"With starter Daniel Jones out for the season because of a torn right Achilles and backup Riley Leonard dealing with a knee injury, the Colts turned to Rivers as an emergency solution. Indianapolis brought in Rivers, who last played in the NFL in 2020 with the Colts, for a workout Monday night, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday."
"Rivers is currently a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Per the Hall of Fame, Rivers signing to the Colts' practice squad has no effect on his eligibility. However, if he signs to the Colts' active roster his eligibility clock would reset, whether or not he takes a snap in a game, and he wouldn't be eligible again until 2031."
Philip Rivers has not played in the NFL since 2020 and is signing to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. Indianapolis faces injuries at quarterback: starter Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn right Achilles, and backup Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee injury. The Colts brought Rivers in for a workout Monday night, during which he threw well. Rivers last played for the Colts in 2020. Rivers is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Signing to the practice squad does not affect his Hall of Fame eligibility, but signing to the active roster would reset his eligibility clock until 2031.
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