Stampede Blue
The Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has signed recently unretired longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster.
It was an expected move that paves the way for the 44-year-old quarterback (and freshly turned grandpa), who was surprisingly re-signed by the Colts earlier this week after not playing football for going on five years, to start this Sunday on the road against the Seattle Seahawks—and their stingy defense.
It also means that Rivers, who was named one of 26 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, will see his eligibility postponed to 2031 at the earliest.
Something that Rivers doesn’t seem to mind at all, when asked this past week.
As such, it’s shaping up to be Rivers starting with rookie Riley Leonard, who’s healthy following a knee injury suffered during last weekend’s loss, as the QB2 and recently promoted Brett Rypien as QB3.
Otherwise, the Colts announced that starting veteran right tackle Braden Smith (concussion/neck) will be placed on injured reserve, which means he’ll miss the remainder of the 2025 regular season. In his absence, rookie offensive tackle Jalen Travis is projected to start, who filled in for him last weekend.
The Colts also elevated wide receiver Coleman Owen and veteran defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the active roster from their practice squad for this Sunday’s road game at Seattle. Backup wideout (and special teams returnman) Anthony Gould (“foot”) has been ruled out, so Owen is likely his roster replacement for this week.
Meanwhile, DeForest Buckner (neck) isn’t quite ready to return, so Wormley provides veteran interior depth.
Lastly, backup rotational defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (ankle), who provides versatility, has seen his ‘questionable’ injury designation removed from the team’s injury report and should be ready to roll tomorrow.
