"INDIANAPOLIS -- Philip Rivers was watching the Indianapolis Colts' loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and witnessed quarterback Daniel Jones' devastating Achilles injury. "I saw the injury live," said Rivers, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection who rejoined the Colts this week, five years after his retirement. The move reunites him with close friend Shane Steichen, the Colts' head coach. "I feel terrible for Daniel ... And I have to admit, I thought, 'Well, I wonder if Shane will call.'""
"Steichen did, in fact, call hours later. And he got a receptive response from Rivers, one of the most decorated passers in NFL history. After mulling the idea over with his wife and family and seeking the counsel of some trusted associates, Rivers called the Colts on Tuesday morning with a final decision. "I said, 'What do you think', Steichen said Wednesday. "He said, 'Dadgummit, let's freaking go.""
Philip Rivers watched Daniel Jones suffer a devastating Achilles injury during the Colts' loss to the Jaguars and expressed sympathy while wondering whether Shane Steichen would call. Steichen contacted Rivers hours later and Rivers, after consulting his wife, family and trusted associates, agreed to rejoin the Colts this week, five years after his retirement. Rivers reunites with close friend and Colts head coach Shane Steichen and is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the NFL's most decorated passers. The Colts placed Jones on injured reserve and continue to manage backup Riley Leonard's right knee issue; Leonard plans to practice Wednesday but Rivers remains a possible starter on Sunday if he proves ready.
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