Philip Rivers is currently on the Colts’ practice squad after coming out of retirement, and the team has not yet officially named him the starter.
Current status
Philip Rivers, 44, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad as an emergency option after season-ending and other significant injuries to their top quarterbacks. Reports indicate the Colts are evaluating Rivers in practice this week to see how quickly he can get into playing shape and the system before deciding his role.
Likelihood of starting
Coaches and team sources describe the quarterback situation as “fluid,” with Rivers under serious consideration to start if he looks good in practice and if Riley Leonard’s knee limits him. As of the latest updates, the Colts have intentionally delayed naming a starter for the upcoming game, so it is not guaranteed that Rivers will start, only that he is a real candidate.