Colts Although QB Philip Rivers came out of retirement for the end of the 2025 season, he shut down any chance of that happening again next year. Rivers plans to get back to coaching his son’s high school team, and said everything lined up perfectly with the Colts to get him out of retirement this time. “I’ve got a son that will be a senior,” Rivers said, via the Up & … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Cam Ward, Colts, Texans, Titans
AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Anthony Richardson, Colts, Titans
Philip Rivers Colts QB Philip Rivers dismissed any possible idea that he could return for the 2026 season. “There’s no chance,” Rivers said, via PFT. “It was a place I’d been, a team I was familiar with, the offense was exactly the same, a coach I knew, it was all those things, our football season was over, all those things made it the perfect storm.” Rivers insisted that he … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Philip Rivers, Anthony Richardson, Colts, Titans
If Colts Regime Returns In 2026, Plan Is To Extend QB Daniel Jones
Per ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the current Colts’ regime plans to re-sign QB Daniel Jones in the spring and hope for a quick recovery with the belief he can be their long-term quarterback. Holder questioned whether Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon has endorsed that plan, which would probably suggest GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen will return in 2026 if she did. Jones is … [Read more...] about If Colts Regime Returns In 2026, Plan Is To Extend QB Daniel Jones
AFC Notes: Trevor Lawrence, Joe Mixon, Riley Leonard, Colts, Jaguars, Texans
Colts The Colts will start QB Riley Leonard in Week 18’s season finale. Veteran QB Philip Rivers said he’s had his eye on Leonard and thinks he’ll have a long career in the NFL. “Riley is a pro,” Rivers said, via ProFootballTalk. “Riley is going to work at it hard, and obviously I don’t want to put a ceiling on anything that he can do, and certainly will always continue to … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Trevor Lawrence, Joe Mixon, Riley Leonard, Colts, Jaguars, Texans
Colts Name QB Riley Leonard Starter For Week 18
Per Ian Rapoport, the Colts have named QB Riley Leonard their starter for Week 18, with veteran QB Philip Rivers stepping aside as the team is officially out of playoff contention. Indianapolis will have plenty to decide on at the position going forward, with Rivers likely to retire once again and Daniel Jones set to become a free agent. There are also questions about former … [Read more...] about Colts Name QB Riley Leonard Starter For Week 18