Fans of Philip Rivers‘ comeback story will have at least one more chance to observe it. The Colts’ Week 16 loss has all but buried them in the playoff race, but Shane Steichen will not turn to one of his younger passers for Week 17. Rivers will start against the Jaguars on Sunday, the third-year HC said (via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler). Sixth-round rookie Riley Leonard is a healthy … [Read more...] about Colts To Start Philip Rivers In Week 17
Vikings Claim QB Brett Rypien
With injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy set to miss Week 17, the Vikings are welcoming Brett Rypien back to the organization. They claimed Rypien off waivers from the Colts on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports. Rypien will quickly land on his feet just one day after the Colts waived him. The 29-year-old spent two-plus months with the Colts, but he didn’t see any game … [Read more...] about Vikings Claim QB Brett Rypien
Updated 2026 NFL Draft Order
Several dominoes have fallen so far in Week 16 with respect to the NFL’s playoff picture. The Cowboys have been eliminated while the Patriots, Seahawks, Bears, Eagles and 49ers have locked in a postseason berth. The final two weeks of the campaign will determine the remaining playoff spots, but they will also sort out the top of the draft order. Six teams remain within striking … [Read more...] about Updated 2026 NFL Draft Order
NFL Minor Transactions: 12/22/25
Today’s minor moves: Green Bay Packers Activated from reserve/PUP: DL Collin Oliver Indianapolis Colts Promoted: WR Coleman Owen, G Josh Sills San Francisco 49ers Promoted: CB Eli Apple, LB Eric Kendricks Seattle Seahawks Signed from practice squad: S D’Anthony Bell Collin Oliver may finally make his NFL debut at some point over the final two weeks of the season. The … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 12/22/25
Colts To Activate DT DeForest Buckner
A neck injury forced Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to IR on Nov. 7. After a five-game absence, Buckner will return Monday against the 49ers, head coach Shane Steichen announced (via Adam Schefter of ESPN). The Colts were 7-2 and vying for the No. 1 seed in the AFC when Buckner went down. Major injuries to Buckner, quarterback Daniel Jones, and cornerbacks Sauce … [Read more...] about Colts To Activate DT DeForest Buckner