Overview
- Indianapolis moved Rivers from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday, making him eligible to play Sunday in Seattle.
- Multiple outlets, including NFL Network and ESPN, report he will start in Week 15, though the Colts have not formally named a starter.
- The decision follows Daniel Jones’ season-ending torn Achilles, with Anthony Richardson on injured reserve and Riley Leonard dealing with a knee issue.
- By joining the active roster, Rivers pauses his Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility, which will restart five years from his next final game.
- Rivers has not appeared in a game since January 2021; after drawing praise in practice from coach Shane Steichen, oddsmakers moved the line to make Seattle roughly a two-touchdown favorite.