Philip Rivers 'excited' but Colts' QB situation still fluid - ESPN

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.»

And with that vintage Rivers-like answer, the next chapter of Rivers' storied career began. The Colts are dealing with injuries to Jones, who was placed on injured reserve this week, and his backup, Riley Leonard, who has a right knee issue.

That sparked the idea of calling Rivers to begin with. But even with Leonard's improving health — he plans to practice Wednesday and said he feels good — the Colts are seriously considering playing Rivers on Sunday if he shows himself worthy in this week's practices.

«We'll see how the week goes,» Steichen said. «We'll get to the end of the week and make that decision.» Asked to clarify further and whether Rivers could play even if Leonard is healthy on Sunday, Steichen was adamant.

«It depends on how he feels, too,» he said of Rivers.

Whatever happens, Rivers has already brought something to the