Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old retired quarterback, is reportedly joining the practice squad of the injury-ravaged Indianapolis Colts, who are trying to sustain their fading NFL playoff hopes.He will reportedly join the Colts for practices ahead of Sunday's game at Seattle.

The Seahawks' defense is vastly different than it was under Pete Carroll, but Rivers was 3-1 against Seattle in his career. In those four games, Rivers completed 54.8% of his passes for 1,148 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions.

The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly signed quarterback Phillip Rivers to the practice squad. The team is currently dealing with several injuries at the quarterback position, while the Colts cling to their playoff hopes.

The Colts coach from 2018-22, Reich just wrapped up his lone season as Stanford’s interim coach.

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The Indianapolis Colts are signing 44-year-old Phillip Rivers to the practice squad. After the news broke, we took a look at five things you need to know about this signing and why it's happening. But now, let's take a look at how the NFL world is reacting to the news.

The well-traveled backup quarterback has been on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad since mid-October 2025.

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