Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer says the Indianapolis Colts are in uncharted territory at quarterback: 'This feels pretty unprecedented.'

The well-traveled backup quarterback has been on the Indianapolis Colts practice squad since mid-October 2025.

The Indianapolis Colts are signing 44-year-old Phillip Rivers to the practice squad. After the news broke, we took a look at five things you need to know about this signing and why it's happening. But now, let's take a look at how the NFL world is reacting to the news.

Seventeen-year NFL veteran signed to practice squad deal after leading son Gunner, Cardinals to Alabama Class 4A semifinals.

The Indianapolis Colts had Super Bowl dreams before Daniel Jones' breakout season came to an end because of a torn Achilles.

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Anthony Richardson is currently injured. He's been on the Colts' injured reserve since October, when he sustained an orbital fracture due to what was called a "freak pregame incident," per ESPN.

Philip Rivers, who last played in the NFL in 2020, reportedly joined the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday with the possibility that he might play on Sunday.