Overview
- Indianapolis formally added Rivers to the 53-man roster for the Seattle trip, and multiple outlets report he will start, though the team has not announced a starter.
- Rivers last played in January 2021 and returned after a workout and first-team reps this week, with Steichen citing his command and throwing in practice.
- The move follows a quarterback crunch for the 8-5 Colts with Daniel Jones out for the season with a torn Achilles, Anthony Richardson on injured reserve, and Riley Leonard managing a knee issue.
- Rivers’ activation resets his Pro Football Hall of Fame clock, making him ineligible for the 2026 class and pushing his next eligibility to 2031.
- If he opens at Seattle, Rivers would be one of the oldest starting quarterbacks and his appearance would come after the longest layoff by a 40-plus starter, against a defense ranked near the top of the league.