"Philip Rivers had been on the Indianapolis Colts' roster for less than 24 hours, but he was already taking centerstage, capturing the full attention of his teammates. Wednesday morning, when the Colts reconvened as a full unit to begin the week's game prep, coach Shane Steichen gave Rivers the floor in a team meeting. Rivers, who shocked the NFL this week with his decision to come out of retirement to help quarterback the Colts after five years away from the NFL, capably took full advantage of the moment."
"Even with his brief remarks, Rivers brought a needed jolt to a team that has experienced a series of destabilizing setbacks. "He said, 'You know what? I think for most people you always know what this game comes to, and at some point, I thought it'd be over,'" "'So, it's pretty cool to be back. And I don't take this for granted at all.'" "'You just know that he's going to give everything he has.'""
"After starting quarterback Daniel Jones sustained a torn right Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Colts' postgame locker room scene was that of a team in mourning. The silence was deafening, with players coming to terms with their recent three-game losing streak, their dwindling playoff hopes and the season-ending loss of a beloved teammate."
Philip Rivers ended a five-year retirement to sign with the Indianapolis Colts and immediately assumed a leadership role. He addressed teammates in a full-team meeting after joining the roster, bringing energy and reassurance. Rivers' arrival followed Daniel Jones suffering a torn right Achilles in the loss to Jacksonville, a season-ending injury that left the locker room stunned. The Colts have endured destabilizing setbacks, including a three-game losing streak and fading playoff hopes. Teammates reacted emotionally but expressed confidence in Rivers' commitment and preparedness to give everything as he prepares to quarterback the team.
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