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By Tyler Erzberger
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Philip Rivers had his introductory press conference today for the Indianapolis Colts, and there is only one question on everyone’s minds in the NFL at this moment:
Will he be starting on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks?
While Rivers joked about how he might have gained weight since leaving the field in Buffalo following a loss in the playoffs with the Colts before retiring in 2021, the feel-good story of the year became more real as the chances of him starting are becoming clearer.
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After starting quarterback Daniel Jones went down with a non-contact season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon, the search for the player to possibly save the Indianapolis Colts’ season was on. Former first-round pick Anthony Richardson is still on injured reserve following a freak orbital injury from October, and backup Riley Leonard is dealing with knee issues.
With nowhere left to turn, the Colts called up their former veteran quarterback to see if he could possibly come in to talk with the top brass. One flight later, Rivers seems poised to take over the starting position for the 8-5 Colts as they battle for a playoff spot in the AFC.
When asked if he has made a decision on who will start on Sunday, head coach Shane Steichen played coy by saying “we’ll see” who he slots in under center.
If 40-year-old Rivers plays on Sunday, he will become the first active grandfather to play quarterback in the NFL. He currently sits seventh all-time in passing leaders with 63,440 yards. Behind him is current MVP favorite Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams, who has 63,163 yards.
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