Colts Eye 44-Year-Old Philip Rivers as Backup Option Amid Injury to Daniel Jones

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The Indianapolis Colts are considering a surprise move to bring in veteran quarterback Philip Rivers as a potential backup option following the season-ending injury to Daniel Jones. Rivers, 44, retired in July but has been linked to the Colts after the team's current starting quarterback, Riley Leonard, took over. According to reports, the Colts plan to have Rivers work out with the team before deciding on adding him to the roster. The move comes after Jones suffered an Achilles injury, ending his season. The Colts are searching for a reliable backup option, and Rivers' experience could be a valuable asset. However, questions remain about his fitness and whether he can still perform at a high level. Rivers revealed in a recent interview that he had kept his options open, even after announcing his retirement. He said multiple teams had checked in on his availability, including the New Orleans Saints in 2021 and the San Francisco 49ers in 2022. Rivers had stayed ready by throwing passes in his backyard and working out in case he was needed. Despite his impressive career, which included 17 seasons and eight Pro Bowl appearances, Rivers has not played in the NFL since 2021. He retires with a 134-106 record, ranking sixth all-time in passing yards (63,440) and touchdown passes (421). The Colts will need to assess Rivers' fitness before deciding on adding him to their roster.