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Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers, 44, will reportedly visit and workout with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday (December 9), NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Monday (December 8) night.
Rivers' reported workout comes in the wake of Daniel Jones' season-ending injury, with backup Anthony Richardson Sr. on injured reserve, and rookie Riley Leonard, who took over in Jones' absence during Sunday's (December 7) loss to the AFC South Division rival Jacksonville Jaguars, set to start in next Sunday's (December 14) game against the Seattle Seahawks.
"The #Colts are planning to bring potential Hall of Fame QB Philip Rivers into their facility Tuesday to work out to see if he may join their practice squad, per me & @MikeGarafolo. This is real. Daniel Jones’ season is over, Riley Leonard will start, but Rivers may be an option," Rapoport wrote on his X account.
Rivers spent his final NFL season with the Colts in 2020 after 16 with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. The former N.C. State standout is the Chargers' all-time leader in passing yards (59,271), passing touchdowns (397) and quarterback wins (123).
Jones suffered the injury on a non-contact play while dropping back to pass late in the first quarter of Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, appearing to lose his footing while throwing the football. The veteran quarterback fell to the wet turf and was seen growing his right lower leg, showing visible frustration by slamming his helmet multiple times before being helped to his feet and walked off the field.
Jones was already dealing with a fibula fracture -- believed to be a hairline fracture -- that he played through during the last two games, which limited his mobility in consecutive losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. Jones was in the middle of a career renaissance during his lone season with the Colts, having led Indianapolis to an 8-5 record in 13 starts while throwing for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 261 of 384 passing.