdowns.
The signing has sparked intrigue among fans and analysts alike, as it raises questions about what can be expected from a player who hasn't seen action since 2020. While Rivers' workout with the team was deemed "impressive" by one source, there is still concern about his ability to withstand the physical demands of an NFL season.
Colts coach Shane Steichen has expressed confidence in Rivers' abilities, citing their long history together as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Chargers. However, even with this familiarity, it's unclear whether Rivers can help the Colts overcome their current struggles.
The team is currently ranked 8th in the AFC standings, just one spot away from playoff contention. However, they have lost three games in a row and four out of five, making it increasingly difficult to secure a postseason berth. With a challenging schedule ahead, including road games against the Seahawks and Texans, as well as home matchups with the 49ers and Jaguars, the Colts' chances of making the playoffs are now considered slim at just 32%.
While Rivers' participation is seen as more of a morale booster than a guarantee of success, his presence does offer a glimmer of hope for a team that has been struggling to find consistency. As the final stretch of the regular season approaches, this storyline will be closely watched, and fans will be eager to see how Rivers performs in what could be his last chance to make an impact in the NFL.
... I mean, I know he's good and all, but won't he just get tired or something? 
And what's with the Colts' team having a lot of injuries? Like, can't they just play some young players for once? 
I'm trying to watch this game on TV, but I don't even know who Daniel Jones is... Is that like Philip Rivers' son or something? 
I'm low-key hyped about Philip Rivers joining the Colts! Like, who else is gonna take a shot on a legendary QB at 44? 
He's still got it in him, you know? The guy's like a fine wine, gets better with age... or something 
. It's all about confidence and chemistry now, and Shane Steichen knows what he's doing. Rivers is gonna bring that spark to the team, even if it's just for the last stretch of the season. And who cares if he hasn't played in 5 years? That just means he's been preparing, you feel me? 
what if he just can't do it anymore? 
and what about the schedule ahead? those games against seahawks, texans, 49ers, and jaguars are gonna be tough 
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. Still, I guess it's better than nothing... or as the saying goes, "a quarterback is like a fine wine, they only get better with age"... right? 
but at the same time, rivers is still one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time... he's got that magic 
and the colts could really use a spark right now 
so yeah, i'm hyped to see how this plays out 
it's gonna be interesting to see if rivers can bring some veteran savvy to the team and lead them to a few more wins 
Colts might as well just try to sweep rest of season but then they'd have injuries too 
dont really see Rivers being difference maker at this point, team needs a solid foundation not just a veteran QB 