Colts sign quarterback Philip Rivers to practice squad

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers to the practice squad.

Rivers has not played in the NFL since the 2020 COVID season where he led the Colts to their last playoff appearance. The signing reunites Rivers with Colts head coach Shane Steichen, who was Rivers’ quarterback coach during his time with the Chargers.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts will see how Rivers feels during Wednesday and Thursday’s practices before determining how soon he will play.

Indy brought Rivers in Monday afternoon for a workout after starting quarterback Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending Achilles tear in the loss at Jacksonville Sunday.

Rookie Riley Leonard played three quarters in relief of Jones but arrived to the Colts facility Monday with a knee injury. Steichen is hopeful Leonard will be healthy for Sunday’s matchup in Seattle but was noncommittal on his overall status during his Monday press availability.

Also in the Colts quarterback room is Anthony Richardson, who hasn’t played all season. Richardson is still on injured reserve after fracturing his orbital lobe around his eye during a pregame warmup earlier in the season. Steichen said Monday that Richardson is “not ready” to start team activities during pra...