"Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen was still processing the devastating loss of starting quarterback Daniel Jones when he was blindsided by another QB injury. Monday morning -- in the aftermath of a consequential loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars in which Jones sustained a torn right Achilles tendon -- backup signal-caller Riley Leonard reported to work with a sore right knee from the previous day's game. Now, Leonard's status was in question."
""He came in with the knee [injury] this morning, so we're working through that right now," Steichen said, admitting he didn't have many answers to follow-up questions about Leonard. What Steichen didn't say is that he already had set in motion a possible move that would stun the NFL. Long-retired quarterback Philip Rivers, a close friend of Steichen and one of the most productive quarterbacks in league history, was in talks with the Colts about joining the roster as an emergency option."
On Dec. 10, 2025, Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen faced multiple quarterback setbacks following a loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Starting quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during the game. Backup Riley Leonard reported to work the next morning with a sore right knee, putting his availability in question. Steichen told reporters he did not have many answers about Leonard's condition. Steichen simultaneously pursued an emergency roster option by engaging in talks with long-retired quarterback Philip Rivers. Rivers, a close friend of Steichen and one of the NFL's most productive quarterbacks, was being considered to join the Colts.
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