Colts Bring Back Philip Rivers Amid QB Injuries

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly bringing back veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who last played for the team in 2020, as they face a critical injury crisis at the quarterback position. According to The Guardian US, Rivers, now 44, has been coaching high school football since his retirement but is expected to work out for the Colts soon.

The team's current situation worsened after starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in a recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Backup quarterback Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee injury, leaving the Colts with limited options.

With Anthony Richardson on injured reserve due to a fractured orbital bone, the Colts are relying on Rivers for stability as they aim to maintain their playoff hopes, despite a tough remaining schedule that includes matchups against the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

CBS Sports emphasizes that Rivers could provide the team with a better chance at postseason success, given his experience and previous performance with the Colts, where he led them to an 11-5 record and a playoff appearance in 2020.